Medtronic Launches CareLink Personal 5.4 Therapy Management Software for Mac OS Platform

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Medtronic, a leading provider of medical technology, has announced the FDA approval and market launch of CareLink Personal 5.4 Therapy Management Software for the Mac OS platform. This new software is designed to help individuals with diabetes manage their glucose control by analyzing data from their insulin pump, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, and blood glucose meter. CareLink Personal provides users with easy-to-read reports, charts, and graphs to uncover trends and patterns in daily management that may not be apparent through traditional methods. The software is compatible with over 35 meters, including those without Mac support, and allows users to upload data through a secure and easy-to-use USB device.

Key Takeaways:

  • CareLink Personal 5.4 is a web-based program that helps individuals with diabetes assess their glucose control through easy-to-read reports, charts, and graphs.
  • The software analyzes data from the user's insulin pump, CGM device, and blood glucose meter to uncover trends and patterns in daily management.
  • CareLink Personal is compatible with over 35 meters, including those without Mac support.
  • The software allows users to upload data through a secure and easy-to-use USB device and securely store data for easy viewing from any computer with internet access.
  • Users can also authorize their healthcare providers to view their data by linking their CareLink Personal account to CareLink Pro.
  • Francine R. Kaufman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Global Medical, Clinical & Health Affairs at Medtronic, highlighted the importance of active diabetes management and the role of CareLink in facilitating this process.

Statistics:

  • Over 35 meters are supported through CareLink Personal 5.4, including meters with no Mac support through their meter manufacturer.
  • The software is compatible with Mac OS 10.6, as well as Microsoft Windows 7 Home, Professional, and Ultimate, Vista, and XP.
  • CareLink Personal 5.4 supports Apple Safari 4 and 5, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater, 32-bit and 64-bit on Windows computers.

Sources:

  • Medtronic, Inc. (April 4)
  • About the Diabetes Business at Medtronic (www.medtronicdiabetes.com)