Information on Dual Wave Bolus and Square Bolus

Type 1 and LADA New to Type 1 Diabetes
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My son has a medtronics minimed pump and we only use the normal bolus. I think the square bolus and dual wave bolus would help but I need some information about when others use it and how they use it.

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i am on a different pump but i think it’s the same principle. i use a 50 50 every time i eat some sort of desert, pizza, chinese, or even mexican. and depending on what it is i ate i set it for a certain amount of time. for me when i eat pizza i do the 50 50 and set that for 3 hours. so i don’t go too low or too high.

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You could ask a Medtronics rep for help. They failed to train me also in the same area and now (Wed.) I go to the DR’s office for one-on-one with the nurse. It’s about time!! I think they should do that training all at once. My DR was upset because I hadn’t been trained and he suggested I use a different “wave” to control my BG.

I’ll try to remember to let you know if I find out anything that will help you.

Lois La Rose
Milwaukee, WI

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Thanks so much - good luck!

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Thanks

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Here are some info from medtronic:

The variable bolus features on your insulin pump are designed to better match insulin action to insulin need during periods of extended eating or to compensate for delayed digestion (gastroparesis).

The Square Wave® Bolus allows you to select an amount and duration (from 30 min to 8 hrs) over which time a bolus is to be delivered.

The Dual Wave® Bolus simply combines a Square Wave® Bolus with a Normal bolus and delivers them at the same time.

Use Variable Boluses For
•Prolonged Meals Banquets
•Formal Dinners
•Feasts
•Extended Snacking
•Receptions
•Spectator Sporting Events
•High Fat Meals (e.g., pizza)
•Gastroparesis (delayed digestion)