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!
at DiabetesWise.org
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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.
Omnipod 5 Smart System
Sensor & Smart Pump
The Omnipod 5 closed-loop system adjusts your basal insulin levels up and down based on predicted glucose levels.
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:
Alerts
Ability to see blood sugar on phone
Most hideable pump option
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
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.