User's Manual

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Meal plan
You will always receive some basal insulin from your Implantable Insulin
Pump. When you program a meal bolus, this will be in addition to your basal
rate.
As with any insulin therapy, it is recommended that you keep some form of
fast-acting sugar with you at all times to treat hypoglycemia. If you have any
questions concerning your meal plan and insulin therapy, discuss them with
your healthcare team as they are your best source of information.
Daily activities
There are no restrictions on your normal work, school, social, or sexual activ-
ities unless you have a medical condition which does not allow such activities.
Because your Pump is implanted, you may bathe and shower without any
interruption in insulin therapy. However, your PPC is not waterproof and
should be protected from getting damp or wet.
Exercise
You may participate in most physical activities with your Medtronic
MiniMed 2007D Implantable Pump Insulin System. Rough contact sports are
not recommended as Pump pocket injury may occur. Exercise may reduce
your insulin requirements, therefore, you must check your blood glucose fre-
quently during periods of exercise. In addition, it may be necessary to reduce
your basal rate during the exercise.
Travel
You may travel with your Medtronic MiniMed 2007D Implantable Insulin
Pump System. All extended trips should be discussed with your doctor. It is
safe to travel in a pressurized aircraft, which includes all commercial airlines.
Security systems at airports will not affect your Pump, but you may be asked
to show your Patient Emergency Information Card which explains the Pump
and PPC. Remember to always carry conventional insulin supplies with you
when you travel (insulin and syringes or an external Pump) in case of a medi-
cal emergency.