User guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Medtronic Diabetes (legally known as Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.) 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 provide many benefits.

This user guide is designed to help you to understand pump therapy and the operation of your MiniMed

Paradigm

Veo™ system. We strongly recommend that you work closely with your healthcare professional for

a safe and complete pump start.

Assistance

Please contact your local help line or representative for assistance. Refer to the Medtronic Diabetes

International Contacts list at the beginning of this user guide for the help line or representative in your area.

Emergency kit

Keep an emergency kit with you at all times to make sure that you always have necessary supplies. Inform

a family member, co-worker, and/or friend where this emergency kit is kept. Please refer to the User safety

section in this chapter for more information on pump safety. Your emergency kit should include these items:

• Fast-acting glucose tablets

• Blood glucose monitoring supplies

• Urine ketone monitoring supplies

• Extra Paradigm

compatible infusion set and Paradigm reservoir

• Insulin syringe and fast-acting insulin (with dosage instructions from your healthcare professional)

• Wallet card

• Dressing and adhesive

• Glucagon Emergency Kit

• Extra AAA alkaline batteries (Energizer

brand is recommended)

Introduction 1

Chapter 1