Across
- 4. A blockage associated with the infusion set and/or infusion site that can stop or slow insulin delivery.
- 7. The disposable component of the Tandem pump that holds the insulin
- 8. A hormone, produced by beta cells in the pancreas, that helps the body use glucose for energy
- 9. A hormone secreted by the pancreas that acts in opposition to insulin in the regulation of blood glucose levels
- 12. A waste product that accumulates when glucose is not available and fat is used for energy.
Down
- 1. High blood glucose or high blood sugar
- 2. Measurement of insulin volume
- 3. Low blood glucose, low blood sugar, or insulin reaction
- 5. Reflects how much insulin is remaining in the body from a previous bolus (or boluses) that will continue to lower glucose
- 6. A quick dose of insulin that is delivered to cover food consumed or elevated blood glucose.
- 7. The tiny, flexible section of the infusion set that is inserted under the skin and through which insulin is delivered
- 10. Sugars and starches that the body breaks down to glucose and uses as an energy source, measured in grams
- 11. The primary source of energy for the body that breaks down from food, mostly carbohydrate, and is also produced by the liver