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Changing Your Bolus Wizard Settings

Important

Work with your healthcare provider to establish your personal settings, which includes your carb ratio, insulin sensitivity, blood glucose (BG) target, and active insulin time.

Once these settings are entered, you only need your current BG and carb value (for a meal bolus) for the Bolus Wizard feature to calculate your bolus amount.

Note

If you do not enter all the required settings, the MISSING INFO screen appears, listing any missing information. You must program all settings before you can use the Bolus Wizard feature. After you enter all your settings, review them for accuracy.

Turning on the Bolus Wizard Feature

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

  1. Go to the EDIT SETTINGS screen.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. The EDIT SETTINGS screen appears with Wizard: OFF selected. Press ACT.

  3. The WIZARD ON/OFF screen appears. Select ON, then press ACT.

  4. The EDIT SETTINGS screen appears, showing that the wizard is now turned on.

Selecting the Carb Units

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

Did You Know

The Carb Unit setting tells your insulin pump whether to count your carbohydrate units as grams or exchanges. Your insulin pump uses this information when it calculates a bolus.

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select Carb Units, then press ACT.

  3. The CARB UNITS screen appears. Select Grams or Exchanges, then press ACT.

  4. The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the carb units you selected.

Setting the Carb/Exch Ratios

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712


Did You Know

Because your carb ratios (or exchange ratios) may vary throughout the day, you can set up to 8 different ratios by using the Carb/Exch Ratio setting. If your first carb/exchange ratio spans less than 24 hours, a second carb/exch ratio screen appears.


Note

When you first begin using the Bolus Wizard feature, your healthcare provider may instruct you to enter only 1 or 2 different carb (or exchange) ratios.


  Allowed Range Default Setting Increments (Grams/Unit) Increments (Unit/Exchange)
523/723 (Revel) 1-200 grams/unit or 0.075-15 units/exchange 15 grams/unit or 1 unit/exchange 0.1 g/u (for ratios up to 10 g/u) ;
1.0 g/u (for ratios greater than 10 g/u)		 0.001 u/exch for 0.075-0.099 u/exch;
0.01 u/exch for 0.10-9.99 u/exch;
0.1 u/exch for 10.0-15.0 u/exch
522/722 3-150 grams/unit or 0.1-5.0 units/exchange 15 grams/unit or 1 unit/exchange 1.0 g/u 0.1 u/exchange
515/715 3-150 grams/unit or 0.1-5.0 units/exchange 15 grams/unit or 1 unit/exchange 1.0 g/u 0.1 u/exchange
512/712 3-75 grams/unit or 0.2-5.0 units/exchange 15 grams/unit or 1 unit/exchange 1.0 g/u 0.1 u/exchange

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select Carb Ratios, then press ACT.

    • If you use grams as your carb units: Carb ratio is the number of carb grams that are covered by one (1.0) unit of insulin.

    • If you use exchanges as your carb units: Carb ratio is the number of insulin units that are needed to cover one (1.0) carb exchange.

  3. The SET CARB RATIO 1 (if you are using grams) or SET EXCH RATIO 1 (if using exchanges) screen appears. The default ratio flashes on the screen.

  4. Set your first ratio, then press ACT. Carb ratio values are normally between 5-50 grams/u or 0.3-3.0 u/exch.

    If your ratio value is outside the range, a warning message will appear on the screen. This message warns that the entered carb ratio is valid but outside the usual range. Press ESC to correct or ACT to continue.

    The start time for your first ratio is midnight and cannot be changed.

  5. The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first Carb Ratio or Exchange Ratio is now set. If you do not need a second ratio, press ESC and skip to the next section. If you need to set up another ratio, follow steps 6 through 9.

  6. In the SET START TIME 2 screen, enter the time of the day you want this ratio to become active.

  7. Press ACT. The SET CARB RATIO 2 screen (if using grams) or SET EXCH RATIO 2 screen (if using exchanges) appears.

  8. The default ratio flashes. Select your ratio.

  9. Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second carb or exchange ratio is now set.

  10. If you do not need to set up any more ratios, press ESC. If you need to set up more ratios, repeat steps 6 through 9 above for each ratio.

Setting the BG Units

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

Did You Know

Depending on where you live, blood glucose (BG) is measured in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) or mmol/L (millimols per liter). In the United States, mg/dL is the standard.

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select BG Units, then press ACT.

  3. The BLOOD GLUCOSE UNITS screen displays. Select mmol/L or mg/dL, then press ACT.

  4. The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the BG units you selected.

Setting the Insulin Sensitivity

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

Did You Know

Your insulin sensitivity is the amount that your blood glucose (BG) level is reduced by one unit of insulin. This value is used to calculate a suggested insulin dose to correct a high BG. Because this sensitivity may vary throughout the day, your insulin pump lets you set up to 8 sensitivity settings.

Note

When you first begin using the Bolus Wizard feature, your healthcare provider may instruct you to enter only 1 or 2 different insulin sensitivities.

  Allowed Range Default Setting Increments
523/723 (Revel) 10-400 mg/dL/u (0.5-22.2 mmol/L/u) 50 mg/dL/u (2.8 mmol/L/u) 1 mg/dL/u or 0.1 mmol/L/u
522/722 10-400 mg/dL/u (0.5-22.2 mmol/L/u) 50 mg/dL/u (2.8 mmol/L/u) 1 mg/dL/u or 0.1 mmol/L/u
515/715 10-400 mg/dL/u (0.5-22.2 mmol/L/u) 50 mg/dL/u (2.8 mmol/L/u) 1 mg/dL/u or 0.1 mmol/L/u
512/712 10-250 mg/dL (0.5-13.9 mmol/L) 50 mg/dL/u (2.8 mmol/L/u) 1 mg/dL or 0.1 mmol/L/u

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select Sensitivity, then press ACT.

  3. The INS SENSITIVITY 1 screen appears. The default sensitivity value flashes on the screen.

  4. Set the value for your first insulin sensitivity setting, then press ACT.
    The start time for your first insulin sensitivity is midnight and cannot be changed.

    Important

    Insulin sensitivity values are normally between 20 mg/dL/u to 100 mg/dL/u (1.1 mmol/L/u to 5.6 mmol/L/u). If your value is outside this range, a warning message will appear on the screen.

  5. The SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first insulin sensitivity is now set. If you do not need a second insulin sensitivity, press ESC. If you need to set up another insulin sensitivity, follow steps 6 through 9.

  6. In the SET START TIME 2 screen enter the time of the day you want this insulin sensitivity to become active.

  7. Press ACT. The INS SENSITIVITY 2 screen appears.

  8. The default sensitivity value flashes. Select the value for this insulin sensitivity.

  9. Press ACT. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second insulin sensitivity is now set.

  10. If you do not need to set up any more insulin sensitivities, press ESC. If you need to set up more insulin sensitivities, repeat steps 6 through 9 above for each insulin sensitivity.

Setting the BG Targets

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

Did You Know

When you set your BG Target, your blood glucose will be corrected to those high and low target values. The Bolus Wizard feature uses your targets to calculate correction bolus amounts. Because these targets may vary throughout the day, your insulin pump allows you to set up to 8 BG targets each day.

  Allowed Range Default Setting Increments
523/723 (Revel) 60-250 mg/dL (3.3-13.9 mmol/L) 100-100 mg/dL (5.6-5.6 mmol/L) 1 mg/dL or 0.1 mmol/L
522/722 60-250 mg/dL (3.3-13.9 mmol/L) 100-100 mg/dL (5.6-5.6 mmol/L) 1 mg/dL or 0.1 mmol/L
515/715 60-250 mg/dL (3.3-13.9 mmol/L) 100-100 mg/dL (5.6-5.6 mmol/L) 1 mg/dL or 0.1 mmol/L
512/712 80-160 mg/dL (4.4-8.9 mmol/L) 100-100 mg/dL (5.6-5.6 mmol/L) 1 mg/dL or 0.1 mmol/L

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select BG Target, then press ACT.

  3. The TARGET RANGE 1 (SET TARGET BG 1 for 512/712 insulin pump models) screen appears. The low end of your BG Target range flashes on the screen.

  4. Set the BG Target, then press ACT.

  5. The high end of your BG Target range flashes on the screen. Enter the BG Target, then press ACT. The start time for your first BG Target is midnight and cannot be changed.

  6. A. If you adjust your BG Targets outside of 90-140 mg/dL (5.0-7.8 mmol/L), the insulin pump screen displays a warning that the values are acceptable but outside normal range. Press ESC to change your BG Target or press ACT to set this range.

    B. If your BG Target is within 90-140 mg/dL (5.0-7.8 mmol/L), the SET START TIME 2 screen appears. The dashes under the screen name flash. The first BG Target range is now set. If you do not need a second BG Target range, press ESC. If you need to set up another BG Target range, follow steps 7 through 11.

  7. In the SET START TIME 2 screen enter the time of the day you want this BG Target range to become active.

  8. Press ACT. The TARGET RANGE 2 (SET TARGET BG 2 for 512/712 insulin pump models) screen appears.

  9. The low end of your BG Target range flashes on the screen. Set the BG Target, then press ACT.

  10. The high end of your BG Target range flashes on the screen. Enter the BG Target, then press ACT.

  11. The SET START TIME 3 screen appears. The second BG Target range is now set.

  12. If you do not need to set up any more BG Target ranges, press ESC. If you need to set up more BG Target ranges, repeat steps 7 through 11 above for each one.

Setting the Active Insulin Time

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715

Did You Know

Active insulin is the bolus insulin that has already been delivered to your body, but has not yet been used. The pump considers your active insulin setting in determining any active insulin still in your body from your prior boluses.

Important

Your healthcare provider should determine the active insulin time that is best for you.

  Allowed Range Default Setting Increments
523/723 (Revel) 2-8 hours 6 hours 1 hour
522/722 2-8 hours 6 hours 1 hour
515/715 2-8 hours 6 hours 1 hour

  1. Make sure the EDIT SETTINGS screen is open.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Edit Settings

  2. Select Active Ins Time, then press ACT.

  3. The ACTIVE INS TIME screen appears. The current setting flashes on the screen.

  4. Set the number of hours for the active insulin time, then press ACT.

  5. The EDIT SETTINGS screen shows the new Active insulin time setting. You have now completed the Bolus Wizard setup.

  6. Press ESC or wait to see the message: Bolus Wizard setup is complete.

  7. Select REVIEW SETTINGS to ensure all the settings you have programmed are correct.

Review Your Settings

Device: 523/723 (Revel), 522/722, 515/715, 512/712

  1. Go to the REVIEW SETTINGS screen.

    • For 523/723 (Revel)
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Setup > Bolus Wizard Setup > Review Settings

    • For 522/722, 515/715, 512/712 insulin pump models
      Main Menu > Bolus > Bolus Wizard Setup > Review Settings

  2. Scroll through the text to view your Bolus Wizard settings.

  3. Exit the menus when you are done.

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Did You Know

    The Bolus Wizard is a feature that calculates an estimated bolus in order to cover any carbohydrates (carbs) you eat or drink or to correct a high blood glucose.

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