Today Medtronic announced it has received FDA breakthrough device designation for its (PLC) personalized closed loop insulin pump system. It is currently in the development stage. The technology is designed to automate insulin delivery in real-time while personalized and adapts to the user. The system will also provide insights and predictive diagnostics unique to the individual, the goal…
I’ve been touting the bionic pancreas called “The iLet” from Beta Bionics for a while now and it’s launch is almost here. The iLet is an autonomous insulin delivery system that uses an insulin pump with a CGM. I’m currently using the Medtronic 670g system for my treatment but it’s far from perfect for me….
At the time of this post the Minimed 670g (artificial pancreas) came out about a week ago. The 670g is the first hybrid closed loop system ever. The new Minimed 670g insulin pump is now being shipped out to patients. The system uses SmartGuard HCL which is the most advanced algorithm to date. I currently…
We are all eagerly awaiting the release of the new MiniMed 670G closed loop system for us diabetics. It was approved by the FDA in September 2016 and MiniMed said it would be released in the spring of 2017… Well, it’s now spring 2017 and there’s been no release date yet. Today we will call MiniMed and try…
Just a reminder that the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop System will be available to the public in the spring of 2017. We will let you know when it becomes available or are any updates with the system so please check back here often. Minimed 670g system available spring 2017, FDA approved. The Minimed…
Medical device maker Medtronic has won Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the MiniMed 670G device. The “hybrid closed loop system” monitors and adjusts glucose and insulin levels in patients with type 1 diabetes. The first artificial pancreas approved of its kind for treating diabetes will hit the market in spring of 2017. The…
I’m a type 1 diabetic that uses the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) by Medtronic. I use the MiniMed 530G system with the Enlite Sensor to manage my diabetes, it’s been a winner for me! The new CGM System by Medtronic looks to be a Winner for Type 1 Diabetes! Check out the full article…