Using with an insulin pump

I was recently contacted by a pump user about how to use Diabetes Logbook X. After a few emails we arrived at this method:

[I'm guided by the pump user as I have no experience with them at all.]

  1. For reference, record the pump pattern settings (A, B, and Standard) for the various times of day and insulin units. This can be achieved in a number of ways such as:

    • In Notes-only events in the logbook, which then gets displayed in the Notes report. [A Notes-only event only uses the event name, notes and flag fields.]

    • Create a new iCal calendar for use with the logbook. Then create diary entries/tasks/notes with the pump information. [Use the iCal item in Diabetes Logbook X's Window menu to easily access iCal.]

  2. Setup Diabetes Logbook X insulins:

    • Within the logbook User Settings, edit the insulins list and add two entries such as: Basal; Bolus.

    • Within the logbook User Settings, edit the medicines list and add three entries such as: A; B; Standard.

    • Within the logbook User Settings, pre-set Insulin A to Bolus, Insulin B to Basal, and Medicine to the appropriate pump pattern (A/B/Standard).

  3. Create events in the logbook:

    • Use Insulin A field to record bolus insulin units.

    • Use Insulin B field to record the basal insulin units.

    • Use Medicine field to record the pump pattern used for the day.

    • When recording pumped basal insulin, record it as one event per day as the total pumped [as basal].