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With a pump and sensor you have a lot of manual control. The Tandem pump allows you to bolus directly from a compatible iOS or Android smartphone.

Next Steps

Guardian Connect

Guardian Connect

Call Medtronic and ask them about how much it will cost with your insurance coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-800-646 4633

Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Medtronic 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

  • Medtronic sensors need more tape than other sensors
  • Tubed pumps have the most infusion sets to pick from
  • Smallest tubed pump

    • Active Lifestyle

  • Pump is waterproof
  • Sensor Connect feature allows someone else to keep an eye on your blood sugar from the sidelines
  • Can adjust basal insulin for higher activity level

    • Avoiding Highs and Lows

  • Sensor requires regular meter use
  • Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing

    • Easy to Use

  • Rechargeable pump battery
  • Pump has touchscreen
  • Most steps to change sensor
  • Sensor transmitter is rechargeable

    • Easy Insulin Dosing

  • More customizable dosing than pens or syringes
  • Can use sensor trends for dose adjustment
  • Bolus calculator available to help figure out doses
  • Offers smallest increments of basal insulin delivery

    • Fewer Fingersticks

  • Daily fingersticks needed to calibrate sensor

    • Privacy

  • Ability to see blood sugar on phone
  • Touchscreen of pump looks like normal tech device
  • Smallest tubed insulin pump
  • Ability to bolus directly on compatible smartphone

    • Wisdom

    Hear what others who use this device combo have to say

    Adding exercise to my day takes a little tweaking of the amount of insulin I need.

    Continuous insulin balanced out my blood sugars. After making the change to a pump, I feel much better.

    My numbers are better with tech than without, as long as my sites work and things stay connected.

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

    Cost

    Guardian Connect

    Guardian Connect

    Sensors

    Transmitter

    Glucose Testing Cost Estimate

    Startup $69 to $206

    Monthly $32 to $97

    These prices vary by Insurance. If you call Medtronic they will start a process to check exactly how much your costs will be. Generally Medtronic pumps and sensors are covered by private insurance and medicare. 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

    Questions for your Doctor

    Can I try this before I commit to it?

    A lot of provider offices have sample devices you can touch and feel to get a sense of how they work. Some offices even have a trial device you can use for week to see how it works for you.