CGMS helps monitor lifestyle changes and how certain insulins, medicines, food , etc is affecting the glucose levels. A graphic image of the CGMS test helps identify the fluctuations with accuracy and alternate measures can be taken accordingly.

Monitoring at those times when glucose levels are generally not measured, helps to identify problems in insulin doses and food intake. CGMS machines/monitors also have alarms to inform patients about hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.

CGMS technology has also been integrated with Insulin Pumps. This allows ‘real-time’ management of glucose levels. Our next post will talk about the latest range of Medtronic Minimed Insulin Pumps integrated with CGMS technology.

The CGM ready VEO Insulin Pump takes diabetes management to a new level. With revolutionary features such as the automatic insulin shut-off mechanism, it gives you and your family the freedom you deserve.

MiniMed Paradigm VEO

Available in multiple colors

Features of the Paradigm VEO :

The pump is equipped with Low Glucose Suspend (LGS) mechanism, which will automatically suspend insulin delivery when glucose levels are too low, thus reducing the risk of severe hypoglycaemia.

It is a CGM ready pump, which provides you the benefit of having access to your glucose readings 24×7 and the ability to take instant action with the press of a button.

Bolus Wizard - Does the insulin calculations for you and suggests bolus amounts.

5 color options.

Bright screen, easily navigable, and user friendly instructions.

Minimum basal rates of 0.025 U/hr. Ideal for very young children and insulin sensitive patients.

Active Insulin Alert - Prevent stacking of insulin.

Predictive Alerts - Alerts you when glucose levels are likely to cross a high or low limit.

Missed Meal Bolus Alert - Alerts you when a meal bolus seems to have been missed.

Trend Arrows - Alerts when glucose levels are rapidly rising or falling.

The Paradigm VEO is supported by the on-line CareLink Software, which turns your CGM and BG readings into effective and easy to understand reports, that can be saved, downloaded and printed out. The pump can be easily connected to a PC through a CareLink USB.

Diabetes will be an epidemic in India by the year 2020. Experts say 1 in 5 Indians will be diabetic by 2020. With increased stress, poor lifestyle habits and bad genes, Indians are more prone to Diabetes than anyone else.

Once detected with Diabetes, it stays for life. Then on, it’s all about good glucose control. The better your control, the longer and healthier your life.

Uncontrolled sugar levels can lead to multiple complications such as glaucoma, liver damage, cardiovascular problems, sexual problems etc.

When the body’s pancreas give way, it’s time to move over mere oral medication and externally inject Insulin. Which means sugar control is the all the more difficult.

The Insulin Pump is probably the only device which can assure great control to Insulin dependant Diabetes patients, over and above other Insulin Infusion/Injection Devices. Not only do they provide the best control, they even help you lead a flexible and hassle free life, since Insulin Pumps provide pre loaded basal doses automatically. Apart from that, there is the freedom from multiple daily pricks. With Insulin Pumps, ideally you need around 10 pricks a month. In our country, where the diet is carbohydrate heavy, boluses can be taken accordingly, discreetly and at the touch of a button.

The greatest advantage in a country like India, where Diabetes or any chronic ailment as for that matter could be a taboo, is the discreetness of the device. It looks like a mobile phone and can comfortably hide below your clothes or in your pocket.

Unlike insulin shots with syringes, pump infusion sites need to be changed less frequently. Scientific evidence from published studies have proven added benefit of insulin pumps in improving quality of life, normalizing sugars in recalcitrant diabetes, improving sexual function, and relieving the intractable pain of neuropathy.

Currently, there are a few thousand Diabetics on Insulin Pumps in India. Many of them bought them from outside the country, after they were pleasantly surprised seeing diabetics in developed countries lead a life of great sugar control and minimum pricks.

There is very poor awareness of Insulin Pumps in India among doctors and patients alike. A lot of myths about Insulin Pumps will be answered in this blog. Insulin Pump companies are also slowly and steadily increasing awareness of the benefits of the Insulin Pump Therapy.

In the western world, pumps are commonly used by Type 1 diabetic patients, whereas in India 80% of pumpers are Type 2 diabetics.

The global Insulin Pump Market is expected to double by 2016 with an increasing aging population, obesity, and increased patient awareness.

Myth: You have to get surgery to install the insulin pump.
Fact: Many individuals believe that you need surgery before you can use an insulin pump. This simply is not true. Insulin pumps are small, portable devices about the size of a small cell phone or MP3 player. It can be worn on a belt or in a pouch outside your clothes, and it delivers insulin continuously through a small tube placed under your skin.

Medtronic Insulin Pump- Diabetes Control

Myth: Wearing an insulin pump is uncomfortable.
Fact: It can take a little bit of time to get used to wearing your new insulin pump. When you first start using your pump, you may feel the insertion site. However, once you get used to wearing your pump, you may forget about it until you need to give yourself a bolus or change your infusion set

Myth: With an insulin pump, you can forget you have diabetes.
Fact: To use your insulin pump properly, you need to be trained how to use it. You will need to check your blood sugar levels before meals and at bedtime, determine how many carbohydrates you’ll eat, and program those values into your insulin pump. The insulin pump will then calculate and suggest therapy based on your individualized programmed settings.

Myth: Anyone with diabetes can use an insulin pump.
Fact: Insulin pumps are indicated for any individual with diabetes mellitus who requires insulin. The ideal person for an insulin pump may be one who is willing to learn how to use the pump, has a strong support team, and is physically and mentally ready to incorporate a pump into their life.

Fact: Where are these insulin pumps available in India?
DNG Medical provides insulin pumps by Medtronic- world leader in medical devices. To get more information, please call:
Shridhar Gupta- Phone:(0) 98310-33262, Email: shridhar.gupta@dngindia.com
Office Telephone: (033) 2280-3661, (033) 2281-7592

To control diabetes, patients control their diet, but this only leads to limited control of blood sugar. And even though your fasting blood sugar levels might make it seem like its in control. But through the day, your blood sugar levels are going all over the place- That’s the part that is dangerous for you! Keeping your blood sugar level as close to the normal range is important in minimizing the complications that can result after years of diabetes.

So, how do you really control your blood sugar levels?
An Insulin Pump.

What is the Insulin Pump?
The insulin pump is the latest advancement in technology for controlling diabetes. Developed by medical world leader, Medtronic- Its a small device (size of an mp3 player) that continuosly monitors your blood glucose levels and as required delivers insulin to manage your glucose levels.

An insulin pump is a useful device for achieving this control, especially in patients who have a drop in blood sugar during the night, an erratic work schedule requiring flexible therapy, or inadequate control with other methods. An insulin pump is made up of a pump reservoir (like regular insulin syringe, but bigger) filled with regular insulin, a small battery-operated pump and a computer chip that allows the user to control exactly how much inuslin the pump delivers. It is all contained in a plastic case about the size of a beeper.

Medtronic Insulin Pump Device

More about the insulin pump:
It delivers insulin in two ways: continuously at a low dose and rapidly in a larger dose. The low dose is delivered every few minutes 24 hours a day to maintain a “basal” level of insulin, as the pancreas does in people without diabetes. Maintaining a low level of insulin cuts down on bouts of low blood sugar occurring in the morning and with unexpected exercise or stress. The larger, or “bolus,” doses are given before meals. With the press of a button, you program how much additional insulin the pump is to release, depending on results of blood sugar monitoring and the amount of food you intend to eat. Your body’s rhythms and requirements are unique, so you must work very closely with your physician to get the doses just right for you.

Clear out your myths and facts about insulin pumps.

Where are these insulin pumps available in India?
DNG Medical provides insulin pumps by Medtronic- world leader in medical devices. To get more information, please call:
Shridhar Gupta- Phone:(0) 98310-33262, Email: shridhar.gupta@dngindia.com
Office Telephone: (033) 2280-3661, (033) 2281-7592

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