Medtronic Diabetes is here for you throughout your insulin pumping journey.
We know that when you choose an insulin pump you want it to fit your lifestyle.
That's why we've been developing products for over 25 years with one thing in mind—you.
SYSTEM FEATURES
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Insulin Pump with Built-In CGM
Why It's Important
With CGM on your pump, you always know where your blood glucose is now and where it's going.
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YES
Insulin Pump with Built-In CGM
The only system to offer continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) right on your insulin pump. This means you can know your REAL-Time glucose levels at any time and prevent blood glucose lows and highs.
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NO
Insulin Pump with Built-In CGM
A pump with built-in CGM is not available.
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NO
Insulin Pump with Built-In CGM
A pump with built-in CGM is not available.
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Insulin Pump with Built-In CGM
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Safely Tracks
Active InsulinWhy It's Important
In order to safely calculate your boluses, your pump should track all active insulin in your body.
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YES
Safely Tracks Active Insulin
Tracks all active insulin from food and correction boluses, and retains active insulin during battery changes.
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NO
Safely Tracks Active Insulin
Active insulin is lost after every battery change, which may cause you to overcorrect.
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NO
Safely Tracks Active Insulin
Food boluses are not included in active insulin, which may cause you to overcorrect.
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Safely Tracks
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Simple Bolus Calculation
Why It's Important
Calculating a bolus with minimal button pushes makes your life easier and helps prevent errors.
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YES
Simple Bolus Calculation
The Bolus Wizard® Calculator makes it easy to calculate a bolus. Minimal button pushes are required, and recommended bolus values are entered for you to help avoid mistakes.
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LIMITED
Simple Bolus Calculation
Numerous button pushes are required for simple meals using CalorieKing®, and all recommended bolus values have to be re-entered manually.
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YES
Simple Bolus Calculation
Bolus value is pre-populated.
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Simple Bolus Calculation
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Reservoir/Infusion
Set SelectionWhy It's Important
Because everyone is unique, a wide variety of supplies allows you to pick what's right for you.
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YES
Reservoir/Infusion Set Selection
Two reservoir sizes (180U and 300U) and numerous infusion set options are available to meet your needs.
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LIMITED
Reservoir/Infusion Set Selection
Only one size reservoir (200U) and fewer infusion set options are available.
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LIMITED
Reservoir/Infusion Set Selection
Only one size reservoir (200U) is available.
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Reservoir/Infusion
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Easy Task
CompletionWhy It's Important
Your pump should have easy-to-navigate menus and buttons, and require minimal button pushes.
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YES
Easy Task Completion
The insulin pump is easy to use with simple menus, a back button, and minimal button pushing for simple tasks.
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LIMITED
Easy Task Completion
There is no back button, so more button pushes are needed for simple tasks.
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LIMITED
Easy Task Completion
To set a basal rate, multiple steps are required including suspending your pump.
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Easy Task
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Active Lifestyle
Why It's Important
Your pump should fit into your lifestyle by having the ability to adapt to your activities.
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YES
Active Lifestyle
The insulin pump adapts to your lifestyle: set specific basal rates for your activities, or detach the pump for up to 2 hours for swimming or sports.
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YES
Active Lifestyle
The pump can be detached for activities.
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LIMITED
Active Lifestyle
You can set different basal rates for activities, but you can't detach the Pod without having to throw it away.
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Active Lifestyle
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Clinically Proven Software
Why It's Important
Clinically proven software will help you and your doctor better manage your pump therapy for improved blood glucose control.
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YES
Clinically Proven Software
Only CareLink™ Software has been clinically proven to lower A1C. Between office visits, your healthcare provider can review your CareLink Software information remotely to help you make needed therapy adjustments.****
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NO
Clinically Proven Software
EZManager® Max software is not clinically proven to lower A1C, and does not link to your doctor's office.
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NO
Clinically Proven Software
Software is not clinically proven to lower A1C, and does not link to your doctor's office.
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Clinically Proven Software
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Environmentally Friendly
Why It's Important
You can do your part in preserving our environment by reducing waste.
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YES
Environmentally Friendly
Minimal waste is created by using the pump.
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YES
Environmentally Friendly
Minimal waste is created by using the pump.
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NO
Environmentally Friendly
Pods are thrown away every three days containing a motherboard, 4 watch batteries, and heavy metals such as mercury.
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Environmentally Friendly
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Patient Support
Why It's Important
Managing your diabetes can be challenging; having a solid support team will help you along the way.
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YES
Patient Support
The most local field representatives (500+), educational events, certified product trainers (2800+), and highly trained professionals answering your calls 24/7.
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Patient Support
Less than half as many field representatives, educational events, certified product trainers, and an answering service for after hours calls.
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LIMITED
Patient Support
Only one tenth as many field representatives, educational events, and certified product trainers.
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Patient Support
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Trusted Reliability
Why It's Important
You can trust that a company with a long history of developing revolutionary diabetes products will always be there for you.
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YES
Trusted Reliability
Medtronic has a 25+ year history of insulin pump therapy, 10+ years experience in CGM, and increases its investment in developing new therapies year after year.
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LIMITED
Trusted Reliability
The company launched its first pump in the year 2000.
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LIMITED
Trusted Reliability
The company launched its first product in 2005.
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Trusted Reliability
SYSTEM FEATURES
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- SAFETY
- The Medtronic REAL-Time CGM System provides you with peace of mind.
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Indicated for Use
with AcetaminophenWhy It's Important
Over 100 pharmaceutical products contain acetaminophen, including Tylenol®.
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YES
Indicated for Use with Acetaminophen
The system can be used if you take any medication containing acetaminophen, such as Tylenol®.
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NO
Indicated for Use with Acetaminophen
This product should not be used if you take medication containing acetaminophen, for which it is contraindicated.
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YES
Indicated for Use with Acetaminophen
This product can be used if you take medication containing acetaminophen.
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Indicated for Use
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Indicated for Use in Children
Why It's Important
Using an FDA-approved system for children gives you peace of mind.
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YES
Indicated for Use in Children
Medtronic has the only system that is FDA-approved for children who are
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Indicated for Use in Children
This product is not FDA-approved for use in adolescents and children under the age of 18.
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NO
Indicated for Use in Children
This product is not FDA-approved for use in adolescents and children under the age of 18.
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Indicated for Use in Children
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Restored Glucose Readings
Why It's Important
Lost information is minimized by storing data when you are not close to the receiver.
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YES, 40 minutes
Restored Glucose Readings
Your receiver will fill in 40 minutes of missed glucose readings if you leave it in another room.
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NO
Restored Glucose Readings
No glucose readings are restored, which can result in missed lows and highs as well as gaps in your trend graphs.
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YES, 30 minutes
Restored Glucose Readings
30 minutes of glucose readings are restored.
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Restored Glucose Readings
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Initialization Time
Why It's Important
With each new sensor, you can begin receiving glucose readings as soon as initialization is complete.
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YES
Initialization Time
It only takes 2 hours for the system to initialize, minimizing the time you need to wait to see your REAL-Time glucose readings.
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YES
Initialization Time
It takes 2 hours for the product to initialize.
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NO
Initialization Time
It takes 10 hours for the product to initialize.
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Initialization Time
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- CONVENIENCE
- The Medtronic REAL-Time CGM System lets you live your life, your way.
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Insulin Pump with Built-in CGM
Why It's Important
Instant, up-to-the-moment information about your glucose control is right on your insulin pump.
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YES
Insulin Pump with Built-in CGM
The only system to offer CGM right on your insulin pump. This means you can know your REAL-Time glucose levels at any time and prevent blood glucose lows and highs after taking a confirmatory fingerstick.
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NO
Insulin Pump with Built-in CGM
An insulin pump with built-in CGM is not available.
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NO
Insulin Pump with Built-in CGM
An insulin pump with built-in CGM is not available.
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Insulin Pump with Built-in CGM
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Scroll Through Historical
Data GraphsWhy It's Important
Past readings should be easily accessible to let you see the "big picture" of your glucose control.
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YES
Scroll Through Historical Data Graphs
You can easily scroll back on the trend graphs to see exactly how high or low you were at a certain time.
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NO
Scroll Through Historical Data Graphs
You can neither scroll nor look at any old statistics/information.
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NO
Scroll Through Historical Data Graphs
Past readings are available in list form only.
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Scroll Through Historical
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Easy Access to
Trend GraphsWhy It's Important
You can see your sensor glucose levels over time - at a glance.
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1 button push
Easy Access to Trend Graphs
A single button push gives you access to your glucose level trend graphs.
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1 button push
Easy Access to Trend Graphs
Access to trend graphs in one button push.
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7 button pushes
Easy Access to Trend Graphs
Several button pushes (7) are required to view trend graphs.
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Easy Access to
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Watertight Rating
Why It's Important
With a watertight-rated product, you don't have to worry about getting splashed or caught in the rain.
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Trans: IPX8*
Pump: IPX7*Watertight Rating
The CGM transmitter has highest watertight rating available on the market today.
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Trans: IPX7*
Receiver: N/AWatertight Rating
Less water resistance.
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Trans: IPX7*
Receiver: N/AWatertight Rating
Less water resistance.
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Watertight Rating
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- AFFORDABILITY
- Medtronic works hard to bring you a more affordable sensor solution.
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Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (DME/Day)**
Why It's Important
A lower cost under the durable medical equipment benefit is very important if you have only DME coverage.
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$2.33
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (DME/Day)**
Medtronic offers the lowest sensor out-of-pocket cost per day.
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$2.85
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (DME/Day)**
The DexCom™ sensor out-of-pocket cost per day is 18% higher than Medtronic's.
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$3.00
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (DME/Day)**
Abbott's sensor out-of-pocket cost per day is 22% higher than Medtronic's.
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Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (DME/Day)**
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Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (Rx/Day)***
Why It's Important
You may have a lower cost under the pharmacy benefit than you would under the DME benefit.
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$0.86
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (Rx/Day)***
Medtronic is the only CGM provider that offers the opportunity to process claims under the pharmacy benefit.
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N/A
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (Rx/Day)***
DexCom™ does not process CGM orders under the pharmacy benefit.
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N/A
Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (Rx/Day)***
Abbott does not process CGM orders under the pharmacy benefit
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Avg. Sensor Out-of-Pocket (Rx/Day)***
SYSTEM FEATURES
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Evidence of
Improved
Glucose ControlWhy It's Important
A published independent clinical study shows improved glucose control from software use.
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YES
Evidence of Improved Glucose Control
CareLink™ Software use has been shown in a published independent study to lower A1C.****
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NO
Evidence of Improved Glucose Control
Software use has not been shown to lower A1C in a published independent study.
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NO
Evidence of Improved Glucose Control
Software use has not been shown to lower A1C in a published independent study.
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Evidence of
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Remote Therapy Changes
Why It's Important
Software that links to your healthcare provider allows them to make changes in your therapy remotely.
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YES
Remote Therapy Changes
Links from your computer to your healthcare provider, allowing them to review your information remotely and helping you to make needed therapy adjustments.
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NO
Remote Therapy Changes
Does not link to your healthcare provider.
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NO
Remote Therapy Changes
Does not link to your healthcare provider.
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Remote Therapy Changes
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All-in-One Diabetes Management
SoftwareWhy It's Important
A single software source that uploads data from your insulin pump, CGM, and/or blood glucose meter helps simplify your diabetes management.
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YES
All-in-One Diabetes Management Software
The only software needed to manage your insulin pump, CGM, and blood glucose meter data. Accessing data from all of your devices allows you to see a more complete picture of your glucose control.
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NO
All-in-One Diabetes Management Software
Only uploads from insulin pump and blood glucose meter.
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NO
All-in-One Diabetes Management Software
Only uploads from CGM.
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All-in-One Diabetes Management
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Widely Adopted Software
Why It's Important
A program that is widely used by healthcare providers is more convenient for you and your healthcare provider.
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YES
Widely Adopted Software
The most commonly used diabetes management software by patients and healthcare providers.
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NO
Widely Adopted Software
Not as commonly used and your healthcare provider may not have accessed it before.
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NO
Widely Adopted Software
Not as commonly used and your healthcare provider may not have accessed it before.
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Widely Adopted Software
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Blood Glucose Meter Compatibility
Why It's Important
Compatibility with a large number of blood glucose meters reduces the challenge of learning separate meter software.
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YES
Blood Glucose Meter Compatibility
Supports 34 blood glucose meters including Roche, LifeScan, Abbott, Bayer, and BD.
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NO
Blood Glucose Meter Compatibility
Only supports 14 blood glucose meters from LifeScan and Bayer.
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NO
Blood Glucose Meter Compatibility
Not compatible with any blood glucose meters.
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Blood Glucose Meter Compatibility
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Easy Wireless
UploadsWhy It's Important
Uploading data should be simple and easy.
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YES
Easy Wireless Uploads
The CareLink USB provides a simple way to quickly upload your data without the use of cables.
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YES
Easy Wireless Uploads
Data uploads do not require a cable.
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Easy Wireless Uploads
Data uploads require a cable.
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Easy Wireless
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Convenient
Data AccessWhy It's Important
Web-based software allows you the freedom to access your data from anywhere life takes you.
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YES
Convenient Data Access
Upload your data from anywhere, allowing you and your healthcare provider access to your data. All you need is a computer, internet access, and your CareLink USB.
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NO
Convenient Data Access
Program requires you to install software on your own computer.
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NO
Convenient Data Access
Program requires you to install software on your own computer.
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Convenient
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24-Hour Software Support
Why It's Important
Around-the-clock software support gives you access to help when it's most convenient for you.
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YES
24-Hour Software Support
Trained professionals are available live 24/7/365 to help you when you need it.
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24-Hour Software Support
Software support is only available Monday through Friday from
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24-Hour Software Support
Software support is only available from 9 AM - 8 PM EST.
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24-Hour Software Support
*IPX8 means the device can withstand submersion to 8 feet of water for 30 minutes; IPX7 means the device can withstand submersion to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes.
**DME benefit per day assumes average 20% co-pay and is calculated by dividing average out-of-pocket expense for each sensor and dividing by sensor life (3 days for Medtronic, 7 days for DexCom™, and 5 days for Abbott).
***Data on file, Medtronic Diabetes; 2009. List prices used to determine out-of-pocket costs for the DexCom™ and Abbott products were taken from Lund, K. Get the facts on continuous glucose monitoring. Diabetes Health. 2009;18:24-28.
****EA Corriveau, "Effect of CareLink, an internet-based insulin pump monitoring system, on glycemic control in rural and urban children with type 1 diabetes mellitus," Pediatric Diabetes 2008; 9(Part II) 360-366.
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