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Getting Started with the MiniMed 770G System: Rachel’s Story
On April 15, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Today, we’d like to introduce you to, Medtronic Ambassador, Rachel, who recently started using the MiniMed 770G system. Hear from her on how having her diabetes information at her fingertips has made an impact on her life. Let me set the scene. I’m at a business dinner wearing a casual, black, one-piece dress. Like
Top 5 Tips for CGM Success
On March 30, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Gone are the days of checking your glucose levels through urine. For many, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) have become a common staple in helping to managing diabetes. With all technology though, there are keys to success that can help improve your experience when using a CGM. Based on customer feedback and input from the
How Diabetes Treatments Have Changed
On January 5, 2021 In Featured Posts, Lifestyle
It’s always so interesting to hear from people who have been living with diabetes for several years and hear about the advancements in diabetes management. Seeing pictures and stories about what life was like 10, 20, and even 40 years ago is powerful in regard to having an understanding about how far treatments have
Medtronic Commitment to Customer Access Through Financial Support Options
On December 10, 2020 In Education and Information
Living with diabetes can come with many challenges, including cost and access to technologies. To help, we created Medtronic Assurance – a group of programs for eligible U.S. customers facing financial difficulty, the loss of a job, or inadequate or loss of insurance coverage. Below are programs we hope you find helpful to potentially
Announcing Real-Time CGM Integration Between InPen and the Guardian Connect System
On November 11, 2020 In Innovation
In August 2020, we announced the acquisition of Companion Medical and the InPen, which is the only FDA-cleared smart* insulin pen system paired with an integrated diabetes management app. Today, we are thrilled to announce the integration of the InPen with our Guardian Connect CGM system. With the power of the Guardian Connect CGM,