Instinct Sensor, Made By Abbott

Instinct sensor, made by Abbott
Support for the MiniMed Go^TM system

Select the topic that fits your support needs:

Gathering your supplies

Before you insert your sensor, gather all of your supplies:

The Instinct sensor is individually packaged and comes in an all-in-one inserter package.
Alcohol wipes to clean the insertion site.

Know your sensor life

The Instinct sensor lasts up to 15 days.

When 1 day of sensor life remains, a yellow calendar icon will appear in the top right corner of your MiniMed Go^TM app Home screen. When your sensor has expired and needs to be replaced the red calendar icon will appear.

You can always see how many days of sensor life remain by by tapping Devices on the Home screen.

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Choosing your insertion site

Back of upper arm for ages 2 and older when used with the MiniMed Go^TM system

The Instinct sensor is indicated for wear only on the back of the upper arm. Avoid scars, moles, stretch marks, or lumps. Pick a flat site that doesn’t bend and keep at least 1 inch from insulin injection sites.

Starting the Instinct sensor

The MiniMed Go app and Instinct sensor must be paired to use the sensor. When paired, the app and sensor communicate with each other through a wireless connection. Only one sensor can be paired with the app.

To start the sensor:

Open the MiniMed Go app.
Tap Devices.

3. Tap Instinct.  
If Instinct is not listed, tap Pair new device, tap Instinct, then tap Continue.

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4. Tap Change sensor.

5. Tap Instinct sensor.

6. Tap Next.

Applying the Instinct sensor

You can follow the steps in your app by tapping How to apply sensor or tap Next to skip and apply on your own. This section will still show you all the steps.

1. Prep the skin. Wash with plain soap, dry, clean with alcohol wipe, then let dry.

2. Prepare the sensor. Unscrew the cap from the Sensor Applicator.

3. Apply the sensor. Push down firmly to apply sensor, then gently pull Sensor applicator away from body. Make sure sensor is secure.

Scanning your sensor

You can follow the steps in your app by tapping How to scan sensor or tap Scan new sensor to skip and scan on your own.

Tap Scan new sensor. Your phone will vibrate, letting you know your scan was successful.

2. When scanning a new sensor, your pump must be on the Home screen with no active alerts or alarms. Next, on your device, tap Scan new sensor. If you are using an iOS device, hold the top of your device near your sensor. If you are using an Android device, hold the back of your device near your sensor.