User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Medtronic MiniMed as your partner in helping you gain better control of your diabetes.
Whether you are beginning pump therapy for the first time or upgrading from a previous model, we believe that
the combination of state-of-the-art technology and the simple, menu-driven programming of the pump will pro-
vide many benefits.
Purpose
This user guide is designed to help you to understand pump therapy and the operation of your pump. We
strongly recommend that you work closely with your healthcare professional for a safe and complete pump start.
Your pump is for insulin therapy to help you maintain a stable blood glucose target throughout the day. Based
on your settings, the pump delivers your custom basal automatically and continuously 24-hours a day. It also pro-
vides bolus deliveries to support your immediate insulin needs for food intake and/or high blood glucose. The Bolus
Wizard feature can calculate your bolus amount for you based on your personal settings.
Accessories
➠ Meter: Your pump can be used with the optional Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor powered by BD Logic
Technology. You can program your pump to automatically receive your BG reading from this meter.
➠ Remote control: The optional Paradigm remote control can be used with the pump to deliver boluses and
suspend the pump from a distant location.
How to wear your pump
There are a different ways to wear your pump. Medtronic MiniMed has accessories that can hide, protect, and
add to the convenience of wearing a pump. Refer to the accessories catalog or the website (www.minimed.com)
for .
➠ Holster: to wear the pump on your belt.
➠ Pump clip: to wear the pump underneath your clothing.
➠ Activity guard: If you are active in sports, or you are a child, use the guard to protect the pump from
disconnecting.
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