Subject: [IP] New Minimed Pump Info

Hi there folks,

I just came from the Minimed headquarters this evening. They are doing
usability testing on the new pump and materials that are due for release
sometime in the next few months most likely - the new Paradigm 512. They've
added a few new features that are actually pretty nice (especially the
'bolus wizard').

Changes from the Paradigm 511:

1) Bolus Wizard
- - A new feature that helps you calculate your bolus amount - takes into
consideration previous boluses, blood glucose readings, and meals.
- - If the Bolus Wizard is turned on, the pump will also accept BG readings
from the Paradigm Link Glucose meter (nifty looking little meter by BD -
sends readings to the pump remotely). One of the facilitators there
suggested that the meter would actually be included with the pump.

2) BG reminder
- - The BG reminder is an optional feature that beeps or vibrates to remind
you to check your BG after a bolus.

3) Temporary Bolus
- - Temporary bolus can be either insulin rate/hour or a percent of your
current basal rate.

4) Alarm Clock
- - The alarm clock allows you to set up to eight alarms throughout the day
to
remind you of an event or activity.

5) Low reservoir warning
- - The warning is adjustable and can be set for a specified number of
insulin
units or hours of insulin remaining.

6) Alarm and bolus history
- - The history features now allow you to select an item and view the
details