Medtronic Minimed

Medtronic Minimed is an insulin pump that also provides glucose monitoring 24 hours per day. Very few insulin pumps are like the Medtronic Minimed, which allows users to keep track of their blood sugar levels and manage their blood sugar more successfully.

About the Medtronic Minimed

The Medtronic Minimed takes some effort to learn to use and most doctors set their patients up with an educator to help them learn how to use their pump. When a diabetic is sufficiently educated with the use of their pump then they will be able to make the switch. Otherwise, the doctor will not feel comfortable allowing the diabetic to switch over to using the pump because misuse could result in severe hypoglycemia.

Medtronic Minimed Benefits

The Medtronic Minimed insulin pump offers its users many benefits. Diabetics are able to eat on a looser schedule and meals don’t need to planned so rigidly. Another benefit of the Medtronic Minimed is that diabetics can administer insulin as they need it without having to excuse themselves or call attention to what they are doing. Insulin injections are not necessary with the Medtronic Minimed, either, which is one of the biggest benefits of all. The Medtronic Minimed is connected to the diabetic’s abdomen through a catheter that administers insulin around the clock as needed.

Medtronic Minimed Use

The Medtronic Minimed is easy to use once a patient has taken a class and learned how to use it. Once the basics are down the diabetic needs only to learn how to insert the catheter. Since diabetics are accustomed to administering injections it’s not that difficult to do. There is a small needle that must be inserted into the abdomen that deposits the catheter. Then, the needle is removed and the catheter remains in the abdomen. It should be covered with a small piece of tape to keep it in place. Then, the Medtronic Minimed is ready to start administering insulin.

Medtronic Minimed Design

The Medtronic Minimed is designed for all diabetics from age 7 up. Of course, there is a Medtronic Minimed pediatric model for diabetics who are 7-17 and an adult model, too.

Medtronic Minimed Extras

Patients will find there are many Medtronic Minimed extras that may be purchased. This includes cases and bags, extra catheters, and even extra parts as necessary.