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Medtronic MiniMed Glucose Monitor

Diabetes and Insulin

The American Diabetes Association estimates that about 8 percent of the U.S. population, or nearly 24 million people have diabetes. Around the world, an estimated 285 million people have the disorder.

Diabetes patients do not produce enough insulin to keep their blood glucose levels within balance. Glucose, a type of sugar, is the body’s source of energy. Insulin is a hormone that controls the levels of blood glucose. Blood levels of glucose that either are too high or too low both have serious consequences.

Hypoglycemia, a condition in which glucose levels are too low, can lead to coma or death
Hyperglycemia, a situation when glucose levels are too high, results in long-term problems that may include blindness, kidney failure, and amputation

Medtronic MiniMed Glucose Monitor and Insulin Pump

The glucose monitor and insulin pump are parts of a small device, about the size of a cell phone, to help diabetes patients manage their blood glucose levels. The device is worn outside the body, not surgically implanted.

Insulin pump therapy is controlled by the main components of the Medtronic REAL-Time system, including:

An insulin reservoir
An insulin pump
An infusion set that has a soft, flexible tube
A glucose monitor
A tiny glucose sensor
A MiniLink REAL-Time transmitter

The reservoir holds enough insulin for about three days for most diabetics. The pump delivers a constant stream of insulin from the reservoir to the body through a narrow flexible tube, 24 hours a day. As a part of the MiniMed REAL-Time Paradigm continuous glucose monitoring system, the blood glucose monitor shows computer readouts in graph and numerical form. These indicate blood glucose levels and whether they are trending up or down.

Diabetes patients use the monitor to keep track of their glucose levels and know when to test their blood through a finger stick. This will let diabetes patients know when they need to push a button on the device, causing the insulin pump to deliver an extra amount (bolus) of insulin to regulate their blood glucose levels.

The glucose sensor, a tiny device injected under the skin and worn for up to three days continuously sends data on glucose levels to a MiniLink REAL-Time Transmitter. Using radio waves, the transmitter sends the data to the insulin pump. Although the device measures the amount of glucose in the blood and transmits the information to the monitor, it does not automatically adjust the glucose levels; that still must be done manually by the patient.

Harmed by a Glucose Monitor?

If you suspect that your Medtronic MiniMed Glucose Monitor and Insulin Pump defaulted or harmed you in any way, you may wish to speak with our medtronic lawyer to determine if you qualify for a legal remedy. For more information, contact a Medtronic lawyer today.

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