The fda approves medtronics minimed 670g hybrid closed loop. Anyways, any inputadvice would be greatly appreciated. My last week in manual mode on the 670g my estimated a1c was 7. The system seems to be calibrated to stay on the high side. Finding success with auto mode for the medtronic minimed 670g. When it is in auto mode is it truly auto for basal or does it tell you to go stick. The system certainly is not set to control a rising blood sugar. Nicky answers your questions about the minimed 670g system. When medtronic won approval for the minimed 670g from the fda in 2016, it was a big deal. But as everything diabetes related, your experience will be different.
I was a licensed dietitian for years and 50 years of type one. Please subscribe so you get updates on future videos. Review what i love and hate about the minimed 670g. Use the narrow results filters to quickly find the information you need. He answered some questions for us about what its like to live with this promising new device. Manual mode is using the pump with or without a continuous glucose monitor cgm in a traditional way, like previous pump systems from medtronic. It turns basal insulin up, down or off according to your needs. The fda approved medtronics 670g insulin pump system, featuring automatic adjustment of insulin levels based on data from a continuous glucose meter. Smartguard technology automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on sg values. Fixed low alert your system has a fixed low alert if your sg reaches or falls below 50 mgdl. Jun 25, 2018 dublin june 25, 2018 medtronic plc nyse.
Mdt, the global leader in medical technology, today announced it has received ce conformite europeenne mark for the minimedtm 670g hybrid closed. Fcc id oh21510 620g630g640g670g insulin delivery pump by. Medtronic auto mode keys to success diabetes educators calgary. Jason gensler is one of the first users of the medtronic 670g hybrid closed loop insulin pump system, sometimes referred to as an artificial pancreas. The minimed 670g from medtronic is an insulin pump coupled with a glucose sensor. In manual mode, you can use the system as an integrated. The minimed 670g system with smartguard auto mode gives you freedom to think. Medtronic minimed 670g manuals manuals and user guides for medtronic minimed 670g.
The 670g in auto mode is an automatic basal control. When the 670g is operating in auto mode, it receives a glucose value from the cgm every five minutes and uses it to automatically adjust basal insulin delivery, targeting a level of 120 mgdl. Manual mode is not a mode that you turn on or off in a menu, but is simply the mode the pump is in when it is not in auto mode. The content of this website contains material for the education of health care professionals and is unsuitable for a nonprofessional audience. Getting started with the minimed 640g system medtronic diabetes. Auto mode, a smartguard feature, automatically adjusts basal insulin every 5 minutes based on. It enables greater glucose control with reduced user input. This is available in both manual mode and auto mode. It uses basal rates set by the user and his or her medical team, has variable insulintocarb. Lennart goedhart on support for medtronic 670g in auto mode. Medtronic minimed 670g insulin pump pros cons integrated. The hcl system was used for 12,389 patient days 2977 for adolescents and 9412 for adults, patients used the auto mode for an average of 75. Adapt your manual and auto mode use to your sensors patterns. Auto mode readiness quick reference medtronic diabetes.
Minimed 670g getting started guide auto mode medtronic. When you train on the 670g, theres an initial 7day period where you learn to transition from manual mode to auto mode. At medtronic we are not just committed to developing new and innovative products to help improve the lives of people with diabetes. Complete the automode 670g checklist with your trainer. If glucose starts trending high, the system may deliver more basal insulin to preventlimit high blood sugars. Mode is similar to delivering a bolus with the bolus wizard feature in manual mode. Guides and manuals for a better understanding while our products are easy to use, we know how important it is to have access to guides and manuals to ensure. How dexcom can fight back against medtronics artificial pancreas. It uses a computer program called an algorithm to automate certain aspects of insulin delivery. But that doesnt mean you should expect an a1c that low if you use the 670g in auto mode. Medtronic announced that 26 yearold approval for the 670g will launch within 1 year i. After months of waiting, i finally received the worlds first hybrid closed loop system, the minimed 670g system.
Micra is completely selfcontained within the heart and provides the therapy needed. When the pump uses all of its sounds and vibrations to try and get your attention. The minimed 670g was the first glucose management system to achieve fdas designation of an artificial pancreas device system when it was approved in. Fwiw, i beat the 670g on time in range or at least, the published averages from clinical trials most days with my t. December november october september august july june. For complete information about auto mode and the minimed 670g system.
Any time your pump is not in auto mode, it is referred to as manual mode. It is the first and only system to automate and personalise the delivery of basal insulin 24 hours a day in people with type 1 diabetes. Finding freedom with the medtronic 670g beyond type 1. So im watching the f1 race on tv thats taking place in montreal right now, and i was wondering if the cars are automatic or manual, and are they all. Mode is not a mode that you turn on or off in a menu, but is simply the mode the pump is in when it is not in auto mode. If the user is beginning to trend high, the pump can automatically start delivering more basal to compensate. Advertised as the worlds first hybrid closed loop system, it is the first commercial product of. Users are required to wear the insulin pump and cgm sensor for a week so the pumps control algorithm can learn about your basal insulin needs. Jan 31, 2018 i have been on auto mode for 2 months now. Bolusing for carbs before meals is necessary, but auto mode auto adjusts the basal after the bolus is given. Fda approves medtronics minimed 630g system, ships in.
However, even from starting on the 670g, things were getting better. Prescribers instructions to patient for manual mode and auto mode. I went from a tslim with dexcom 5 that worked great to the 630 which felt like a major downgrade. The minimed 670g system is an insulin pump that features smartguard. Fda approves first hybridclosed loop system, medtronics 670g.
The minimed 670g system can be used in two different ways manual mode and auto mode. This allows the pump to make adjustments to the users basal rates automatically based on the sensor readings. That feature wasnt nearly as useful on the 670g bc as you know the pump just kicks out into manual mode if it thinks the cgms numbers are inconsistent. I like the medtronic better than the animas any day of the week, adn the 670g is the best. Medtronic minimed 670g 26yearold data and nextgen products. Medtronic diabetes europe, middle east, africa 241 views. I was out of town and just got my 670 set up a couple days ago. When in hybrid closed loop mode, the system acts as a basal rate modifier, giving insulin via 5minute microboluses if running above target, and. The minimed 670g system includes smartguard technology, our latest advancement in diabetes management. Discussion in insulin pump forum started by masonbason63, oct 6. I tested 6 times a day before 670g and there are days i have to test more due to auto mode. Medtronic says minimed 670g glucose management system. Auto mode for the hybrid closed loop function, or manual mode that still. I believe that helped me a lot, especially since the 670g works differently than even the 630g.
Medtronic minimed 530g manuals manuals and user guides for medtronic minimed 530g. This is achieved by automatically controlling basal insulin delivery to regulate glucose levels to a target sensor glucose sg. Medtronics minimed 670g system is an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor that also has technology to put you in auto mode where it will automatically adjust your basal insulin every 5 minutes based on your blood. Back in the april may 2018 time frame, i wrote about my initial experiences with the medtronic 670g insulin pumpcgms and its auto mode, a clever feature thats designed to keep people like me from experiencing lifethreatening low blood sugars and prolonged highs at the time, i had quite a lot to say about both the positives and negatives. Minimed 670glearning modules course medtronic diabetes. Medtronic offers many pacemaker options please talk with your heart doctor to determine the best pacemaker option for your health situation. Minimed 670g system support about auto mode about auto mode device. Resource library to aid your practice and make it easier for you to assist your patients, weve compiled a variety of resource materials that you can download and share. The below videos are for minimed 670g system with guardian sensor 3.
It is a little button heavy and any time you get an occlusion it kicks you out of auto mode, which happens more often then id like. Manual mode manual mode refers to system functions other than auto mode. Medical device company medtronic has announced the us launch of the worlds first hybrid closedloop system, a nearartificial pancreas, for people with type 1 diabetes. We have 1 medtronic minimed 530g manual available for free pdf download. And in manual mode, the 670g default setting for suspendbasalonlow is off you have to remember to turn it on. Done with auto mode on my medtronic 670g and maybe done. Minimed 670g system customer coverage toolkit medtronic. The insulin pump automatically administers or withholds basal insulin depending on blood glucose results and user selectable administration rates.
I will not be in auto mode until next week, but i would test doing an additional manual bolus of one or two units when my bgs are over 200. Medtronic 670g automode learning period technology. Use this mode during airline travel when you are instructed to turn off wireless devices. Medtronic i believe in the event of a crisis will send a follower of your choice a text message. System users manual, getting started, manual, instructions for the experienced user, instructions manual.
Both manual and auto mode calibration required to improve sensor accuracy. Perform a bg on linked meter, confirm on pump, and then choose calibrate. The smartguard technology can be used in two modes. This alert cannot be changed, but the alert can be cleared. Your minimed 670g system can be used in two different ways manual mode and auto mode. The medtronic minimed 670g system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin at user selectable rates and administration of insulin boluses in user selectable amounts for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons, fourteen years of. A deeper look at medtronics minimed 670g diabetesmine. Done with auto mode on my medtronic 670g and maybe done with my 670g. How dexcom can fight back against medtronic s artificial pancreas the approval of medtronic s minimed 670g could reshape the type 1 treatment market next year, but i wouldnt count dexcom out. My guess is i will have to drop auto mode and go back to manual mode. Medtronics minimed 670g system, which selfadjusts blood sugar levels and delivers basal insulin when needed, has been given the go ahead by the us food and drug administration fda. The minimed 670g system automatically adjusts basal insulin delivery every five minutes, based on continuous glucose monitoring cgm readings, to offer protection against both highs and lows 2,3. Review of the minimed 670g system cost, use, side effects, and how it works for treating diabetes. This is for people who are considering upgrading to the new medtronic 670g system and using automode.
Page 348 reservoir the small container that you fill with insulin and insert into your delivery device. If you dont have acrobat reader, click the button to download at no charge. Fcc id application submitted by medtronic minimed, inc. So, i started on the 670g on august 1st, and stayed in manual mode for 2 weeks. Getting started with minimed 670g smartguard auto mode. All in all, its better, but not perfect, which is probably what youd expect.
Why i wont be switching to medtronics 670g insulin. The blue shield means im in auto mode on the 670g i have been on auto mode for 2 months now. Information for school nurses 2 operating modes manual mode auto mode standard pump therapy. Ive found that when the sensor is in auto mode, it requires many more calibrations, and that it is much quicker to not accept a calibration and eventually tell you to change a sensor than if its in manual mode. Medtronic performed an evaluation of the minimed 670g system and determined that it may not be safe for use in children under the age of 7 because of the way that the system is designed and the daily insulin requirements. Minimed 670g system the worlds first hybrid closed loop system media contact. Minimed 670g system support auto mode readiness quick reference auto mode readiness quick reference device. Medtronic announces us launch of minimed 670g hybrid closed. If you are currently using acrobat reader, it is recommended that you download the latest version to increase file download speed.
I have never had such great morning bgs as i do now on the 670g. By registering for minimed care, you can benefit from the following. Medtronic receives ce mark for minimedtm 670g hybrid closed. In this mode, the 670g functions as pretty much a gardenvariety pump, albeit a nice one. Medtronic minimed 670g integrated diabetes services. We also provide you with ongoing support and customer service to help you make the most of your pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. My unprofessional opinion is that when bg is high, the resistance factor the amount of bgs reduced by 1 unit of insulin becomes lower which is not accounted for in the medtronic algarithm. Patients can start either on pump or cgm first and transition quickly to full. When using auto mode, the only two manual mode settings that impact bolus. This basal insulin delivery is referred to as auto basal. If a manual injection is required, delay auto mode start for 4 hours. Narrow results document type user guides instructions for use reference guide clinical summaries case studies presentations. Micra is our smallest line of pacemakers leaving no bump under the skin, no chest scar, and requiring no lead.
Overall, i love it and would highly recommend the medtronic 670g. Why i dont use auto mode on my minimed 670g insulin nation. I would say that 95% of the time i wake up at the targeted 120 mgdl or below. Using automode, youre supposed to enter a bg and calibrate the pump to the sensor at least every 12 hours twice per day. The medtronic minimed 670g system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin at user selectable rates and administration of insulin boluses in user selectable amounts for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons, fourteen years of age and older, requiring insulin as well as for the continuous monitoring and trending. Mp6025957024 a general settings this chapter provides information about common tasks for various settings. May 20, 2018 for every fake carb i entered, a period of minimum delivery followed, requiring me to use fake carbs again as correction.
It is a new way of thinking about pumping and it takes some time for the pump to learn you. Trial results published for medtronics minimed 670g. If anyone wants to ask me about anything having to do with the 670g or auto mode, i would be more. We would guess that once the 670genlite 3 is approved, 630g users will be able to start using the improved sensor.
The pump will allow you to turnon automode after about 4days of cgm sensor data has been logged. For complete information about auto mode and your minimed 670g system, see the minimed 670g system user guide. This is a semiclosed loop system because although it automatically adjusts your insulin dose every 5minutes, the user must still manually bolus insulin at mealtimes or announce exercise. Airplane mode airplane mode temporarily stops wireless communication with your pump. I received my 670g last thursday and my sensors last saturday.
Medtronic says it listened to people about wanting choice, so its allowing that switch between modes. I began on the 670g on june 20th, switched to auto mode on july th. In other words, if auto mode is not active, the system is in manual mode. So far im favouring auto through the week, and manual mode at weekends. Minimed 670g insulin pump mmt1780k what to do if auto mode is not ready the auto mode readiness table shows what to do when the wait icon or the question icon appears by items on the auto mode readiness status screen. Also, im not worried about the frequent alarms on the 670 as i realize this disease requires a lot of work and i dont mind putting it in if its going to be the best for my health. Dec 10, 2017 the minimed 670g from medtronic is an insulin pump coupled with a glucose sensor. Call medtronic for technical assistance at 1800 777 808. That makes sense when you consider, that during user trials, the 670g auto mode system reduced lows by 44% but only reduced highs by 11%. The medtronic minimed 670g system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin at user selectable rates and administration of insulin boluses in user selectable amounts for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons, fourteen years of age and older, requiring insulin as well as for the continuous. Auto mode seems to work beautifully when one is at rest and fasting since there are no curveballs for the auto mode algorithm. In manual mode, the pump uses programmed settings just like other pumps there are 3 auto modes.
Auto mode delivers basal insulin automatically based on your sensor glucose readings. With medtronic s announcement of their new 670g the worlds first hybrid closedloop system, there are bound to be lots of questions from many people who have been anticipating this launch for quite some time, and some who might not be quite as intheknow as others. Minimed 670g insulin pump mmt1780k auto mode is an insulin delivery feature designed to help people on intensive insulin therapy to achieve better control 24 hours a day. We have 9 medtronic minimed 670g manuals available for free pdf download. You should watch these as well as reference the training guides if you have ordered an insulin pump. The enhanced transmitter is a good foundation to finding success with auto mode since the more accurate the sensor, the better the control. Thats right, it is allowed to be 33% off so you cant really trust what you see on your screen. Support for medtronic 670g in auto mode on retired.