The most current model of Medtronic MiniMed insulin pump available in Canada is the 780G with Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) and auto-corrections. The term SmartGuard has replaced the term "AutoMode". Older and still popular Medtronic models in use include the MiniMed 630G, 670G and the 770G with AID which is upgradeable to the 780G. For a comparison between AID pumps, click here.

Topics
- OVERVIEW: 780G insulin pump
- CGM: Preparation, Alerts & Alarms
- 670 & 770G AUTO MODE: Preparation, Start, Keys to Success
- CareLink: Reports
- Training
- Company Handouts & Videos
- Company Contacts
Related:
780G Overview
For comparison with the older 770G pump, see the Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Pumps page here.
- The 780G SmartGuard feature uses an algorithm and Guardian Sensor 3 to adjust and correct glucose readings every 5 minutes when SmartGuard is engaged.
- Automated insulin delivery may include toggling basal up, down or off and may include the addition of auto corrections.
- Glucose Targets available in SmartGuard
- 5.5 mmol/L (with auto corrections on as default; these can be disabled)
- 6.1 mmol/L (with auto corrections on as default; these can be disabled)
- 6.7 mmol/L (with auto corrections on as default; these can be disabled)
- 8.3 mmol/L with no autocorrections available
- The pump can be used in:
- Full SmartGuard Mode (previously termed AutoMode)
- Or in manual plus suspend before low
- Or in full manual mode
- The pump and sensor communicate via MiniMed Mobile phone app using Bluetooth.
- Data is visible on the app and is uploaded to Carelink automatically. The app will not program the pump.
- Carb counting and manual meal bolusing are required.
- For more information visit Medtronic.
- Consideration: If A1c prior to the start of using an AID pump (previously hybrid closed loop) could drop quickly by more than 2% over 3 months (particularly for those with A1c in double digits), consider discussions with the specialist physican and patient about higher temporary glucose targets. Rapid A1c improvements have been associated with changes in retinopathy and rarely, painful treatment induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) or insulin edema.
SmartGuard (previously AutoMode)Features Available for Use
In SmartGuard, users will only be able to control the:
- Active insulin time
- Carbohydrate ratio
- Glucose target (4 presets)
The following are NOT available for use in SmartGuard (they are available in Manual Mode):
- Temporary basal rates
- Insulin sensitivity factor - ISF (The algorithm determines a correction dose based on recent insulin delivery, not on ISF. The patient may accept or decline the dose.)
- Dual or square wave bolus
- Pre-set boluses
- Easy bolus
- Manual bolus with user decided units
- Remote bolus
Additional SmartGuard (previously Auto Mode) information:
- Requires blood glucose calibrations of CGM. Usually, three calibrations on day 1 of the sensor and usually two calibrations daily afterwards.
- SmartGuard will stop if the pump delivers basal insulin based on insulin delivery history, and not sensor readings, for four hours.
- Periodically the manual basal rates should be updated to reflect overall basal insulin delivery in SmartGuard.
- Guardian Link CGM Preparation page
- The AutoMode Setup page refers only to 670G and 770G models
Training
780G (Upgraded from 770G)
- 770G to 780G is a software update. Medtronic arranges with patient. Click here for an overview of steps.
- Patient 780G Training Page
- 780G User Guide (PDF)
- CPT Trainer Portal
- The Virtual 780G pump is here and best used on mobile (but also works on desktop) ...To clear the 'virtual' keyboard on the desktop version, see this 1 minute video here
- Upgrade notes:
- If in AutoMode prior to upgrade, SmartGuard will start in about 5-6 hours and require a capillary glucose test.
- If not in AutoMode prior to upgrade, SmartGuard will start in 3 days (specifically, 48 hours from midnight after the upgrade was done. This requires a capillary glucose test at midnight when the notice on the pump is presented to start SmartGuard, or the person may prefer to wait till the next morning to start SmartGuard).
- To engage Suspend Before Low while waiting three days in Manual Mode: Main menu > Settings > Alert Settings > Low Alert > Edit (you will see Suspend before low on/off and choose glucose level).
At Follow-Up or At 780G SmartGuard Training:
Recommended settings to assist SmartGuard. (These may need to change in manual mode.)
- Target 5.5 mmol/L is the default. (If need to raise it visit Main Menu > SmartGuard > SmartGuard Settings)
- 2 hr Active Insulin Time is suggested but is NOT the default consider changing. (Main Menu > Insulin > Insulin Delivery Settings > Bolus wizard setup)
- Bolus Increment 0.025 units ((Main Menu > Insulin > Insulin Delivery Settings)
- Bolus delivery speed: Quick (Main Menu > Insulin > Insulin Delivery Settings)
- Advise to prebolus for meals
- Carb Ratio may need to be strengthened
- Carelink report is the same except for the following:

- Above Carelink 780G: Small purple bars below the line are auto-corrections. As usual, purple bars above the line are meal boluses. Pink continues to be auto-basal.
- Above: The patient Medtronic App view is the same except, long blue bars indicate auto-corrections. As usual, little yellow fork/knife symbols on bottom indicate carb input (touching reveals grams); little blue vials on top indicate meal bolus OR if the patient has delivered a manual correction (after opening Bolus Menu and seeing the pump suggests one. Otherwise, pump will deliver this as auto-correction in time.)
770G
- VIRTUAL 770G MEDTRONIC PUMP: Click here. Works on mobile and desktop (desktop, hide the virtual keyboard if it shows by clicking the round keyboard logo top right.)
- 770G User Guide
- 770G Menu Map (webpage)
- Getting Started Booklets for: 770G Pump CGM, AutoMode
- MiniMed Mobile App Quick Reference Guide
- 770G System Training Page for Patients (Videos)
- *The MiniMed 770G System Training Page for Patients (Videos)*
Medtronic Resources 770G: Videos & PDF Handouts
- Older models: 670G Menu Map and 670G User Guide (U.S. Minimed 670 Support Page is comprehensive) and 630G User Guide
- Carelink Reports
- Medtronic Webinars for Professionals
- Protocol for Hybrid Closed Loop Technology(pdf) with 670G (Medtronic)
- Auto Mode Patient Handout (AHS)
- Active insulin time: Adjusting video
- Alarms: Clear alert or alarm video
- AutoMode: Adjust Insulin-to-carb ratio video
- AutoMode: The ABC's of Managing AutoMode- 2020 (PDF)
- AutoMode: Exit Reason Reference Guide (PDF)
- Basal rate: Making a change in manual mode video
- Bolus with no glucose data video
- Carelink: Getting Started with Carelink Personal video (13 min, 2020-04)
- Carelink: How to upload your information to carelink video (3 min, 2018-05)
- CGM automatically connect transmitter video
- CGM manually connect transmitter video
- CGM inserting sensor video
- CGM taping sensor video
- CGM taping tips PDF
- CGM home screen video
- CGM personalized alerts/alarms (15 min) video
- CGM Tips & Tricks (15 min, 2020-05) video
- Display options video
- Infusion set best practices and taping tips (PDF-2020)
- Infusion Set Videos (there are 10 second delays to start videos)
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- Mio Advanced Video (90 degree insertion)
- Mio Video (90 degree) and separate Mio PDF handout
- Mio 30 video (30 degree)
- Silhouette Video and separate Silhouette PDF handout
- Sure-T Video and separate Sure-T PDF handout
- Quick Set video and separate Quick Set PDF handout
- Infusion Sites and Rotation video
- Reservoir Fill video
- Other 670G patient training materials, videos
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Cannula Fills Set Name Cannula Length Cannula Fill Silhouette 13 mm or 17 mm 0.7 unit Mio 30 13 mm 0.7 unit Quick Set 6 mm
9 mm0.3 unit
0.5 unitMio 6 mm
9 mm0.3 unit
0.5 unitMio Advanced 6 mm 0.6 unit Sure-T 6 mm or 8 mm Zero unit
Company Contacts
- CONTACTS- MEDTRONIC
- Medtronic Canada Website
- Medtronic Insulin Pump Innovation Page
- Customer Care: 1-800-284-4416
- Diabetes Territory Manager (Southern Alberta): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1-403-829-1932
- Diabetes Clinical Specialist (Alberta): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 1-403-831-4102
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