Important Tips When Using the CareLink™ Connect App with MiniMed™ 780G
Receiving Notifications and Data
For CareLink™ Connect to receive notifications and data:
The MiniMed™ Mobile app must:
- Be within 6 meters of the pump.
- Have an internet connection.
- Be logged into CareLink™ Personal.
- Have Sync to CareLink™ turned on.
The CareLink™ Connect app must:
- Have an internet connection.
- Be logged into CareLink™ Personal.
Note: The MiniMed™ Mobile app will display pump data if there is no internet connection, but no data will appear on the CareLink™ Connect app.
Getting Logged Out of CareLink™ Personal
You will be unable to receive data or notifications if your MiniMed™ Mobile app user is logged out of CareLink™ Personal.
CareLink™ Connect App User
If you are logged out of CareLink™ Personal in the app:
- You will not see pump and CGM data.
- You will receive notifications while the app is in the background.
MiniMed™ Mobile App User
If your MiniMed™ Mobile app user is logged out of CareLink™ Personal in the app:
- You will not be able to see their data.
- You will not receive notifications.
- Their HCP will not be able to access data/reports.
The user will see screens indicating they have been logged out.
ACTION: If you see this screen, tap [Proceed to Login] and log back into CareLink™ Personal.
ACTION: If your MiniMed™ Mobile app user sees this screen, they should tap [Continue] and log back into CareLink™ Personal.
CareLink™ Connect App Banners
"No Data From..." Banner
A "No data from..." banner appears in the Carelink™ Connect app when the MiniMed™ Mobile app:
- Is too far away from the pump.
- Has no internet connection.
- Is logged out of CareLink™ Personal.
- Has the Sync to CareLink™ feature off.
You may briefly see a "No data from..." banner when data is being refreshed.
ACTION: Check that the MiniMed™ Mobile app user:
- Is within 6 meters of the pump.
- Is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
- Is logged in and connected to CareLink™ Personal.
- Has the Sync to CareLink™ feature on.
The option '[Send <Name> a message]' can be used to contact the MiniMed™ Mobile app user.
Visual Indicators:
- Current data appears for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, data fields are dashed.
- No data message appears after 24 hours.
"No Internet Connection" Banner
A "No Internet Connection" banner appears when the CareLink™ Connect app has no internet connection.
ACTION: To address this, restore internet access on the CareLink™ Connect app.
Visual Indicators:
- Current data appears for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, data fields are dashed or greyed out.
"No CareLink™ Connection" Banner
A "No Carelink™ Connection" banner appears when the CareLink™ Connect app:
- Is unable to communicate with CareLink™ Personal.
- The CareLink™ server experiences technical difficulties.
ACTION: Wait for the connection to the CareLink™ server to be restored (this should be rare) or contact the helpline to report.
Visual Indicators:
- Current data appears for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, data fields are dashed or greyed out.
Dashes with No Banner
The Carelink™ Connect app displays what the pump or MiniMed™ Mobile app is displaying:
You will see '---' when the pump is displaying dashes.
- This may occur when updated SG data cannot be sent to the pump, e.g., due to water or obstacles/thick walls between the pump and transmitter.
- If you see dashes on the Carelink™ Connect app but the pump user says the pump is displaying an SG, then the SG will populate the app within 15 minutes.
Data Refresh
- The Carelink™ Connect app does not refresh data while in the background (when the app is not on the front screen).
- The CareLink™ Connect app will refresh when brought to the foreground.
- It may take up to 20 seconds to auto-refresh.
You may briefly see a "No data from..." banner when data is being refreshed.
Notifications
Notifications should occur when the app is in the foreground or background.
ACTION: If notifications are not received by the care partner:
- Ensure the app is open (not force closed).
- Ensure notifications are set up correctly in the app.
- Check phone settings to ensure notifications for the app are turned on.
- Choose which notifications to receive and whether a delay is desired:
- Tap [Edit].
- Tap alert category to see individual alerts.
- Tap [Expand] to customize each notification.