User guide

living with a continuous glucose monitor
living with a continuous glucose monitor
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Air Travel
Airlines require that all devices with radio frequency capabilities should not be used on an aircraft.
Follow these steps to turn the sensor OFF:
Once again, make sure whether you are using a pump (and which model) or the Guardian monitor.
The instructions here are slightly dierent!
Keep the glucose sensor in, but disconnect the MiniLink transmitter from the glucose sensor and store
it on the charger.
Note: During this time you will have to manually check your BG.
Follow these steps to reconnect the sensor after the ight:
Paradigm Veo Pump
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Link to Sensor >
Turn O Sensor
Paradigm REAL-Time Pump
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Sensor Setup >
Edit Settings > Sensor: OFF
Guardian Monitor
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Turn O Sensor
Care of the Insertion Site
• Clean hands and proper glucose sensor insertion will help reduce the risk of
bleeding, swelling, and infection. You should keep an eye on the skin area where the
glucose sensor is inserted and watch for redness, heat and tenderness, which maybe
signs/symptoms of infection
• Remove the glucose sensor if you have redness, pain, tenderness or swelling at the
site. Also, remove the transmitter if your skin becomes red or tender from the tape
• Call your healthcare provider and the Medtronic Diabetes 24-Hour Product HelpLine
• (1800 777 808) if you are experiencing the symptoms mentioned above
Tape Tips
• It is highly recommended that you put a transparent dressing to secure the system
in place and ensure that the sensor remains fully inserted underneath the skin.
Seasonal climate changes, skin lotions/creams, trapped moisture or dierent clothing
may aect your sensor tape adhesion or the way your body reacts to it
• Some people have skin that tape has diculty sticking to
• There are many kinds of tape you can try
• Your healthcare provider can advise you about which tape is best for you. You may
nd that one works better than another. You can also call the Medtronic Diabetes
24-Hour Product Helpline for assistance. With time and a little patience, you should
nd a tape that will work for you
Paradigm Veo Pump
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Link to Sensor >
Reconnect Old Sensor
Paradigm REAL-Time Pump
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Sensor Start >
Reconnect Old Sensor
Guardian Monitor
PRESS:
ACT > Main Menu >
Sensor > Sensor Start >
Reconnect Old Sensor
Note: Just like starting a New Sensor, a two hour initialisation period and a calibration will be needed.