Hey everyone so I’m kinda having a dilemma. I’m on the 630G and due for a upgrade in oct but can pay 400 and upgrade early kinda want to upgrade to the 670G because I need better control I dont have a cgm due to unstable lows or should I wait for the 780g? Help
@Jharrison7422 Hi Jeremy and welcome to the JDRF TypeOneNation Forum! IO trust that you will fond support here, hear responses to your questions, and that you will offer us information and tips of what you have learned during your years living with diabetes.
I don’t intend to “burst your bubble” and sound too negative, but “JUST” changing to a different pump will most likely not provide you with better diabetes management. Particularly, in your upgrade from a 630 to a 670, the difference in pump - without CGM - is minimal. From what I’ve heard, the soon-to-be released 780G if paired with a good CGM should help you avoid “lows” and improve your TIR [Time in Range].
I do hope that you will soon be able to find a solution to your “unstable lows”.
Ya my endocrinologist said whenever I upgrade I’ll be able to get a cgm from what I hear auto mode on 670g is good but the 780 would be amazing what do you think?
@Jharrison7422 Jeremy, from what has been published, and a few comments from testers, the 780G will correct some, or all, the complaints made by users of the 670G. Dependability of the Medtronic sensor will be paramount for a good system - I’m assuming, based on Medtronic/MiniMed past performance that the pump itself will be well engineered and manufactured.
I have not used the 670G, so my response is based solely on what others have told me - I’ve had personal conversations with users of the 670G who are extremely pleased; I came very close to getting a 670G including holding the pump in my hands and meeting with a couple of Medtronic representatives. I instead chose the Tandem t-Slim x2, after having used MiniMed pumps exclusively, first by itself, then with Basal IQ technology and currently with the really awesome Control IQ.
The slim offers auto bolus corrections dont they? Juat need something to help when my sugar is higher and can bring down on it’s own or going low it stops delivery
If your a1c is above 7, the 670 will be useful. If the a1c is below 7, you’ll hate the pump with a passion. If you’re serious about the 670, Google it, and you’ll see most of the people that had the pump have either abandoned it or are using manual mode only. The pump is a complete nightmare to use.
If you’re considering the 670, my advice would be to wait a month and get the 780, which Medtronic have addressed all the issues with the 670. The trials just ended for the 780, it will be submitted to the FDA shortly. The 670 got approval in less than 3 weeks. The same will probably happen with the 780.
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Oh wow the 780g is set to be that soon you think? I saw people in a Facebook group saying late 2020 or 2021
No. They were hoping for a April/May launch, and they’re on schedule
Hi @Jharrison7422. You have a few months before you get a new pump but you don’t have to be on a pump to use a CGM. I can’t speak for Medtronic but Tandem’s T-Slim has a separate receiver, and some CGMs connect to your smartphone.
I have a 670g currently. It can drive you nuts figuring out how to deal with the calibrations and the alerts. I have found a system that works well for me at this time. Auto mode helped me go from a 7.5 to a 6.7 A1c. I am happy enough with the results to deal with the work required. This is not a carefree ignore it system. It has helped me feel better overall and I sleep better with less worry about over night lows. I lost a lot of sleep the first few months learning how the system works. I rarely get 7 days out of s sensor. Usually 5 good days and a 6th occasional day. If you have issues with steep high spikes or crazy rapid drops the sensor algorithm doesn’t like it and will show an bbn updating sensor error. I am almost at the end of my 670g warranty and I believe that I am going to try the t slim x2. The built in battery is a negative for me but the accuracy of the g6 sensor is of great interest to me.
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Hi @Jharrison7422. You might want to contact Medtronic and speak in depth with a rep who can give you detailed specs - including perhaps some literature - on each of the options, including anticipated release dates, so you can go in fully informed. I love to get real user feedback about any major purchase - it lets me see the real life ups and downs (no pun intended), but it’s great to have product documentation on hand as well. If you’re eligible to upgrade to the 670 in just a couple of months I wonder why you’re rushing to do it a little early? Not to judge and you can spend your money as you see fit, but if your current pump is working okay it might not hurt to wait a few more weeks. As for the 780 it sounds exciting. As much as I like the latest and greatest though there is something to be said for waiting to see what the kinks are and what the initial users (aside from the ones in the trials) liked and disliked. Those things may not keep you from investing in it but it can help to go in with your eyes wide open.
As for CGMS - I use a Dexcom CGM. I use my Tandem pump as my receiver but there’s a separate handheld one as well. I’m not familiar with Medtronic’s hardware but if their CGM does not connect with your current pump, if they have a receiver you could use it to track your numbers.
Wishing you the best with your decision.