1 During lag phase, bacteria adapt themselves to growth conditions. 2  It is the period where the individual bacteria are maturing and not yet able to divide. 3  During the lag phase of the bacterial growth cycle, synthesis of RNA, enzymes and other molecules occurs. During lag phase, bacteria adapt themselves to growth conditions. 2  It is the period where the individual bacteria are maturing and not yet able to divide. 3  During the lag phase of the bacterial growth cycle, synthesis of RNA, enzymes and other molecules occurs.
It comes with a transfer guard the blue piece at the top that is removed before inserting the reservoir into the pump. This assists with pulling the insulin from a vial into the reservoir. A reservoir can hold up to 300 units of insulin and is changed every two to three days when you change the infusion set.
Generally, most vials of insulin are good for 28 days after opening with the exception of Levemir (detemir), which is good for 42 days. Other pens are good for 10, 14, 28 or 42 days. Check the medication insert. Avoid temperature extremes.