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CONSUMER GUIDE 2017
CGMs
COMPANY
PRODUCT
Transmitter
and Sensor Size Receiver Size Battery Range Warm-Up
Time Calibration Meter Compatibility Sensor
Duration
Pump
Functions? Software Details
DEXCOM
G4 Platinum
1.5 x 0.9 x 0.4 in.
0.3 oz. with
sensor
4 x 1.8 x 0.5 in.
2.4 oz.
Transmitter has
integrated batte ry
with a six-month
warranty.
Rechargeable
re ce ive r.
The sensor an d
transmitter must
be within 20
(unobstructed)
feet of the
re ce ive r.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every
12hours.
Blood
glucose levels
must be
between
40and
400mg/dl to
calibrate.
When calibrat ing,
manually
enter a glucose
reading from any
me te r.
7 days No, the G4
Platinum
system is a
stand-alone
CGM, bu t it ’s
compatible
with the
Animas Vibe
and Tandem
T-slim G4.
Works with
Dexcom Studio
data management
software for
Windows and
Dexcom Clarity
Web-based data
management
software for
Windows and Mac s.
Built-in hypoglycemia s afety alarm alert s user when glucose hits
55mg/dl and is always on. Cus tomizable alerts w ith a number of
different tone s tell user when glucose falls be low or rises above
user-selected limit s and when glucose is rising or f alling rapidly.
Sensor with at tached transmitte r is water resistant for up to 8 feet
deep for 24 hour s, so you can wear it while bathin g and swimming.
Works with the Dexco m Share app, which sends real-time g lucose
values to the clou d, allowing up to five caregivers u sing Dexcom’s
Follow app to view rea l-time glucose readings on Appl e or select
Android devices . Approved for use by adults an d children 2 and over.
DEXCOM
G5 Mobile
1.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 in.
0.4 oz. with
sensor
4 x 1.8 x 0.5 in.
(receiver not
pictured)
2.4 oz.
Transmitter has
integrated batte ry
with a three-
month warranty.
Rechargeable
re ce ive r.
The sensor an d
transmitter must
be within 20
(unobstructed)
feet of the
receiver or an
iPhone, iPad, or
iPod Touch with
the Dexcom a pp.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every
12hours.
Blood
glucose levels
must be
between
40and
400mg/dl to
calibrate.
When calibrating,
manually enter a
glucose reading from
any meter.
7 days No, the G5
Mobile is a
stand-alone
CGM.
Automatically sends
data to the Dexcom
Clarity Web-based
data management
software.
Users can get CGM dat a and alerts direc tly on their smart device —
only Apple pro ducts (including th e Apple Watch) at the moment,
though Andro id compatibility is in the wo rks. A receiver is available,
but is not necess ary. No finger-stick confirmation re quired when
making treatment decisions. Built-in hypoglycemia safety alarm
alerts use r when glucose hits 55mg /dl and is always on.
Customizabl e alerts with a numbe r of different tones tell user w hen
glucose falls bel ow or rises above user-selected s et limits and when
glucose is rising or f alling rapidly. Sensor with at tached transmit ter is
water resistan t for up to 8 feet deep for 24 hour s, so you can wear it
while bathing an d swimming. The receiver s hould not get wet. Using
Dexcom’s Follow app, up to five car egivers can view real-time glu cose
readings on App le or select Android d evices. Approved for use by
adults and chil dren 2 and over.
ANIMAS CORP.
Vibe
1.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 in.
0.3 oz. with
sensor
2 x 3.25 x 0.85 in.
3.7 oz. without
batteries an d with
empty reservoir
Transmitter has
integrated batte ry
that lasts a
minimum of six
months. Pump
uses either 1 A A or
1.5-volt lithiu m AA
bat te ry.
The sensor an d
transmitter must
be within 12 feet
of the pump.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every
12hours.
Blood glucose
levels must
be between
40and
400mg/dl to
calibrate.
When calibrat ing,
manually enter a
glucose reading f rom
any meter.
7 days Yes, the Vibe
functions as
both an insulin
pump and a
CGM, using
Dexcom G4
Platinum
technology.
Works with Diasen d
Web-based data
management
software.
Combines a Dexcom s ensor and transmitter w ith the Animas Vibe
insulin pump. (More on i ts pump functions on p.82.) Built-in
hypoglycemia s afety alarm alerts us er when glucose hits
55mg/dl and is always on. Cus tomizable alerts wi th a number of
different tone s tell user when glucose falls bel ow or rises above
user-selected limit s and when glucose is rising or f alling rapidly.
Sensor with at tached transmitter is w ater resistant for up to
8feet deep for 24ho urs, so you can wear it while bath ing and
swimming. Pump is w aterproof for up to 12feet deep f or
24hours. Approve d for use by adults and childre n 2 and over.
MEDTRONIC DIABETES
MiniMed 530G With Enlite
1.4 x 1.12 x 0.37 in.
0.19 oz. without
sensor
Model 551:
2 x 3.3 x 0.81 in.
3.4 oz.
Model 751:
2 x 3.7 x 0.82 in.
3.7 oz.
(weights for both
models with
battery a nd
empty reservoir)
Rechargeable
transmitter. Fully
charged
transmitter lasts
for 6 days of
continuous use.
Charger uses
1AAA bat tery that
lasts for 40
charges. Pump
uses 1 AAA
bat te ry.
The sensor an d
transmitter must
be within 6 feet
of the pump.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every
12hours.
Blood glucose
levels must
be between
40and
400mg/dl to
calibrate.
The Contour Ne xt
Link meter wirel essly
communicates with
the system, so n o
manual entr y is
needed for calibration
or insulin dosing. You
can also manuall y
enter a glucose
reading from any
me ter.
6 days Yes, the
MiniMed 530G
functions as
both an insulin
pump and
a CGM.
Works with CareL ink
Personal data
management
software.
Compatible with
Windows and Mac
operating systems.
Integrated dia betes management syste m with pump and CGM
capabilities. (Mo re on its pump functions o n p.82.) SmartGuard
technolog y automatically stops insuli n delivery for up to two
hours when gl ucose values reach a user-selecte d low threshold
and there is no resp onse to the alarm. Alert s warn user up to 30
minutes before g lucose hits user-selected upp er or lower limit,
when glucose is ris ing or falling rapidly, and when glu cose reaches
a preset high and l ow limit. Sensor with atta ched transmitter is
waterproof fo r up to 8 feet deep for 30 minutes, so yo u can wear
it while bathing a nd swimming. Pump is not water tight; remove
before bathing a nd swimming. Approved for us e by adults and
children 16 and over.
MEDTRONIC DIABETES
MiniMed 630G With Enlite
1.4 x 1.12 x 0.37 in.
0.19 oz. without
sensor
2.1 x 3.78 x 0.96 in.
3.5 oz. withou t
batteries an d with
empty reservoir
Rechargeable
transmitter.
Fully charged
transmitter lasts
for 6 days of
continuous use.
Charger uses 1
AAA bat tery that
lasts for 40
charges. Pump
uses 1 AA bat tery.
The sensor an d
transmitter must
be within 6 feet
of the pump.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every 12
hours. Bloo d
glucose levels
must be
between
40 and
400 mg/dl
to calibrate.
The Contour Ne xt Link
2.4 meter wirelessly
communicates with the
system, so no ma nual
entry is nee ded for
calibration, insulin
dosing, or remote b olus
delivery. You can
manually enter a
glucose reading from
any meter.
6 days Yes, the
MiniMed 630G
functions as
both an insulin
pump and
a CGM.
Works with CareL ink
Personal and
Professional data
management
software.
Compatible with
Windows and Mac
operating systems.
Integrated dia betes management syste m with pump and CGM
capabilities. (Mo re on its pump functions o n p.82.) SmartGuard
technolog y automatically stops insuli n delivery for up to two
hours when gl ucose values reach a user-selecte d low threshold
and there is no resp onse to the alarm. Alert s warn user up to
30minutes befo re glucose hits user-selected up per or lower limit,
when glucose is ris ing or falling rapidly, and when glu cose reaches
a preset high and l ow limit. Sensor with atta ched transmitter is
waterproof fo r up to 12 feet deep for 24 hours, so you c an wear
it when bathing a nd swimming. Pump is waterp roof for up to
12 feet deep for 24 ho urs. Approved for use by adult s and
children 16 and over.
TANDEM DIABETES CARE
T:slim G4 Pump
1.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 in.
0.3 oz. with
sensor
2 x 3.13 x 0.6 in.
3.9 oz. with
battery a nd full
reservoir
Transmitter has
integrated batte ry
that lasts a
minimum of six
months. Pump
uses an integrated
rechargeable
lithium polym er
bat te ry.
The sensor
and transmitter
must be
within 20
(unobstructed)
feet of the pump.
It takes
2hours to
be ready
after
inserting
sensor.
Calibrate
every
12hours.
Blood glucose
levels must
be between
40and
400mg/dl to
calibrate.
When calibrat ing,
manually enter a
glucose reading f rom
any meter.
7 days Yes, the T:slim
G4 Pump
functions as
both an insulin
pump and a
CGM, using
Dexcom G4
Platinum
technology.
Works with the
Web-based
T:Connect Diabetes
Management
Application. A lso
works with Dias end
Web-based data
management
software an d
Tidepool ’s Blip data
management tool.
Combines a Dexcom s ensor and transmitter w ith the Tandem
T:slim G4 insulin pump. (More on its p ump functions on p.84.)
Built-in hypoglycemia s afety alarm alerts us er when glucose hits
55mg/dl and is always on. Cus tomizable alerts wi th a number of
different tone s tell user when glucose falls bel ow or rises above
user-selected limit s and when glucose is rising or f alling rapidly.
Sensor with at tached transmitter is w ater resistant for up to
8feet deep for 24ho urs, so you can wear it while bath ing and
swimming. Pump is w atertight for up to 3feet de ep for
30minutes. App roved for use by adults and child ren 12 and over.
STAND-ALONE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS
COMBINATION CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS–INSULIN PUMPS
