Accu-Chek® Combo

An insulin pump is designed to deliver insulin continuously under the surface of the skin. It may also be referred to as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion or CSII. A pump helps keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. A landmark scientific study showed that maintaining blood glucose levels at or near normal levels greatly decreases the likelihood of complications from diabetes.¹

^{1Diabetes Control and Complications Trial Research Group. The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. New Engl J Med. 1993;329:977-986.}

The bolus advisor provides a recommendation of insulin units to deliver based on your blood glucose value, carb intake and personal settings such as your insulin-to-carb ratio. 

The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo pump will not be affected by walk-through metal detectors. We recommend you do not put either the pump or the meter through the carry-on baggage X-Ray machine. For full body scanners, we recommend putting your pump into STOP mode to avoid the chance of any interference with a body scanner machine. We recommend you obtain a letter from your healthcare professional stating you have diabetes, will be wearing an insulin pump and will be carrying consumables.

Theoretically a strong magnetic field can lead to a permanent defect in the pump but we have no known case of such defect.

Today's insulin pumps are about the size of a mobile phone and weigh only about 100grams. During the day, you can clip it to the waistband of your clothing or put it in a pocket. Some people even wear the pump in a bra pouch or thigh pouch. You have choices at night, too. Some people clip the pump to their pajamas, while others put it in a pocket or under their pillow. Many people simply lay the pump next to them.

The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Pump and the Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter are only available as a set. You can experience the most benefit by using the pump and meter together. The pump can be operated as a single unit device. All the functions apart from diary/graphs and bolus advice are available on the pump itself. 

You can only pair the Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter with your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump.

Your healthcare professional will prescribe the insulin that is appropriate for you. An insulin pump delivers a continuous supply of fast-acting insulin, so long-acting insulin is not needed. Because fast-acting insulin has more predictable absorption than intermediate or long-acting insulin, your blood glucose levels can be better controlled.

Yes.  While the Accu-Chek Combo system has been designed to be used together for maximum benefit, both products can be used as stand-alone devices as needed.

The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump is fully functional without the meter and can be operated manually. If you forget the meter, you will be unable to perform a bG check or receive bolus advice. You will need to calculate your insulin requirement manually and deliver the bolus using the pump

The Accu-Chek Combo Pump System warranty provides against defects in materials and workmanship for four years. If your Accu-Chek Combo Pump System malfunctions due to intentional or unintentional misuse or miss-handling, or if it is lost or stolen, any repair or replacement to the Accu-Chek Combo Pump System is not covered under warranty - you will have the opportunity to purchase a new Accu-Chek Combo Pump System.  We recommend you obtain portable goods coverage on your home contents insurance policy or travel insurance policy to cover the cost of the Accu-Chek Combo Pump System

There are many accessories that let you keep the pump concealed. For women, a popular option is a bra pouch. It clips on the side of the bra and the pump hangs under the arm. This insulin pump pouch works well for formal dresses, sundresses and tank tops. There are also specially designed thigh pouches.

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No. Your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump can be paired with an Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter only, and only those two devices will be able to communicate with one another. As a security measure, it's also not possible to pair more than one Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter with your insulin pump.