diabetes care Archive
The 15-15 Rule
On May 24, 2023 In Education and Information
If you notice your blood sugar is trending down or you are nearing hypoglycemia, you should eat a quick snack to get back in range. However, it’s important not to overdo it. Eating too much could raise your blood sugar in the wrong direction. That’s where the 15-15 rule comes in. What is
How to remotely upgrade to the MiniMed™ 780G system
On May 17, 2023 In Education and Information
Medtronic received FDA approval for the Remote Software Upgrade and Medtronic Diabetes Updater App It’s no secret that the MiniMed™ 780G system is now FDA approved in the U.S. The great news doesn’t stop there! We are pleased to announce that we also received approval for the Remote Software Upgrade and Medtronic Diabetes
5 Lessons on Starting Insulin Pump Therapy
On May 3, 2023 In Lifestyle
Hi everyone! My name is Jaime – I’m a Medtronic employee and I learned quite a few things when I started insulin pump therapy. Allow me to share my top 5 lessons. I wanted to take a different approach and look at lessons that maybe aren’t so pump focused and more focused on
Meet #MedtronicChampion Jean-Sebastien
On April 18, 2023 In Lifestyle
Using his insulin pump to his advantage: Meet #MedtronicChampion Jean-Sébastien Ultra-marathon runner Jean-Sébastien has lived with type 1 diabetes for most of his life. Over the years, he’s overcome several obstacles, but now he’s a proud #MedtronicChampion who spends his time giving back to the diabetes community while doing the thing he
Spring guide for people with diabetes
On April 5, 2023 In Health and Wellness
Spring welcomes blooming flowers, chirping birds, and longer sunny days. There’s also going to be a lot of pollen. You may be considering how diabetes and seasonal topics like allergies, outdoor fun, and spring cleaning fit together. With the warmer weather approaching, it’s a great time to get out and get active –