Learning how to work an insulin pump is an essential first step for anyone thinking about using one. Whether you just purchased your first insulin pump or you’re considering switching over to a wearable insulin delivery system, we’re here to provide guidance on your journey. Here’s everyth...
A tethered insulin pump delivers insulin through a thin tube connected to a tiny needle or soft tube (called a cannula) that sits just below your skin, usually on your upper arm, belly, hip, buttock, or thigh. The pump itself has a display screen so you can see your data and change...
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the software upgrade experience, we’ve discontinued the Medtronic Diabetes Updater app, effective April 25, 2025. While we work on our software upgrade process, you will have the option to upgrade your insulin pump through our program offerings. For mo...
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Insulin Shock This term is sometimes used to describe a diabetic emergency that happens if you develop severe hypoglycemia, or very low blood sugar. The term "insulin shock" is somewhat misleading because although it occurs most often in people who use insulin, you can also develop this problem...
Some research has suggested thataddinggrapefruit to your diet can be an effective way to bump up weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity. Itmay also help improveheart health. Grapefruit can be cut into wedges for an easy and delicious snack all on its own. It can also be used in sala...
That was a worrying thought for Ngoma, who feared he wouldn’t be able to run, bike or stay active if he needed to wear an insulin pump. Eventually, with adjustments to his medication, the situation stabilized. He was officially diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and, while he would ...
Leave the Pod in the tray while you are filling it with insulin. To ensure proper fill, do not insert the fill syringe at an angle into the fill port. 7 Inject insulin into the fill port. The Pod will beep twice. Remove the needle from the insulin fill port. Replace the needle's ...
As a result, patients find infusion pumps easier to use. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), another name for this insulin therapy, is a flexible and efficient method of delivering insulin. The insulin pump is currently more advanced and reliable than it was some year...