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MiniMed Insulin Pump Patients

The MiniMed insulin pump therapy system is a medical device that is produced by Medtronic and typically prescribed to diabetes patients who prefer to:

Be able to change strict eating and exercising schedules, especially those who want to exercise without having to eat first
Not receive multiple insulin injections on a daily basis
Ingest insulin in a more discreet manner
Receive more precise amounts of insulin and, thereby, improve control of their type-1 diabetes

Paradigm MiniMed pumps are typically not prescribed to type-2 diabetes patients, as this type of diabetes usually doesn't require patients to ingest insulin.

MiniMed Insulin Pump Patient Assistance

While the Paradigm MiniMed pump comes with an instructional brochure, patients can also learn how to use the insulin pump therapy system by visiting the Medtronic MiniMed Web Site.

Here, patients can use the interactive assistance program that includes step-by-step insulin pump patient instructions, along with pictures. The following is a list of abridged insulin pump instructions:

Calculate your bolus and basal rates using the REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) and the OneTouch UltraLink Meter.
Insert a cannula (an extremely thin tube) beneath the skin with a Quick-set Infusion Set (a hand-held, disposable medical device).
Fill the insulin pump's reservoir with insulin (and be sure that it never runs empty).
Fix the insulin pump to the cannula. The insulin pump will automatically deliver the precise amount of insulin you need, based on the blood glucose measurements transmitted by the OneTouch UltraLink Meter.
Secure the pump in a pocket or on the waistline.

It's vital that patients use the MiniMed insulin pump exactly as directed because improper use of these systems can cause insufficient flow of insulin and, in turn, hyperglycemia. This potentially fatal condition results from dangerously low blood sugar and can result in blindness, heart disease and kidney disease.

Hyperglycemia demands immediate medical attention for the best chances of survival.

MiniMed Insulin Pump Insurance Plans

The Medtronic Diabetes Corporation staffs specialists that work with our patients' doctors and insurance companies in order to:

Assess your level of coverage
Take and fill orders for insulin pump therapy systems and all related supplies

Interested diabetes patients can find out more about their eligibility and coverage by visiting the Medtronic Web site.

Compensation for MiniMed Defects & Injuries

Medtronic issued a national, voluntary recall of Lot 8 of its Quick-set Infusion Sets in July 2009. This Class I recall came on the heels of:

The discovery that around 60,000 infusion sets were defective (either because the cannula was bent or unable to stay connected to the pump system)
Over 200 hospitalizations of diabetes patients who developed hyperglycemia as a result of using these pumps

About 3 million infusion sets were affected by this recall.

Have you or a loved one been injured after using a Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump System? If so, contact us today to consult with an experienced MiniMed Insulin Pump Lawyer who will evaluate your case and help you recover compensation for the damages incurred.

Our injury and death lawyers are investigating all MiniMed cases. Our evaluations are not limited to persons injured by the recalled "Lot 8" infusion sets. To discuss the details of your unique circumstances, please contact our law offices today.

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