Some exciting news from the team at Medtronic Canada, who have secured Health Canada licensing for the Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Sensor. This new sensor will integrate with the MiniMed™ 780G insulin pump system†, and, most notably, removes the need for fingersticks/calibrations! Something the Medtronic community has been excitedly awaiting since the launch fo the company’s AutoMode product line.
Things You Need to Know:
The Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Sensor is designed to work with the MiniMed™ 780G system. This hybrid closed loop system is capable of auto-adjusting and correcting sugar levels every five minutes*, facilitated by the proprietary SmartGuard™ technology, which also includes meal detection technology and auto correction insulin boluses.
The integration of the Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Sensor with the 780G aims to further reduce the daily burden of diabetes management. It eliminates the need for fingersticks when used in conjunction with SmartGuard technology**.
The Medtronic Guardian™ 4 Sensor is expected to be commercially available by the end of 2023. Meanwhile, users of the MiniMed™ 770G system are being invited to upgrade to the MiniMed™ 780G system via a remote software update.
Comparison: Guardian™ 4 Sensor vs. Guardian™ Sensor (3)
If you are interested in starting with the MiniMed™ 780G system integrated with the Guardian™ Sensor (3) today, you can find more information on the Medtronic Diabetes webpage.
†For a list of compatible devices, visit Medtronic device compatibility page.
- Refers to Auto Mode. Some interaction required. Individual results may vary.
** If glucose alerts and readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. See Guardian™ Sensor (3) User Guide for more details.
