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These devices do not connect but they each have their merits. The Dexcom G7 sensor alerts you when you are high or low and can be connected to your smartphone. Paired with the Tandem pump, you have the ability to easily dose your insulin as needed. 

Next Steps

Dexcom G7

Dexcom G7

Call Dexcom and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-888-738 3646

Mon-Fri 6:00am - 5:00pm PST and Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm

Dexcom Website

Tandem t:slim X2

Tandem t:slim X2

Call Tandem and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-877-801-6901

Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00 PST

Tandem Website

Priorities

Comfort

  • Low profile/low maintenance sensor
  • Few steps to change sensor
  • Smallest tubed pump
  • Tubed pumps have the most infusion sets to pick from

    • Active Lifestyle

  • Optional settings for exercise to adjust treatment ranges for activity with the press of a button
  • Sensor Share feature allows someone else to keep an eye on your blood sugar from the sidelines

    • Avoiding Highs and Lows

  • Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
  • Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing

    • Easy to Use

  • Sensor and transmitter are one piece
  • Pump has touchscreen
  • Shortest sensor warm-up time
  • 12-hour grace period allows you to swap sensors when convenient for you

    • Easy Insulin Dosing

  • More customizable dosing than pens or syringes

    • Fewer Fingersticks

  • Factory-calibrated sensor: fingersticks needed for backup only

    • Privacy

  • Ability to check sugar on phone or watch
  • Alerts
  • Touchscreen of pump looks like normal tech device
  • Ability to bolus directly on compatible smartphone
  • Small sensor

    • Wisdom

    Hear what others who use this device combo have to say

    I watch the info and data day-to-day, but I leave most of the evaluating to my doctor.

    t:slim pump very reliable, allows various profiles for insulin delivery, & you can bolus from app.

    It is really annoying to go low while I am exercising, especially if I am working out with friends or need to get somewhere quickly. I usually just stop to take a break and then resume exercising when by blood sugar is

    Disclaimer: All prices are in USD and are estimates only.

    Cost

    Dexcom G7

    Dexcom G7

    Sensors

    Receiver (1-time purchase) - not required 

    Glucose Testing Cost Estimate

    Startup $80 to $239

    Monthly less than $40

    These prices vary by Insurance. It may be covered under durable medical goods or a pharmacy benefit.

    Tandem t:slim X2

    Tandem t:slim X2

    Pump

    Charger

    Insulin Cartridges

    Infusion Sites

    Insulin Dosing Cost Estimate

    Startup $5 to $6,995

    Monthly $20 to $200