KIT
Medtrum
Brand: TouchCare
Pump name: A6 TouchCare System
Sensor augmented: Yes, with S6 CGM
from Medtrum.
Colour display: Yes
Careline:
Medtrum's A6 TouchCare System
incorporates a tube-free insulin patch
pump, a CGM sensor and includes a
Predictive Low Glucose Suspend (PLGS)
mechanism - a semi-closed loop system
which can help prevent hypos. Insulin
delivery is automatically suspended when
the sensor glucose is predicted to reach
the low limit in a set period of time. Basal
insulin will be automatically resumed
when the sensor glucose is within the
target range.
Relatively thin, small and light, the A6
TouchCare insulin pump has a 200-unit
insulin reservoir, infusion set, pumping
mechanism, and power supply. Basal
patterns are stored in the pump, delivery
continuing even when the PDM is out
of range. Easy to operate, with remote
bolus dosing an option, it can be worn in
the shower, when swimming and doing
other exercise. The corresponding A6
TouchCare CGM has a seven-day sensor
life and uploads data automatically to the
Medtrum software, all managed by the
TouchCare (Personal Diabetes Manager,
or PDM) connected to the sensor and
pump via Bluetooth. Using the PDM you
can see sensor information at a glance
including trend arrows with customizable
reminders and alerts.
The PDM controls the pump bas,
which is the patch part that is attached
to the body, and which comes in four
colours (pink, blue, green, lavender). The
pump base is the 'brains' of the system
and has a four-year guarantee. It does
not get thrown away after every use but
is recharged.
www.medtrum.com
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tackle individual, local and national access issues as well as
help more people gain access to diabetes technology, both
now and in the future.
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