DexcomG6
tandem device v3

Summary

This sensor lasts for 10 days and only needs finger sticks as a backup. Dexcom G6 has 3 parts - sensor, transmitter, and receiver. Data can be viewed on a compatible mobile device or a separate receiver. Optional low and high blood sugar notifications are available for this system. 

 

FDA approved for insertion on the abdomen (indicated for patients age 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years).

 

MARD of 9%

The Tandem t:slim X2 is rechargeable, has a touch screen, and can be updated on a home computer.

*Control IQ+ Technology now available for ages 2+ 

Components

Dexcom G6 : Sensor

Dexcom G6 : Sensor

Sensor uses a thin, flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose levels every 5 minutes. Push-button applicator allows sensor to be placed on the body in one step.

Dexcom G6 : Transmitter

Dexcom G6 : Transmitter

Sends readings from sensor to device, clips into sensor. Can be used for 90 days.

Dexcom G6 : Receiver

Dexcom G6 : Receiver

Receives data automatically from the transmitter. Can be substituted by compatible smartphone and smartwatch. Available for both iOS and Android devices.

Tandem t:slim X2 : Pump

Tandem t:slim X2 : Pump

Touch screen pump connects tubing to a small patch called an infusion set that attaches to the body.

Tandem t:slim X2 : Cartridge

Tandem t:slim X2 : Cartridge

Tubed insulin pumps contain a plastic reservoir that is manually filled with insulin and locked into the pump.

Tandem t:slim X2 : Infusion Set

Tandem t:slim X2 : Infusion Set

An infusion set contains the thin plastic tubing that delivers insulin from the pump to the body.

Tandem t:slim X2 : Controller

Tandem t:slim X2 : Controller

Compatible smartphone can be used to view and control insulin delivery using the t:connect app.

Device Details

Overview

Small sensor can be worn in multiple areas.

Smallest tubed pump. Modern interface resembles a smartphone but tubing may be visible. 

Affordability and Access

$$$$
Widely covered. Provided by DME and/or Pharmacy. Price range; $0-$500/month.

$$$$
Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Supplies and pump provided by DME. Price range; $0-$4000 to start and $0-$300/Month.

Data Monitoring Options

Yes
Automatically and continuously sends data to the user’s Dexcom Clarity web-based cloud which is accessible by clinicians. Data upload is possible with Glooko and Tidepool data-management systems.

Yes
Tandem t:slim mobile app wirelessly uploads cloud-based Tandem Source web application delivering access to recent patient data.

Data View Options

Yes
Users must download the Dexcom G6 and Dexcom Clarity apps to view and share data. Both apps provide multiple data views, sharing options, and access through the clinician portal using a code from the user's device. Caregivers can use the Dexcom Follow app to view data. Glooko and Tidepool can also be used to view data. 

Yes
Data is viewed on the pump's main screen and/or on a smartphone with the Tandem t:slim mobile app (available for both iOS and Android devices).

Duration and Storage

10 Days
Sensors last 10 days, and transmitters last 90 days. They are shipped 3 boxes at a time every 3 months – 9 sensors and 1 transmitter. Works at 50ºF – 108ºF

3 Days
Pump can be worn for up to 72 hours and works between 40°F - 99°F

Vision / Auditory / Dexterity

YES text to speech
YES vibration alerts
3 sound sources
A LOT of dexterity needed

NO text to speech
YES 
vibration alerts
A LOT 
of dexterity needed

Patient Considerations

Active Lifestyle

Water-resistant when submerged in 2.4 meters of water and must be within 20 (unobstructed) feet of the receiver or mobile device.  

Exercise mode. Optional settings for exercise to adjust treatment ranges for activity with the press of a button. Pump is not waterproof. 

Avoiding Highs and Lows

Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels. Trend arrows show the direction glucose is heading, with the rate of change. 

Precise dosing. Pumps allow different amounts of basal insulin at different times of day and very precise dosing.

Comfort

Low profile and low maintenance sensor application.

Smallest tubed pump. Small patch called an infusion set consists of a complete tubing system that attaches to the body. Tubed pumps have the most infusion sets to pick from. 

Easy Insulin Dosing

Real-time data and alerts make dose adjustment easier.

Customizable dosing. Bolus calculator available to help figure out doses. Offers smallest increments of basal insulin delivery. Basal in 0.001 increments, bolus in 0.01 increments.

Easy to Use

Flexible pump integration. Can be paired with multiple different types of pumps which gives flexibility for how to use the data.

Rechargeable. Pump has a touch screen display and rechargeable battery. 

Fewer Fingersticks

Factory-calibrated sensor. Finger sticks needed for backup only.

Frequent finger-sticks are required. 

Privacy

Hypoglycemia safety alarm. Discreet but built-in hypoglycemia safety alarm alerts users when glucose is below 55 mg/dl and is always on.

Discreet. Smallest tubed pump with visible tubing. Ability to bolus directly on a compatible smartphone. Can be clipped to clothing or placed in a pocket to be discreet when needed. Touchscreen of pump looks like normal tech device.