DiabetesWise Device Finder Report
This is a personalized report of your diabetes device preferences. Feel free to share this with your family, friends or diabetes care provider. They may help support you on your journey to getting a new device!
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Next Steps
You're going to do great on the devices you choose
1
Talk to your provider
Talk to your provider to get a prescription. Advocate for yourself with a list of reasons why you believe it is best for your lifestyle.
Visit https://diabeteswise.org/en/resources/getting-treatment/talk-with-your-doctor/ for more resources
2
Call the device companies
Talk to the device companies about the device you want and if your insurance will cover it. They can help with this.
3
Call your insurance
Many insurance companies require documentation of different qualifications before approving diabetes device coverage. every insurance company is different but some common qualifications include checking your blood sugar 4-6 times per day or having frequent low blood sugars. Understanding what qualifications are necessary for device coverage before starting the approval process can make things a lot easier.
Visit https://diabeteswise.org/en/resources/getting-treatment/qualify-for-insurance/ for more resources.
Your device combo recommendations
Based on your respones on DiabetesWise.org, these are the top device combinations for you.
Dexcom G6 & Omnipod
Sensor & Pump
Omnipod is the only tubeless pump option. This paired with the G6 is a common choice for active people.
Dexcom G6 & Tandem
Sensor & Pump
The Tandem and Dexcom G6 can be connected, so you have one less thing to carry. Also, Tandem has a program called Control IQ that works with the Dexcom G6 to reduce your basal when it expects a low or increase your basal when it expects a high blood sugar. Control IQ also gives automatic correction doses when needed.
Dexcom G7 & Tandem
Sensor & Pump
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.
Priority:
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
Pods stay on when showering and swimming so there are no gaps in insulin delivery
Combo will reduce or suspend insulin to prevent lows
Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
Combo will increase insulin delivery to prevent high blood sugars
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
For Providers
Built for and by people living with diabetes, our goal is to help you find the right diabetes devices for your lifestyle. DiabetesWise is an initiative from Standford University School of Medicine and people living with diabetes. It is supported by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley charitable trust.
This report is based on personal responses from the person with diabetes in conjunction with data collected on thousands of people with diabetes. It is intended to facilitate a shared decision about device options and choices. Thank you for considering.