Medtronic Guardian.

[eventhorizon]

Does anyone know how much the Medtronic Guardian CGM is? I've got a Freestyle Libre now which I must say I'm pretty impressed with. Just wish the sensors were cheaper.

 

[GrantGam]

I'm sure someone with first hand experience will be along to advise you on pricing shortly, but you can always ring Medtronic on the number in the below link and ask them directly:

https://www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk/minimed-system/continuous-glucose-monitoring

Although I've never used Medtronic's CGM, I do know that running costs will be substantially higher than that of the Libre.

 

[eventhorizon]

Thanks for that I'll give them a call on Monday. I'm sure you're right and it will be more expensive than the Libre. I really like the Libre system anyhow but just wish the Libre would allow me to use the bolus advisor from scanned BG's.

 

[GrantGam]

Thanks for that I'll give them a call on Monday. I'm sure you're right and it will be more expensive than the Libre. I really like the Libre system anyhow but just wish the Libre would allow me to use the bolus advisor from scanned BG's.

I think to run the enlite sensors permanently would cost you somewhere in the region of £200 pcm. There is also the transmitter to pay for as well. Sensors can be extended past their 6 day life or however long they last, but accuracy/reliability can become an issue.

I don't think there is an ability to use a bolus dose calculator from any CGM or Flash GM system currently on the market. The reasoning behind this is purely a "cover your ar*e" exercise by the manufacturers, as they discourage us to bolus from CGM OR FGM data.

Although I happily bolus from my Libre when using it, it's advised to only bolus from a finger stick test...

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