Medtronic guardian Getting Started Manual - page 2
Congratulations on your decision
to use the
Medtronic Guardian
®
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system!
A solid understanding of CGM basics is essential to your success.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this guide:
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Under stAndinG CGM
Glucose Readings Blood glucose (BG) meter and sensor glucose (SG) readings
come from similar, but different, places in your body
Calibration
A glucose sensor needs BG meter readings to function properly
Settings
Personalize and adjust your settings over time
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stArt inG-Up CGM
Step 1 – Inserting the Glucose Sensor
Step 2 – Using the Guardian Monitor
Step 3 – Programming Settings
Step 4 – Connecting the MiniLink® Transmitter
Step 5 – Calibrating
Step 6 – Reading the Display
Step 7 – Capturing Events
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ApplyinG CGM in yoUr life
What is CareLink™ Therapy Management Software?
How do CareLink Software reports help me?
How do I sign up for CareLink Software?