User Manual

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CHAPTER 7 Important Self-Care
Having a Medtronic MiniMed 2007 Implantable Insulin Pump System is
only one aspect of an overall management program to treat your diabetes.
There are many other requirements for achieving near normal blood glu-
cose levels.
This manual presents general information regarding blood glucose moni-
toring, meal planning, exercise and other issues concerning your implant-
able Pump. You will be instructed more specifically on these self-care
issues by your doctor, nurse, and dietitian. Be sure to discuss all questions
with them as they are your best source of information.
A support person such as a family member or friend should also read this
manual and pay particular attention to the section entitled, Develop
Emergency Plan in Chapter 6. Your support person should also be able
to program the PPC to stop insulin delivery as described in Chapter 6.
Blood glucose monitoring
NOTE: Remember much of the success of implantable
pump therapy depends on accurate and frequent
blood glucose monitoring.
Your Pump System does not monitor your blood glucose levels. You must
continue to self-monitor your blood glucose at least four times daily, and
then use this glucose information to program your Pump System. Blood