QUICK REFERENCE GUIDECareLink™ System
Easy step-by-step instructions for the new CareLink™ system for healthcare professionals.
https://CareLink.Medtronic.com
Find or Add New Patient
a) Existing patients — search by any field
b) New patients — enter name, DOB, etc.
MANAGE THE PATIENT LISTQuick Patient Functions
Click associated icons to:
a) Link patients in CareLink™ Personal software. NOTE: requires CareLink Personal username and password
b) Flag patients to create a short list
c) Start a device upload
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ACCESSLogin
a) Enter username and password § The first Welcome email contains your username and link to set password
§ Link expires after 2 hours for security purposes
b) Forgot Password? § Requires matching email and username § Email will be sent with new link to set password
c) Frequently Asked Questions § List of supported devices § List of supported browsers, operating systems
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https://CareLink.Medtronic.com
87% of CDEs choose CareLink as their diabetes management software.1
UPLOAD PUMP, CGM, METERSelect or Add New DeviceIMPORTANT: First upload requires installation, and is not available on tablets
1) Select the desired patient, and click the Upload button
2) Select existing device
3) For the first upload, click “Add device”:§ Select device type, brand, model§ Enter serial number, then click “next”§ Follow instructions and click “Add Device”§ Select “Yes” to “Allow Connection” on the 600
series pump when prompted.
GENERATE REPORTSAfter Uploading, Refresh
a) Click Refresh to update calendar
b) Select reporting range
NOTE: Click the info button next to Reporting Period for How To Generate Reports guide
Select Reportsa) Use Favorites to quickly
select reports
b) Click “Generate” to get reports
NOTE: The Assessment & Progress report for MiniMed 670G can compare two time periods.
1) After selecting the report, a new “Progress From” selection appears next to the Reporting Period.
2) Select when you want to start the comparison period (e.g., 3 months ago).
3) Confirm the comparison range dates at the bottom.4) Click “Apply.”
1 dQ&A Diabetes EducatorPerspectives Survey, Q3 2015. 428 total respondents.
Safety Information: CareLink™ software
CareLink software is intended for use as a adjunctive tool to help manage diabetes and is NOT intended to be relied upon by itself. For more details, please consult the User Guide at medtronicdiabetes.com/support/download-library/ user-guides.
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Best Practices to Upload SuccessfullyIMPORTANT: Follow ALL steps below to ensure a successful upload
1) Keep the CareLink™ USB or linking Blood Glucose (BG) meter plugged in or wait a few seconds after plugging it in.
2) Check that the linking BG meter is not paired to any specific pump
3) Check that the pump has no active alarms, bolus, temp basal, and is as close as possible to the USB or meter.
4) Select “Yes” to “Allow Connection” on the 600 series pump when prompted. For the first upload you will be prompted twice — once when adding the pump and once when uploading the pump.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDECareLink™ System