Accu-Chek Insight User manual

Accu-Chek Insight Insulin Pump
Insulin is delivered from a cartridge held inside the pump. The pump is
pre-programmed to deliver insulin continuously (basal insulin) to keep the blood glucose
constant. When any carbohydrates are eaten the carbohydrate amount needs to be entered
into the handset by the user/carer. The handset will then advise an additional amount of
insulin to be delivered (bolus insulin).
Navigating the pump and handset
The pump (figure 1) is attached to a thin flexible tube – the infusion set - which is inserted
into the skin of the abdomen or buttock via a fine needle called a cannula. The cannula is
held in place by an adhesive dressing. The pump itself can be operated independently or by
using the handset (figure 2), which communicates with the pump via Bluetooth®.
Figure 1

Figure 2

How to use the Accu-Chek Insight pump to give insulin at school
The key worker (or young person) will need to give a bolus of insulin every day when:
•The child/young person’s blood glucose is greater than 14 mmols/L
•Whenever the child/young person has anything to eat or drink containing
carbohydrate

How to set temporary basal rates
The key worker (or young person) will need to set a temporary basal rate when:
•The child/young person undertakes exercise
Alongside having snacks to maintain blood glucose levels during exercise, the amount of
basal insulin can also be decreased using temporary basal rates.
There pump is able to remain attached during exercise, however, it should be removed
during certain activities such as contact sports to protect the young person from injuries and
pump from damage.
NB. If the young person is not eating, leave the carbs
with a value of 0g.

Stopping the pump
The pump can be stopped with the STOP function. This stops all basal and bolus insulin
delivery and should be used to stop delivery of an incorrect bolus while it is being delivered,
or if following hypo rules. When the pump is resumed, the basal insulin will automatically
restart. As long as the pump is in STOP mode, it will beep every minute to remind you that
no insulin is being delivered.
To suspend all insulin delivery
To resume all resume insulin delivery
Extra information: Warnings and errors
The pump has an audible alarm that will sound continuously until dealt with. If an alarm
sounds, the pump screen will display a message, as will the handset via pump mode. This
can be silenced by pressing twice.

Warnings
Maintenance Messages
Errors