User guide

Contents
Introduction 4
• The Medtronic Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System 4
• How does CGM Work? 6
• Starting-up CGM 10
• Frequently Asked Questions About Alarms 19
Living with A Continuous Glucose Monitor 20
• Using Medtronic Bolus Wizard Calculator and REAL-Time Glucose Values 20
• Wearing the System at Night 21
• Bathing, Showering, and Swimming 21
• Personal Situations 21
• X-rays, MRIs, and CT Scans 21
• Air Travel 22
• Care of the Insertion Site 23
• Tape Tips 23
Troubleshooting Basics 24
• Blood Glucose Meter Readings vs. Sensor Glucose Readings 25
• Sensor vs. Meter BG 26
• Making Sense of BG vs. Sensor Discrepancy 26
• Calibration Error 27
• Sensor Alarms and What to Do -
• MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin Pump 28
• MiniMed Guardian REAL-Time CGM 28
• Sensor Alarms and What to Do -
• MiniMed Paradigm 522/722 REAL-Time Insulin Pump 30
• Transmitter ‘End of Life’ Behaviour 31
• Skin, Adhesion, and Dressings 32
REAL-Life Stories of Glucose Sensor Use 33
• Changing the Glucose Sensor 33
• Going Swimming 34
• High Glucose Alarm 35
• Low Glucose Alarm 35
• Exercise 35
• Night and Day 35
• CAL Error Alarm 35
• Important Safety Notes 37
Medtronic CareLink® Personal Software 38
• Commonly Used Reports 38
• Report Management 41
Staying in touch with your
Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
This guide goes with…
• TheMiniMedParadigm™Veo™InsulinPumpUserGuide
• TheMiniMedParadigm™REAL-Time(X22)InsulinPumpUserGuide
• TheMiniMedParadigm™SensorFeaturesUserGuide
• TheMiniMedGuardian™ContinuousGlucoseMonitorUserGuide
• TheMedtronicEnlite™GlucoseSensorUserGuide
• TheMedtronicEnlite™SerterUserGuide
Please ensure you have the correct guide for the insulin pump or monitor that you are using.
You should also use this guide with the other guides that came with your system.
Your Endocrinologist
Phone number
Email
Your Diabetes Educator
Your Diabetes Centre
Address
Phone number
Email
Medtronic Diabetes 24-hour Helpline: 1800 777 808