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Insulin pump therapy. An advanced option for diabetes management.

Learn more about how insulin pump therapy works, the benefits of pump therapy, and who it is suitable for.


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What is insulin pump therapy?

An insulin pump is a small device that can help you manage your diabetes. It delivers continuous and customized doses of rapid-acting insulin 24 hours a day to match your body’s needs. The pump provides insulin to your body in two ways:


Background (Basal) insulin graph
Background (basal) insulin
Small amounts of insulin that are released continuously throughout the day.

Mealtime (Bolus) insulin graph
Mealtime (bolus) insulin
Additional insulin can be delivered on demand to match food intake or to correct high blood sugar.

How does an insulin pump work?

A pump delivers insulin to the body through a thin, flexible tube called an infusion set.


How does an insulin pump work?

What components are used as part of an insulin pump system?


Several pieces work together to deliver continuous doses of insulin.

Roll over the components below for more information.

Infusion Set
Reservoir
Φ Smart devices sold separately. Find a list of compatible devices.
MiniMed 780G system components on the body

What are the benefits of insulin pump therapy?

People can experience many positive changes in their life when switching to pump therapy.

Who can wear an insulin pump?

Ask your healthcare professional about insulin pump therapy if you:

  • Take 3 or more insulin injections per day
  • Take other medications in addition to insulin to manage your diabetes
  • Would like better management of your diabetes

Different ways to wear an insulin pump

There are many ways a pump can be worn. It can be comfortably worn during work, exercise, formal occasions, and everyday life. Hover over the images below to see how others wear their pump.


Discreet

Wear it discreetWEAR IT DISCREET

Proud

Wear it proudWEAR IT PROUD

Active

Wear it activeWEAR IT BOLD

Does insurance cover an insulin pump?

When it comes to your diabetes management, cost should not prevent you from accessing advanced diabetes technology. Our team will work with you to help ensure that you can experience the benefits of insulin pump therapy.

Private insurance‡
Most private insurance companies cover insulin pumps under the durable medical equipment portion of your policy. Depending on your insurance coverage, you might have to pay a deductible and/or percent of the cost (co-insurance). If your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum has been met, the insulin pump might be covered at 100% by your insurance.

Government insurance‡
Government insurances such as Medicare and Medicaid may cover insulin pumps depending on the state and other requirements. A patient's out-of-pocket cost under government insurance varies depending on the policy.

Insurance processing
When you start the process of getting an insulin pump, you do not have to worry about the paperwork. Medtronic will help you every step of the way by verifying your insurance, providing an estimated out-of-pocket cost, collecting the documents from you and your physician, and submitting all the required documents to your insurance company.

Payment options
If you do not have insurance or need assistance with your out-of-pocket cost, Medtronic offers flexible payment options and a financial assistance program for qualifying customers.

Frequently asked questions

Medtronic insulin pumps are covered by most insurance plans. Your out-of-pocket cost varies depending on your insurance. We also offer financial assistance and monthly payment programs. If you would like to receive an insurance coverage check at no cost, call 888-350-5440 to speak to a Diabetes Therapy consultant.
Insulin pumps can be easily worn on or under your clothes very securely. The pump can also be detached for activities like swimming, showering, and exercise so you can continue to live your life.*
Many insulin pumps are warranty-protected for a period of time. Medtronic insulin pumps have a standard warranty of 4 years to help ensure customers have peace of mind.
Many people find that an insulin pump is a convenient way to manage diabetes. For those who struggle using technology, product training and technical support can help ensure that wearing the insulin pump is not difficult.
An insulin pump is a small device worn externally that delivers customizable insulin doses. No surgery or hospital time required.
Insulin pumps are small devices, so wearing a pump can be very discreet if desired. You can even completely hide your insulin pump by wearing it underneath your clothes.
There are many ways to sleep with an insulin pump. You can sleep with the pump clipped to your pajama waist band or undergarment. You can also sleep with a body pillow on the side and put your pump under the pillow. There are other creative ways to sleep with your pump and it all depends on what is most comfortable for you.
With the ability to disconnect, insulin pumps are designed to adapt to every moment of your life.
A MiniMed™ insulin pump comes with a 4-year warranty. If you were to experience a change in your pump’s functionality, you can contact our 24-Hour Technical Support to process a replacement pump.
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Talk to a diabetes therapy consultant

Medtronic insulin pumps are covered by most insurance plans. To request a free insurance coverage check and learn more about your eligibility and potential out-of-pocket costs, please complete the form below or call 1-800-646-4633 and one of our Diabetes Therapy consultants will be happy to assist you.

       
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MiniMed™ 780G system

The only system with Meal Detection™ technology** that provides automatic adjustments and corrections† to sugar levels every 5 minutes.§


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MiniMed 780G insulin pump system

* At the time of manufacture and when the reservoir and tubing are properly inserted, your pump is waterproof. It is protected against the effects of being underwater to a depth of up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) for up to 24 hours. This is classified as IPX8 rating. See user guide for more details. The sensor and transmitter are water-resistant at 8 feet (2.4 meters) for up to 30 minutes. CGM readings may not be transmitted from the CGM to the pump while in water.
‡ Coverage guidelines for insulin pumps vary and are subject to the insurance companies published medical policies in effect at the time services are requested.
**Taking a bolus 15 – 20 min before a meal provides significant improvement in post meal control. We recommend taking a meal bolus.
† Refers to auto correct, which provides bolus assistance. Can deliver all correction doses automatically without user interaction, feature can be turned on and off.
§ Refers to SmartGuard™ feature. Some user interaction required. Individual results may vary.
Φ Optional CGM
1. Heinemann L, Weyer C, Rauhaus M, Heinrichs S, Heise T. Variability of the metabolic effect of soluble insulin and the rapid-acting insulin anolog insulin aspart.Diabetes Care.1998;21:1910-1914.
2. Heise T, Nosek L, Ronn BB, et al. Lower within-subject variability of insulin detemir in comparison to NPH insulin and insulin glargine in people with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes. 2004;53:1614-1620.
3. Bergenstal RM,Tamborlane WV, Ahmann A, et al. Effectiveness of sensor-augmented insulin-pump therapy in type 1 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2010;363:311–320.
4. Adults, T1 and parents of children with T1 diabetes < 18 years were surveyed.
5. Individual results may vary.
6. dQ&A US Diabetes Patient Panel Report; Customer Overall Satisfaction, n=146; Q4 2023: P.52 (November 2023).

Individuals pictured and/or quoted here were compensated for spending the day with us and allowing us to photograph them and their family. Their thoughts and opinions are their own.

Important Safety Information: MiniMed™ 780G system with SmartGuard™ technology with Guardian™ 4 sensor
The MiniMed™ 780G system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin at selectable rates, and the administration of insulin boluses at selectable amounts for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons seven years of age and older requiring insulin as well as for the continuous monitoring and trending of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin. The MiniMed™ 780G system includes SmartGuard™ technology, which can be programmed to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor glucose values and can suspend delivery of insulin when the sensor glucose (SG) value falls below or is predicted to fall below predefined threshold values.

The Medtronic MiniMed™ 780G system consists of the following devices: MiniMed™ 780G insulin pump, the Guardian™ 4 transmitter, the Guardian™ 4 sensor, One-press serter, the Accu-Chek™ Guide Link blood glucose meter, and the Accu-Chek™ Guide test strips. The system requires a prescription from a healthcare professional.

The Guardian™ 4 sensor is intended for use with the MiniMed™ 780G system and the Guardian 4 transmitter to monitor glucose levels for the management of diabetes. The sensor is intended for single use and requires a prescription. The Guardian™ 4 sensor is indicated for up to seven days of continuous use.

The Guardian™ 4 sensor is not intended to be used directly to make therapy adjustments while the MiniMed™ 780G is operating in manual mode. All therapy adjustments in manual mode should be based on measurements obtained using a blood glucose meter and not on values provided by the Guardian™ 4 sensor. The Guardian™ 4 sensor has been studied and is approved for use in patients ages 7 years and older and in the arm insertion site only. Do not use the Guardian™ 4 sensor in the abdomen or other body sites including the buttocks, due to unknown or different performance that could result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

WARNING: Do not use the SmartGuard™ feature for people who require less than 8 units or more than 250 units of total daily insulin per day. A total daily dose of at least 8 units, but no more than 250 units, is required to operate in the SmartGuard™ feature.

WARNING: Do not use the MiniMed™ 780G system until appropriate training has been received from a healthcare professional. Training is essential to ensure the safe use of the MiniMed™ 780G system.

WARNING: Do not use SG values to make treatment decisions, including delivering a bolus, while the pump is in Manual Mode. When the SmartGuard™ feature is active and you are no longer in Manual Mode, the pump uses an SG value, when available, to calculate a bolus amount. However, if your symptoms do not match the SG value, use a BG meter to confirm the SG value. Failure to confirm glucose levels when your symptoms do not match the SG value can result in the infusion of too much or too little insulin, which may cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Pump therapy is not recommended for people whose vision or hearing does not allow for the recognition of pump signals, alerts, or alarms. The safety of the MiniMed™ 780G system has not been studied in pregnant women, persons with type 2 diabetes, or in persons using other anti-hyperglycemic therapies that do not include insulin. For complete details of the system, including product and important safety information such as indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with system and its components, please consult https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/important-safety-information#minimed-780g and the appropriate user guide at https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/download-library

See important safety information and the appropriate user guides for additional important details.