Using the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System is easy. It starts with inserting a very small sensor comfortably under your skin where it continuously measures your glucose levels. Attached to the sensor is the MiniLink^TM REAL-Time Transmitter. This ultra small and discreet transmitter wirelessly transmits your glucose values 288 times per day to the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System, where your glucose readings are displayed every five minutes. If readings rise or fall below your pre-set glucose thresholds, an alarm will sound to alert you.

To help optimize your glucose management, the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System also comes with Medtronic CareLink^TM Personal software to help you keep track of your progress.

The Guardian^TM REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System can be the ideal partner for people who:

• Want added protection from highs and lows
  
• Are unaware of their hypoglycemia
  
• Have gestational diabetes
  
• Have diabetes and are pregnant
  
• Have elevated A1c levels
  
• Desire better control and freedom in their life
  

REAL-Time display

	REAL-Time Alerts
	REAL-Time Trend Graphs
	REAL-Time Trend Arrows
	MiniLinkTM REAL-Time Transmitter

REAL-Time Trend Graphs, Trend Arrows, and Glucose Readings can keep you in control by helping you better understand the impact your diet, exercise, and medication have on your glucose levels. Now, you can take advantage of a level of protection that fingerstick testing can't provide, and learn to manage your diabetes better.

3 layers of protection

Take advantage of 3 layers of protection each with their own distinct alert you can adjust to suit your needs. Protect yourself from oncoming highs and lows by using all or just one of these alerts*:

• Predictive Alerts can be set to warn you 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes before glucose limits have been reached
• Rate of Change Alerts let you know when your glucose levels are changing rapidly
• Low and High Alerts tell you when you've reached the glucose limits you've set

60% of lows may not be revealed by fingersticks at all.¹ That's because fingerstick testing can only tell you what your glucose level is at the time you do the test, making highs and lows between fingersticks easier to miss.^1,4

With the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System, you enjoy the convenience of 24-hour continuous glucose monitoring. Instead of just getting hints from fingerstick tests, the Guardian^TM System tells you the whole story, allowing you to detect dangerous highs and lows 4 times more than fingersticks alone,* and significantly reducing your A1c levels in comparison.^1-4

Fingerstick tests versus Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Improve your glucose management and hypoglycemia awareness

Enjoy unprecedented control over the way you manage your glucose and reduce your risk of long-term health complications.⁵ Research has shown that by providing advanced warning of approaching lows Guardian^TM REAL-Time technology can help prevent or reduce the duration of hypoglycemic occurrences⁶. When you prevent hypoglycemic occurrences, you can actually break the cycle of hypoglycemia unawareness by recognizing the symptoms necessary for detection and prevention.⁷

Better information, better decisions

In a pilot study (n=16) of diabetes patients using the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System:⁸

• 94% used readings and/or alerts to control their glucose levels
• 81% reported greater satisfaction with their glucose control
• 75% adjusted their insulin delivery
• 63% changed their diet
• 31% made lifestyle changes

Now that you're informed, talk to your healthcare provider today, and decide if the Guardian^TM REAL-Time System is the right choice for you.