ALERT: Due to the inclement weather across much of the country, Medtronic deliveries are currently experiencing delays and there will be longer than normal hold times on the phone. Visit www.Diabetes.Shop if you need to place an order, get a sensor or belt clip replacement, or check the status of your supply order. X
Select Region
Home
Open Nav Menu Close Nav Menu Menu
About Diabetes
Back
About Diabetes
Back
About Diabetes
What is diabetes
Newly diagnosed
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes symptoms
Time in range
Glossary
Treatments
Back
Treatments
Insulin pump therapy
Insulin pump therapy for children
Insulin pump therapy for type 2 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
CGM for type 2 diabetes
CGM for Veterans
Symptoms of Diabetes
Back
Symptoms of Diabetes
Hypoglycemia (lows)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Eye care
Foot health
Lumps and bumps
Bruised fingers
Daily Life
Back
Daily Life
Travel
Mental health
Sleep
Work life
Driving safety
Intimacy
Steroids and diabetes
Food and Fitness
Back
Food and Fitness
Carb counting
Nutrition
Grocery shopping
Family & Children
Back
Family & Children
Children and diabetes
Parent tips
Teacher tips
School
Camps
Sleepover guide
College life
Care partners
Support network
Finding an endocrinologist
Costs & Insurance
Back
Costs & Insurance
Medicare
Insurance terms
En Español
Back
En Español
Diabetes del tipo 1
Diabetes del tipo 2
Bomba de insulina
El monitero continuoso de glucosa
Inpen™ sistema inteligente de pluma de insulina
MCG y sistema inteligente de pluma de insulina
Sistema Guardian™ Connect
El sistema MiniMed™ 770G
Products
Back
Insulin Pump Systems
Back
MiniMed™ 770G System
MiniMed 770G System

For people with type 1 diabetes

Learn More For kids Getting started Switching and upgrades Real stories Flex payment plan Webinars
MiniMed™ 630G System
MiniMed 630G System

For people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Learn More 30 day evaluation program - type 2 diabetes Switching and upgrades CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter Flex payment plan Webinars
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Back
Guardian™ Connect System
Guardian Connect System

For people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Learn More What is continuous glucose monitoring? What are the benefits of CGM? Benefits of CGM for type 2 diabetes 30-day evaluation program CGM access program CGM pharmacy offer Smart MDI system - CGM and smart insulin pen
Smart Insulin Pen
Back
InPen™ Smart Insulin Pen
InPen Smart Insulin Pen

For people who take multiple daily injections

Learn More Why InPen™ Get started with InPen™ InPen™ community Real stories Clinicians
Injection Port
Back
i-Port Advance™ Injection Port
i-Port Advance Injection Port

Injection port that lets you take your medication without having to puncture your skin for each shot

Learn More 30 day evaluation program Watch video Video Camera Icon
Therapy Management
Back
CareLink™ Software
CareLink Software

Converts data from your device into easy to understand insights about your sugar levels

Learn More Create an account For customers Login CareLink™ software support User guides and manuals FAQs
Future Product Innovations
Support
Back
Product Support
Back
Product Support
MiniMed™ 770G system
MiniMed™ 670G system
MiniMed™ 630G system
MiniMed™ 530G system
Guardian Connect™ CGM system
InPen™ system
i-Port Advance™ injection port
CareLink™ software
Infusion set
Sensors & transmitters
All products
Medtronic Services
Back
Medtronic Services
Services and support
Ordering and billing
Medicare
COVID-19
Travel
Global assistance
Contact
Medtronic Access Programs
Back
Medtronic Access Programs
CGM pharmacy offer
CGM access discount
Medtronic assurance
Flex payment plan
InPen™ access program
User Guides and Manuals
Back
User Guides and Manuals
All user guides and product manuals
Medtronic Ambassadors
Back
Medtronic Ambassadors
Connect with an ambassador
Learn more
Become an ambassador
Already an ambassador?
Diabetes Community
Back
Diabetes Community
Community resources
Loop blog
Real customer stories
Webinars
Online communities
Video library
Share your ideas
About Us
Back
About Us
About Medtronic Diabetes
Innovation pipeline
Innovation milestones
Mission Statement
News releases
Contact
Back
Contact
Back
Contact
Contact us
International locations
Share your ideas
Get started
Newsletter sign-up
Diabetes.shop
Search
Important Product Safety InformationAlert: Product and Safety Notice

steroids Archive

Navigating Nutrition & Diabetes

Posted by Katie Schmitz On January 28, 2021 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
Nutrition and diabetes go hand-in-hand. That’s why today, we asked Medtronic Senior Diabetes Clinical Manager, Jennifer Morrison, MPH, RD, CDCES, who has been with us for 10 years, to talk more about this important topic. Keto or paleo?  Gluten-free or whole grain? Sugar-free or natural sugars? With so many messages, it’s no wonder nutrition
3 Comments
Read More

5 Diabetes Myths vs. Reality: Diabetes Awareness Month Edition

Posted by Katie Schmitz On November 17, 2020 In Education and Information, Featured Posts, Health and Wellness
  Today we’d like to honor Medtronic clinical team member, Judi, whom we’ve invited to bust some diabetes myths! She lives with type 1, has both personal and professional experience with diabetes, and brings a wealth of knowledge during a very special month. Take it away, Judi! Hello, and happy Diabetes Awareness Month! This
6 Comments
Read More

Steroids And Diabetes: The Effect On Your Glucose Levels

Posted by Editorial Team On October 29, 2020 In Health and Wellness
One of the most popular blogs of all time here at The LOOP is on steroid usage and diabetes, so we wanted to bring it back to you along with some new tips.  [Originally published August 27, 2015—Updated October 29th, 2020.] There are various reasons that people take steroid medications. Reasons include bone or
59 Comments
Read More