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Jess1D

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Hi so I am due to upgrade to the Minimed 780 in January
Have just had a call with Medtronic about this & found out pricing if I was to get the Guardian 4 sensor - it seems that way you will get the most out of the pump
I am currently using the 630
I am about to buy a laptop - as need to send the data over to my nurse
The rep has just told me that with this new pump - there is an app- that I can send all the data to my nurse this way

Has anyone got this pump yet? If so how do you find it?

I am now considering whether I need to buy the laptop?
 
I’ve been on this pump since December 2021 and it has been a life saver for me. I’ve only recently moved onto the Guardian 4 sensors although there’s not really much difference between the 3’s and 4’s aside from no need for calibration with the 4’s as far as I’m aware.

I went from having a Hba1c of around 78 (can’t remember now :hilarious: ) to 43 in April this year, my current one will probably be the same or less based on what my TIR is currently (80% of the time). I couldn’t recommend this system enough honestly.

I use the MiniMed Mobile App which automatically connects to the pump and uploads all of my data to CareLink which my diabetes team can view. I’ve never needed to use a laptop to upload my data so personally wouldn’t buy one as long as your current phone is compatible with the app.
 
Nicola M said:
I’ve been on this pump since December 2021 and it has been a life saver for me. I’ve only recently moved onto the Guardian 4 sensors although there’s not really much difference between the 3’s and 4’s aside from no need for calibration with the 4’s as far as I’m aware.

I went from having a Hba1c of around 78 (can’t remember now :hilarious: ) to 43 in April this year, my current one will probably be the same or less based on what my TIR is currently (80% of the time). I couldn’t recommend this system enough honestly.

I use the MiniMed Mobile App which automatically connects to the pump and uploads all of my data to CareLink which my diabetes team can view. I’ve never needed to use a laptop to upload my data so personally wouldn’t buy one as long as your current phone is compatible with the app.
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Thank you Nicola
I am due to upgrade to this pump in January
I currently use Dexcom CGM
What would you say the differences are with the CGM?
Many thanks
 
The only difference I am aware of between Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 is that with the 4 you don't have to calibrate the sensor with a finger prick blood test, with Guardian 3 you had to give a finger prick test after the 2-hour warm-up period, every 6 hours for the next 12 hours (I think) and then 12 hourly after that. Whilst it wasn't inconvenient it's also nice not having to be forced to do a finger prick, although I am in the habit of doing them now and still do a test every so often to check the sensor is working as expected, especially when low/high.

The beauty of the 780g and Guardian 4 is you can hybrid-closed loop them so the systems work together to manage your blood sugars automatically through smart guard. Your blood sugar is updated every 5 minutes and that lets your pump know how much if any insulin to give as a basal as well as correcting your blood sugar if you're starting to drift high or cutting off insulin if you're dropping low. The only thing you really have to do is input how many carbs you are eating if any for food. Takes away a lot of the stresses of having to manage your blood sugars constantly. It's surprising how much my basal can vary from one day to the next.
 
Nicola M said:
The only difference I am aware of between Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 is that with the 4 you don't have to calibrate the sensor with a finger prick blood test, with Guardian 3 you had to give a finger prick test after the 2-hour warm-up period, every 6 hours for the next 12 hours (I think) and then 12 hourly after that. Whilst it wasn't inconvenient it's also nice not having to be forced to do a finger prick, although I am in the habit of doing them now and still do a test every so often to check the sensor is working as expected, especially when low/high.

The beauty of the 780g and Guardian 4 is you can hybrid-closed loop them so the systems work together to manage your blood sugars automatically through smart guard. Your blood sugar is updated every 5 minutes and that lets your pump know how much if any insulin to give as a basal as well as correcting your blood sugar if you're starting to drift high or cutting off insulin if you're dropping low. The only thing you really have to do is input how many carbs you are eating if any for food. Takes away a lot of the stresses of having to manage your blood sugars constantly. It's surprising how much my basal can vary from one day to the next.
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Yes I don’t doubt that about the basals varying from day to day
What CGM if any did you use before?
 
Jess1D said:
Yes I don’t doubt that about the basals varying from day to day
What CGM if any did you use before?
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I used a Libre before, whilst it was a good system it was also wildly inaccurate at times but you couldn't calibrate that so not surprising really. If I had the option between Libre and Guardian I would 100% choose Guardian :hilarious:
 
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