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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
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
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval for MiniMed 770G Insulin Pump System
On September 21, 2020 In Featured Posts, Health and Wellness, Innovation
For people on the MiniMed 770G system, the MiniMed Mobile app mirrors the pump screen to allow you to see your pump and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data on your personal phone.
Who Is Driving Innovation at Medtronic?
On February 20, 2019 In Innovation
At Medtronic, innovation is vital so that we can continue to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. Our Research & Development (R&D) team is at the center of that innovation. However, we realize that it’s important for the team to stay centered on patients’ needs. That’s why we focus on having
Important Update on MiniMed 670G Availability and the Priority Access Program
On March 6, 2017 In Innovation
Last fall we announced the FDA approval of the world’s first hybrid closed loop system and it was one of the proudest days of my career. After 35 years of innovation, we’re thrilled to make this revolutionary technology a reality. The MiniMed 670G® system is the most advanced insulin pump and sensor system that