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1.1 Overview
Important information regarding the use of bolus advice is presented in this chapter. Read it carefully and
completely before you begin using bolus advice.
• It is recommended you discuss your bolus advice settings with your healthcare professional prior to setting
up this feature.
• Bolus advice is intended exclusively for use by well-trained individuals who perform their own insulin
therapy.
• Bolus advice is only available if you have set up bolus advice on your meter. For instructions on how to set
up bolus advice, see the Standard Owner’s Booklet.
• Bolus advice calculates insulin doses for you based on many dierent pieces of information, such as:
• The values you entered in the setup of bolus advice
• Your current blood glucose test result
• The amount of carbohydrates you estimated for a meal
• Your current health event status
• The blood glucose lowering due to prior correction doses
• The blood glucose influence of your most recent meal
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