Bolus Wizard and carb counting: The Bolus Wizard feature produces calculations for estimated bolus - amount based on individual setting, the BG values and carbs entered by the patient. The pump has three different bolus patterns – deliveries, depending on the insulin needs at the time. There are also different ways to deliver a bolus. This ensures greater control and helps reduce HbA1c levels².

CSII can be adjusted to adapt the insulin delivery levels to the changing insulin needs - throughout her pregnancy.

Obtaining and maintaining good glycaemic control can be a challenge during pregnancy. Hormonal and physiological changes need to be taken into consideration. Clear updates are a real benefit.

A sensor-augmented pump (SAP) combines the use of an insulin pump with a continuous glucose sensor (CGM technology) that transmits glucose readings to the pump where she can review the readings that are updated every 5mins.

Use of CGM provides additional advantage by enabling this patient to continuously monitor her glucose level and take a more informed decision to adjust her insulin delivery³. This ensures that the patient avoids hyperglycaemic excursions during pregnancy - which can have a dramatic effect for the foetus⁴.

The SAP therapy provides the opportunity for this patient to have better control of her diabetes during pregnancy, as she can see how food, insulin, exercise and other daily activities affect her glucose level – potentially improving overall glucose management. She can also set alarms to pre warn her of any blood glucose excursions.

As the pregnancy progress’s there is a large increases in the insulin requirements, using the combination of the sensor values, the bolus calculator and variable basal profiles she will have the tools to control her blood glucose  within the  recommended levels required during pregnancy.