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Medtronic Bridging the Gap Program

As an extension of our dedication to the ongoing development and support of diabetes management, Medtronic is pleased to introduce a program for patients with type 1 diabetes who are in the interim waiting period for private health cover benefits and would like to commence insulin pump therapy now.
  

Who is eligible?

To be eligible, individuals must:

  • Have private health cover (minimum basic hospital cover)
  • Be in the interim 12-month waiting period for private health cover benefits
  • Be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
  • Meet the NDSS criteria for insulin pump consumables (www.ndss.com.au)
  • Be under supervision from their healthcare professionals, including their diabetes educator and endocrinologist or paediatrician, for insulin pump therapy

The application process

Those wishing to apply for a loan pump need to complete the application form, which also sets out the terms and conditions of the program. The form also requires signed acknowledgement from a physician and a diabetes educator prior to submission.


To download the form, please click here.

The Medtronic loan pump

Successful applicants will have access to a Medtronic ParadigmTM insulin pump* for the remainder of their health fund waiting period (a maximum of 12 months).

Medtronic Diabetes will confirm with the applicant their details upon receipt of the completed form. Loan pumps will only be delivered to diabetes education centres or hospitals, patients will need to make contact with the respective centre to arrange an appointment for training on a loan pump.

Upon completion of the health fund waiting period, the individual will be required to return the loan pump to Medtronic.

*Successful applicants will receive a Medtronic ParadigmTM insulin pump. Pump model and colour are subject to availability.

If you would like further information on this program, please consult your diabetes educator or contact Medtronic Diabetes on 1800 668 670.