Medtronic’s MiniMed Connect is placed in a pocket or on a keychain. It reads, displays and transmits data from the company’s implanted pumps.
An external glucose sensor and insulin pump continually deliver insulin through an infusion system under the skin. It can be programmed to shut off automatically if glucose levels reach predefined thresholds.
Glucose and insulin levels are displayed on an app and the on the web. The device can send texts to family members if glucose is too high or low.
In related news, the company has recently established a partnership with Samsung to develop secure applications for diabetes management. They will create apps optimized to display data from Medtronic’s devices on Samsung’s phones.
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