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diabetes technology Archive

How to remotely upgrade to the MiniMed™ 780G system

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

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

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

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

  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