Medtronic 770 Insulin Pump Review and Resources
Discover the Unique Advantages & Possible Limitations of the Medtronic 770
Considering the Medtronic 770G Insulin Pump?
The Medtronic 770G is a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump designed to automate insulin delivery using real-time CGM data. It offers advanced features like SmartGuard technology to reduce lows and help maintain more stable blood glucose levels. While it provides greater automation than older Medtronic models, users should understand its setup requirements and limitations compared to fully tubeless or DIY systems. In this guide, we’ll explore both the advantages and potential drawbacks of the 770G to help you determine if it fits your diabetes management needs.
Advantages
Advantages of The Medtronic 770
- Large, secure, long-established company
- Slim attachable clip
- Paired meter
- Approved for ages 2 and up (smallest basal settings available)
- No need to plug in to charge (replaceable batteries)
- Mobile app provides reports on time in range and total daily dose over time.
- Carelink Connect app allows others to view pump status and BG data on their phone
Disadvantages
Potential Disadvantages of Medtronic 770:
- CGM and Automode require additional finger sticks for calibration and safety checks
- Maintaining Automode requires a high level of technical acumen and interaction with the pump
- Frequent system alerts in Automode may become intrusive
- Attached clip is upside-down
- Must pay for loaner/backup pumps
- Screen and text are relatively small
- Insulin-on-board only deducted from correction boluses
- Carelink download program is complex and lacks intuitive reports
- Multiple menus and programming can be complex to master
- No automatic angled infusion set option
- Many button presses and confirmation steps in basic programming
- Requires multiple training sessions
- Company’s marketing can be overly aggressive
- Reports do not show amounts of automated insulin delivered
Who is a good fit for the Medtronic 770 ?
Medtronic 770 is good for these users:
- Pediatric users on very small basal doses
- Very young users who want FDA-approved HCL use
- Users who do not want to use a smartphone but who do not have the dexterity for the Tandem cartridge fill process
- Users who benefit from the tactile button push rather than a touch screen. (vision deficit)
Medtronic 770 is NOT good for these users:
- Those who have variable basal insulin needs from day to day
- Those who like to have a more active role in their management
- Those who lean heavily on using extended boluses for management
More Medtronic 770 Resources
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