Table 1.
Medtronic Guardian Sensor 3 |
Medtronic Guardian Sensor 4* |
Senseonics Eversense |
Dexcom G6 | Abbott Freestyle Libre 2 |
Abbott Freestyle Libre 3 |
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Sensor Type | rtCGM | rtCGM | rtCGM | rtCGM | isCGM | rtCGM |
Age of Approval (years) | 2+ | 7+ | 18+ | 2+ | 4+ | 4+ |
Subcutaneous or Implanted | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous | Surgically Implanted Transmitter adhered to skin over implanted sensor |
Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
Duration of Wear (days) | 7 | 7 | Maximum 180 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
Calibration Status | User calibration with blood glucose meter at least 2x/day | Factory calibrated | User calibration with blood glucose meter 2x/day | Factory calibrated | Factory calibrated | Factory calibrated |
Approved for Use for Insulin Dosing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Compatible in HCL System | MiniMed 670G, 770G | MiniMed 780G | No | Tandem t:slim X2 CIQ Omnipod 5 CamAPS** Diabeloop** |
No | No |
References for Table 1 information: (25, 138-140) |
At the time of writing, CE marked in Europe but still under review for United States FDA approval.
System not available in the United States.
Abbreviations: rtCGM, real-time continuous glucose monitor; isCGM, intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitor; HCL, hybrid closed loop; CIQ, Control IQ.