Breaking down barriers
Medtronic is working to address health inequities for people living with diabetes. We are committed to helping reduce inequities in the utilization of diabetes technology.
Diabetes in communities of color
Prevalence*
Type 1 & type 2 diabetes
less likely for Black & Hispanic Americans to use a CGM.‡
less likely for Black Americans to use an insulin pump.**
‡ Compared to White Americans
** Agarwal Et Al., Racial-ethic Inequality In Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Volume 105, Issue 8, August 2020, Pages E2960-e2969
Higher rates of complications
People of color face a higher rate of diabetes complications, compared to their White counterparts.Δ
more likely for Black or Hispanic Americans to die from diabetes-related complications.
more likely for Hispanic Americans to have diabetes-related amputations.
more likely for Black Americans to present with a DKA event during Covid-19.
more likely for Asian Americans to have end stage renal disease.
Our access programs help people start and stay on therapy
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CGM access discount
If someone doesn't have insurance coverage for a Medtronic continuous glucose monitor, we are able to help. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more -
Flex payment plan
For a simple monthly payment, the Flex program offers a package which includes a Medtronic insulin pump, transmitter, infusion sets, and reservoirs. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more -
InPen™ access program
Pay as little as $35 per year, per smart insulin pen. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more -
Medtronic assurance
From receiving supplies at a lower cost to flexible payment plans, we’ll work closely with you to try to find the right program during challenging times. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more
Acquire Some Knowledge (ASK)
ASK is a campaign to create awareness of health inequities and provide education for people living with diabetes.
Our Medtronic customers share their stories as people of color living with diabetes.
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Sharing their perspective on ASK
Host Rob Howe with Dr. Lashelle Barmore and Kris
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Iaisha's story
Medtronic Ambassador
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Grace’s story
Medtronic Ambassador
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Kris’s story
Medtronic Ambassador
Our commitment
Ongoing initiatives to address health equity for people of color living with diabetes.
Real-world actions
T1D exchange does more than just "analyzing the effects of interventions in current diabetes care pathway"
Supporting research
NIH does more than just "study outcomes in Black youth with type 1 diabetes using technology"
Our mission
Read the 2020 Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report: "The People Behind Our Mission"
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