Medtronic Diabetes' dream of creating a better life for people with diabetes began in 1980 with the quest to create an artificial human pancreas. The result has been 25 years of quality products, astounding innovation, as well as a firm commitment to the support infrastructure necessary for the best in glucose control and diabetes technology—Medtronic Diabetes insulin pump therapy.
Since the company's inception, more than 150,000 people have enjoyed the benefits of Medtronic Diabetes insulin pump therapy, establishing Medtronic Diabetes as the world's leader in diabetes technology.
We take great pride in setting the industry standard for customer service, advanced technology and continuing education by offering "The Medtronic Diabetes Advantage":
- Dedicated Managed Care Account Managers.
- Toll-free 24-hour Pump Help Line supporting and encouraging patients 365 days a year.
- Experienced Healthcare Benefits Specialists who make processing patient claims efficient and effective.
- A Nationwide Symposia Series for health plans and providers.
- Accredited Continuing Education Programs on insulin pump therapy and the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
- Certified Pump Trainer Program to teach and guide new pump patients.
- Expert Field Representatives who are responsive and knowledgeable.
- Quality Reports.
Advancing Solutions In Diabetes
No one can match the innovations that Medtronic Diabetes continues to deliver. Medtronic Diabetes has invested more than $100 million over the last decade and annually dedicates more than 12% of revenues back into research and development.
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS™ system) - Reads glucose 288 times a day.
- Implantable Pump - The foundation of the artificial pancreas.
- New Insulin - Medtronic Diabetes is developing special insulin for use in pumps.
- Medtronic Diabetes Solutions Software - The first software to link insulin pump and blood glucose meters to display visual charts and graphs.
When it comes to clinical innovation, superior support systems and the industry standard in products, Medtronic Diabetes is a visionary partner you can count on to keep you at the forefront of diabetes care.