Does the glucose sensor infuse insulin?
The glucose sensor measures glucose levels in your body’s interstitial fluid (fluid between the cells). It does not infuse insulin, nor does the measurement automatically cause the insulin pump to infuse a certain amount of insulin. Insulin is administered through a traditional infusion set that should be inserted at least 2 inches away from the glucose sensor site. The Bolus Wizard® calculator will help you decide on insulin doses during the day, after you enter a glucose reading from a confirmatory fingerstick measurement.
The glucose sensor measures glucose levels in your body’s interstitial fluid (fluid between the cells). It does not infuse insulin, nor does the measurement automatically cause the insulin pump to infuse a certain amount of insulin. Insulin is administered through a traditional infusion set that should be inserted at least 5 cm away from the glucose sensor site. The Bolus Wizard® calculator will help you decide on insulin doses during the day, after you enter a glucose reading from a confirmatory fingerstick measurement.
