What is a dual wave bolus?

The dual-wave bolus (DWB) is a tool implemented in contemporary insulin pumps that delivers a combination of an instant insulin bolus followed by a square bolus (SB) infused over several hours.

When should I use extended bolus?

When should I use an Extended/Square Wave Bolus? An Extended Bolus may be helpful for snacks/meals that contain low amounts of carbohydrate, with moderate to high amounts of protein and/or fat, such as steak and a salad alone.

How does an extended bolus work?

By using an extended bolus, you can enter the total amount of carbohydrates you plan to eat, and have the option to choose to only take a certain percentage of your insulin up front and have the rest delivered over an extended period of time. This allows you to better match your insulin dose to your food intake.

Does pasta raise insulin?

Cook it al dente Overcooked pasta has a higher glycemic index, meaning that it can raise your blood glucose higher than if you cooked it al dente (which literally means “to the tooth”).

How do you use a dual wave bolus?

To set up a Dual Wave bolus, you must first turn on the dual/square bolus option.

1. Make sure the Dual/ Square Wave option is on.
2. Select On, then press ACT.
3. Calculate your food and/or correction bolus amount.
4. Go to the BOLUS TYPE screen.
5. Select Dual Wave Bolus, then press ACT.

What is dual wave?

A Dual Wave Bolus delivers a combination of an immediate Normal bolus followed by a Square Wave bolus. You might use a Dual Wave bolus when you eat meals that are high in both carbs and fat which may delay digestion, or when your meal bolus is combined with a correction bolus for a high BG.

What does extended bolus mean?

The t:slim X2 Insulin Pump’s extended bolus feature allows the user to take an amount or dose of bolus insulin over a longer duration of time. However, with an extended bolus, pump users can take some insulin up front and then have the rest administered at a consistent rate over whatever time period they choose.

How do you use tandem extended bolus?

Deliver an extended bolus

1. From the Home screen, tap BOLUS.
2. Tap 0 grams (or 0 units).
3. Using the on-screen keypad enter grams of carb (or units of insulin). Tap DONE.
4. If desired, tap Add BG and using the on-screen keypad enter a glucose value. Tap DONE.
5. Tap NEXT to confirm the units of insulin to be delivered.

How long before eating should I bolus?

According to a study from 2010, “A bolus of rapid-acting insulin 20 min prior to a meal results in significantly better postprandial glucose control than when the meal insulin bolus is given just prior to the meal or 20 min after meal initiation.”

Is pasta bad for type 2 diabetes?

Yes, you can eat pasta if you have diabetes. Pasta is a source of carbohydrate with 1/3 cup cooked pasta containing 15 grams of carbohydrate (1 carb choice).

How do you square a bolus wave?

Setting Your Square Wave Bolus

1. Make sure the Dual/ Square Wave option is on.
2. Select On, then press ACT.
3. Calculate your food and/or correction bolus amount.
4. Go to the BOLUS TYPE screen.
5. Select Square Wave Bolus, then press ACT.
6. Enter the desired amount for the Square Wave bolus units, then press ACT.

Which is better dual wave or square wave bolus?

The Dual Wave Bolus simply combines a Square Wave Bolus with a Normal bolus and delivers them at the same time. The Variable Boluses can be helpful in the following situations, whether using regular insulin or the newer rapid acting insulin analogs, when they become available for pump use.

What is the bolus Wizard calculator on Medtronic paradigm?

The Bolus Wizard Calculator is a feature on the Medtronic Paradigm REAL Time insulin pump. Other pumps have a similar feature as well as may include a food diary This tool can assist the pump user in calculating insulin doses for mealtimes or correcting high blood sugar values.

Can a bolus Wizard still be used on a pump?

A. Yes, though you may not have used the Bolus Wizard to program a dose and used the express bolus instead, the Wizard will still factor in the Active Insulin (if any is left) the next time you use it. Q. I am nervous about using the Bolus Wizard feature of my pump. What can you tell me to reassure me that it is safe? A. The Bolus Wizard is a tool.

How does the pump work on Medtronic bolus pump?

The BOLUS DELIVERY screen appears with an open circle indicating that your pump is in Special mode. The pump beeps/vibrates at the start of the bolus. During bolus delivery, the pump will return to the HOME screen. The pump beeps/vibrates at the end of the bolus and the open circle disappears.