Chapter: 1

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Medtronic MiniMed as your partner in helping you gain better control of your diabetes. Whether you are beginning pump therapy for the first time or upgrading from a previous model, we believe that the combination of state-of-the-art technology and the simple, menu-driven programming of the pump will provide many benefits.

This User Guide is designed to help you to understand pump therapy and the operation of your pump. We strongly recommend that you work closely with your healthcare professional for a safe and complete pump start.

Your pump is indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus for persons requiring insulin. Based on your settings, the pump delivers your custom basal automatically and continuously 24-hours a day. It also provides bolus deliveries to support your immediate insulin needs for food intake and/or high blood glucose. The Bolus Wizard feature can calculate the amount of bolus insulin you need.

Availability

The pump and accompanying products are available from Medtronic MiniMed and authorized distributors.

Assistance

Medtronic MiniMed provides a 24-hour Product Help Line for assistance. The Help Line is staffed with technicians who are trained in the set-up and operation of the pump and are able to answer pump-related questions. When calling the Help Line or your local Medtronic MiniMed office, please have your pump and serial number available. The phone number for the 24-hour Product Help Line is also on the back of your pump.

Department

Telephone number

 

 

24-hour Product Help Line

800.646.4633

(calls within the United

(800.MiniMed)

States)

 

 

 

24-hour Product Help Line

 

(calls outside the United

818.576.5555

States)

 

 

 

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