Daylight Saving Time: Updating your insulin pump

Ready to spring forward? Not only does Daylight Saving Time mean losing an hour of sleep, but you also don’t want to forget to update your insulin pump settings! Your personal settings, like basal and bolus rates, are determined by the time, so being even an hour off could affect your blood sugar levels.
 

Updating date and time on the MiniMed™ 780G system

From the Home screen:

1. Press Select to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Device Settings.
4. Select Time & Date.
5. Change the Time, Time Format, or Date as necessary. If you are using a 12-hour clock, be sure to specify AM or PM.
6. Select Save.
    

Updating date and time on other Medtronic insulin pumps

If you are currently on another Medtronic insulin pump system, select the model below to find the settings and steps for your device:

• MiniMed™ 770G system
• MiniMed™ 670G system
• MiniMed™ 630G system

Reminder: Make sure to synchronize all of the clocks on your computer, insulin pump, and blood glucose meter to maintain accurate times for the data you upload to CareLink™. More information is available in our Customer Support section of our website. 

With the time change, we hope you’re able to enjoy the sunlight just a little bit longer. Happy Spring!

[Originally published 2016-03-12. Updated 2025-03-12]