(NYSE:MDT ) today introduced a new
event-finder on www. This training tool is designed for use at home,
before the hands-on training with a diabetes educator. The
program will focus on the intensive management of diabetes.

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In addition to the new event finder, Medtronic continues to offer
a variety of educational programs and services, including:

Physician Finder: An online tool helps patients find
physicians who prescribe pump therapy in their local
communities . A direct
link to the event finder tool can be accessed at:
www.

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"It's very important that blood sugar levels remain consistent and not be
too high or too low," says Kushner.cinnergen.
"Managing diabetes is an ongoing learning process and, as
treatment choices continue to evolve, I can direct my patients to
classes that deepen their understanding of diabetes management and
technologies that can improve their health and quality of life," said
Thomas Ortiz, M.

Pump Expeditions: A fun "day in the life" animated web game
teaches the principles of pump therapy to young pump users.

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Clinicians are a vital source
of information for diabetes patients and Medtronic is committed to
complementing their work by hosting supplemental education for
patients interested in improving their blood sugar control and
learning more about insulin pump therapy.

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Community Outreach Pump Education (COPE) Program: Supports
healthcare professionals who have limited educational
resources.

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"We usually eat cinnamon in foods that aren't good for us like French
toast, apple pie, Snickerdoodles and cinnamon buns," says Steve Kushner,
vice president of Research and Development for NutraLab, manufacturers of
Cinnergen . "More than 15 million people in the
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There's a different kind of "shot" that may help
improve the body's ability to control blood sugar levels -- and it doesn't
involve needles .

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have diabetes, and one-third of them don't even know it. Healthy people can also lose the sensitivity to insulin
if they are overweight, sedentary or over the age of 25.----The Diabetes
business of Medtronic, Inc. A number of
classes and educational materials are offered in Spanish for Hispanic
Americans, the second-largest and fastest-growing minority group with
diabetes in the United States .

CME Program: A web-based and CD-rom-based Continuing Medical
Education (CME) program , sponsored by Medtronic Diabetes, will
be offered to clinicians this spring on CMEcorner . Pump users can start or stop insulin
upon demand and insulin is delivered automatically around the clock,
much like a healthy pancreas. Paradigm insulin pump customers can upgrade to the company's
newest offering: Paradigm(R) 515 and 715 insulin pump systems and the
Medtronic CareLink(R) Therapy Management System for Diabetes, a
web-based system that organizes information into easy-to-understand
reports to aid patients and their physicians with treatment decisions.com) is the world leader in
insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring.medtronic.minimed.

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Certified Pump Trainers: Assists patients with technical
training for "pump starts" and new product introductions . Insulin
pump therapy is covered by private insurance, as well as Medicare and
Medicaid.
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About Pump Therapy

An external insulin pump is the most advanced method for precise
and adjustable insulin delivery.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Detailed information about diabetes, insulin pump
therapy, Paradigm 515 and 715 insulin pump systems and the Medtronic
CareLink Therapy Management for Diabetes are available by accessing
Medtronic's online newsroom at www.medtronic.

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Kushner says you only need a
1-ounce shot of the liquid to help maintain blood sugar levels all day.minimed. At www.com.com.
Medtronic offers an upgrade program that provides customers with
access to clinically advanced features without having to buy a new
pump.

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Research published in Diabetes Care magazine has shown that cinnamon can
reduce the amount of insulin necessary for glucose metabolism.
Using the on-line event finder, patients enter their zip codes to
find the dates, times, locations and directions to free "Patient
Information Events" in their communities.com/newsroom.

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Medtronic insulin pumps can be
programmed to display a variety of languages, including Spanish.

Pump School On-line: Users can learn the basics of pump
therapy and button pushing with interactive scenarios and
feedback.

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Classes range from beginning
to advanced and cover a variety of topics, including Carbohydrate
Counting and Meal Planning; Advanced Carbohydrate Counting and
Introduction to Pump Therapy; Optimizing Pump Therapy; Advanced
Insulin Pump Skills; and Uncovering Glucose Trends .com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the world's
leading medical technology company, providing lifelong solutions for
people with chronic disease.com/events

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A new product called Cinnergen may help you get more cinnamon in your diet
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People with type 1 diabetes don't produce enough insulin and those with
type 2 diabetes produce lower levels of insulin and have lost the
sensitivity to it.99, and can be found in stores or online at:
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products include external insulin pumps, related disposable products ,
and continuous glucose monitoring systems.

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A
32-ounce bottle costs $34.pumpexpeditions . Many patients experience improved
quality of life with pump therapy, ridding themselves of multiple
injections, strict meal schedules and rigid sleep patterns.

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"As the 20-year industry leader, we are pleased to expand our
educational support and personalized service to improve the lives of
people with diabetes," said Robert Guezuraga, president of Medtronic
Diabetes. "Patients using Medtronic pump therapy and physicians who
prescribe it enter into a valuable long-term relationship with our
company and we are dedicated to serving their needs. At
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"By combining cinnamon extracts with other important nutrients
for glucose metabolism, it is possible to maintain consistent blood sugar
levels even with the occasional sugar splurge.

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NORTHRIDGE, Calif.com to help patients find free diabetes
management classes in their communities .
Medtronic Diabetes (www.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004 .

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Cinnergen does not contain any fat, carbohydrates, sugar or calories.

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Cinnergen combines a mixture of food nutrient extracts including cinnamon,
oat seed, blueberry leaf and cranberries .

Medtronic Expands Educational Support for Improved Diabetes Management; New On-Line Event Finder Helps Patients Locate Free Diabetes Education Classes in Their

, medical director of Forest Hill Family Health
Associates, in Newark, New Jersey. Classes are offered to patients to expand their
understanding of how easy and effective pump therapy is for
managing diabetes.pumpschoolonline. Medtronic , Inc. Actual results may differ
materially from anticipated results.