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Medtronic 780G

The Medtronic MiniMed™ 780G system is designed with SmartGuard™ technology, which can help with the occasionally missed meal or inexact carb counts. It provides automatic basal adjustments to manage glucose levels to a prespecified target (100 mg/dL [5.5 mmol/L], 110 mg/dL [6.1 mmol/L], or 120 mg/dL [6.7 mmol/L]) and auto correction bolus, every 5 minutes. The advanced hybrid closed-loop system uses current and past glucose trends from the Guardian™ 4 sensor to detect a rapid rise (e.g., a missed meal) in sensor glucose. No fingersticks required when the SmartGuard™ feature is active.

What is Needed to Start

Pump

Pump connects tubing to a small patch called an infusion set that attaches to the body.

Sensor

Sensor is inserted underneath the skin, either on the abdomen or arm.

Controller

Pump receives CGM readings and automatically adjusts insulin delivery. Data from the pump and CGM viewable on compatible smartphones.

Infusion Set

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

Watch and Learn

Introduction to Medtronic 780G System

Inserting the Medtronic Extended infusion set

Using the Medtronic 780G System

Device Details

Affordability and Access

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Coverage information is not yet available. Price range; $0-10,769 to start and $0-$300/Month. Price range varies depending on insurance coverage.

Data Monitoring Options

Yes
CareLink connect is available for care partners with up to five people who can follow a pump user and receive high and low notifications to help keep everyone in the loop.

Data View Options

Yes
Data is viewed on compatible smart devices through the MiniMed Mobile App. You can download and view pump or CGM data on CareLink.

Duration and Storage

7-day pump 7-day sensor
Sensors last 7 days, transmitter needs weekly charging, store between 36 °F - 86 °F. Pump can be used for up to 7 days with the extended infusion set and works between 40ºF - 104ºF.

Vision / Auditory / Dexterity

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

Patient Considerations

Comfort

Somewhat comfortable. Medtronic sensors need more tape than other sensors. Largest pump option.

Active Lifestyle

Exercise mode. Manually increase blood sugar target range to 150 mg/dl during activity. System responds to blood sugar changes during activity automatically. Pump is not waterproof.

Avoiding Highs and Lows

Customizable auto-bolus. Auto-correct bolus corrects highs if carb counts are miscalculated or bolus is occasionally missed. The system aims to maintain a target blood glucose level between 100 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL depending on personalized target glucose settings. Auto-bolus is available every 5 minutes to correct blood sugar between 100 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL (12 corrections per hour). Automatic insulin delivery settings are adjustable.

Easy to Use

Easy software. Software makes many dosing decisions. Can be difficult to keep automatic insulin dosing features working. Requires fewer parts than do-it-yourself systems.

Easy Insulin Dosing

Automatically adjusts settings. Automatically adjusts insulin to reach personalized target between 100 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL. Will automatically revert to manual mode in certain situations. Basal and bolus in 0.025 increments. Extended bolus unavailable when using automated insulin delivery mode.

Fewer Fingersticks

Factory-calibrated sensor. Fingersticks needed for backup only.

Privacy

Somewhat discrete. Ability to check blood sugar on phone or watch. Pump has tubing but can be clipped to clothing or placed in a pocket to be discreet when needed.