Medtronic Australasia Pty. Ltd. provides various types of solutions for diabetic patients. Their real-time continuous glucose monitoring systems can effectively be used to control diabetes. These systems display real-time glucose readings, trend graph, and directional arrows that help to analyse the effects of diet, exercise, medication and lifestyle based on glucose levels. Alarms are incorporated in these systems to warn users of low as well as high glucose levels. These glucose monitoring systems display updated glucose readings every five minutes all 24 hours of the day. Continuous glucose monitoring devices compared to finger-stick devices are more effective in detecting problems that require therapeutic attention.
These portable glucose monitoring systems do not require changes in routine activities of the user and allow comfortable monitoring as well as control of diabetes. Continuous reading for up to 3 days can be stored in these systems. Glucose sensors in these systems are attached to a small, waterproof transmitter that sends wireless glucose data to the insulin pump. Since the transmitter is not attached to the insulin pump, movement of the user is not restricted. Insulin is delivered through an infusion set with a cannula. The insulin pumps in these systems can deliver insulin in a steady and continuous dose. Insulin pumps can be programmed to accommodate different needs at different times of the day. The bolus feature automatically calculates the amount of insulin required by the body based on specific parameters and suggests an appropriate dosage.