diabetes technology Archive
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
Que Dallara introduces My Insights
On October 26, 2022 In Education and Information, Featured Posts
In my first blog post, I referenced a first-of-its-kind program called My Insights made exclusively for individuals using our MiniMed™ 770G system. This month, I’m excited to share that we’ve launched My Insights in the U.S. My Insights My Insights is significant for two reasons: Actionable Insights: My Insights uses the power of data
New CGM Coverage for Medicare customers
On March 2, 2022 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized
We know that for those with Medicare coverage, it’s been long awaited to have the Medtronic integrated continuous glucose monitor (CGM) covered, and we’re thrilled to announce that the wait is over. Medicare has officially expanded to include CGMs that integrate with Medtronic insulin pumps. “This is a very important benefit expansion for our
Marking the 100-Year Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin
On December 28, 2021 In Education and Information, Innovation
Almost 100 years ago, the first successful insulin shot was delivered to a 14-year-old boy. Since that day, insulin has become a bigger, if not the biggest, part of managing diabetes. Insulin is now a life-saving medicine responsible for helping millions of people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. In short, the discovery of insulin was a milestone not just
InPen Smart Insulin Pen System and Guardian Connect System: Mattie’s Story
On August 31, 2021 In Education and Information, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Hi! I am Mattie and I have been living with type one diabetes for 20 years. Learning to accept my diabetes, especially through my adolescent years, was difficult for me. I truly did not understand what it meant to have type 1 diabetes and the importance of taking care of it. As I