I Wore Medtronic's Simplera CGM - Here's How it Went

I recently tried out Simplera – Medtronic’s new FDA-approved continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The disposable sensor is nearly 50% smaller than its predecessor, the Guardian sensor, and offers a sleek, square-shape design that is adhered using a single-use applicator. Currently, the new CGM is approved for a seven day wear-time, but Medtronic told me it hopes to increase this in the future.

Simplera is the latest integration to the Medtronic Smart MDI system. The system combines Simplera’s real-time CGM data with the InPen, a smart insulin pen, to deliver personalized dosing recommendations, actionable insights, and missed dose reminders.

While Simplera has received FDA-clearance for stand-alone use, its integration with the InPen is still under review with the FDA. Medtronic’s other model of the CGM, Simplera Sync, shares the same form-factor as Simplera, but is designed for integration with the MiniMed 780G system. This CGM is beginning to release to users in the UK with more locations coming soon. Simplera Sync sensor is under review by the FDA in a separate regulatory filing.

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