Insulin dosing is easier, safer and more precise than ever
Introducing the patented Bolus Wizard calculator, a powerful feature of the MiniMed Paradigm® Brand of Insulin Pumps. Now, you don't have to manually calculate boluses. Using your pre-set information, the Bolus Wizard calculator will do the math for you – making it easier than ever to estimate an accurate dose for good control.
The most personalization for more effective therapy
The Bolus Wizard calculator is the only dose calculator available that lets you set different blood glucose targets throughout the day. This unique personalization helps ensure that bolus estimates are more closely matched to your needs – which can help you achieve even better blood glucose control.
Simply customize the calculator with your personal information with up to 8 different settings per day for:
- Blood glucose targets
- Carbohydrate ratios
- Insulin-sensitivity factors
Our better approach means better results for you
The Bolus Wizard calculator:
Reduces math errors. No need to calculate complex corrections and carbohydrate ratios. The Bolus Wizard calculator can do the math for you.
Decreases the number of correction boluses required. Using a bolus estimator has been shown to reduce the need for post-meal correction boluses.1 This means the Bolus Wizard calculator can help you more easily and accurately match insulin delivery to your body's needs throughout the day.
Reduces the risk of bolus dosing errors. With the OneTouch® UltraLink™ Meter wireless transmission of results to Bolus Wizard calculator eliminates data entry mistakes and reduces the risk of bolus dosing errors.
Keeping track of active insulin helps prevent hypoglycemia
One of the most common bolusing errors is to overcorrect for a post-meal rise in your blood glucose. Over-correction may occur when the amount of insulin still active in your body is not properly taken into consideration. When your blood glucose is above target, the Bolus Wizard calculator automatically takes into account the amount of active insulin still in your body. This is designed to help you avoid hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) resulting from too much insulin.
Note: The Bolus Wizard calculator can now customize insulin action curves between 2 and 8 hours in 1-hour increments. The default setting for these curves is 6 hours, which most closely represents published scientific data.
Dosing As Easy As 1-2-3
1) Test your blood glucose with the OneTouch® UltraLink™ Meter, and the result is wirelessly sent to the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump.
- If you are using another monitor, you must manually enter the result.
2) Enter the number of carbohydrates for your meal in grams or exchanges.
- If you are not eating and only want a correction bolus to lower high blood glucose, skip this step.
3) The Bolus Wizard calculator suggests an estimated insulin dose.
- You can accept or adjust the suggested amount and start delivery.
- To help you review the estimated dose, the Bolus Wizard calculator displays the most comprehensive list of estimate details available.
The Bolus Wizard calculator is just one of the many innovative features available on the MiniMed Paradigm Brand of Insulin Pumps. For more information, call 1-866-948-6633 (toll-free) ext. 4776, to speak with an Insulin Pump Therapy Consultant, or get started now.
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