User Manual

Important Self-Care
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glucose monitoring is the only way to determine if you are receiving the
correct amount of insulin. You should test your blood glucose according
to the method recommended by your doctor.
If you begin to have a problem with glycemic control, it is very important
to record your blood glucose measurements. A careful record may help
determine if the problem is related to your Pump or another cause.
Meal plan
You will always receive some basal insulin from your Implantable Insulin
Pump. When you program a meal bolus, this will be in addition to your
basal rate.
As with any insulin therapy, it is recommended that you keep some form
of fast-acting sugar with you at all times to treat hypoglycemia. If you
have any questions concerning your meal plan and insulin therapy, dis-
cuss them with your healthcare team as they are your best source of infor-
mation.
Daily activities
There are no restrictions on your normal work, school, social, or sexual
activities unless you have a medical condition which does not allow such
activities. Because your Pump is implanted, you may bathe and shower
without any interruption in insulin therapy. However, your PPC is not
waterproof and should be protected from getting damp or wet.
Exercise
You may participate in most physical activities with your MiniMed 2007
Implantable Pump Insulin System. Rough contact sports are not recom-
mended as Pump pocket injury may occur. Exercise may reduce your
insulin requirements, therefore, you must check your blood glucose fre-
quently during periods of exercise. In addition, it may be necessary to
reduce your basal rate during the exercise.