Dexcom G6 sensors are compatible with the t:slim X2 pump and are currently available through the VA pharmacy. Please send your patients prescription for Dexcom G6 to the pharmacy and have your patient submit an order for t:slim X2 to the prosthetics department.
Compatible Dexcom G7 sensors are expected to be available through the VA pharmacy in early January 2024. Do not update your patients CGM supplies to Dexcom G7 until notified that compatible G7 sensors are available at the VA pharmacy. The Dexcom G7 integration software update on the t:slim X2 pump is compatible with both G6 and G7, so your patient can update their pump software and continue to use Dexcom G6 until Dexcom G7 is available at the VA.
Please visit https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/faqs/tandem-faqs for information about who to contact for system support.
1) Compatibility with both Dexcom G6 and G7
2) Duration timer for Exercise Activity (customizable from 30 mins to 8 hours)
3) Six-digit numeric Mobile App pairing code (previously 16 alpha-numeric)
4) Updated pump sounds
5) Seamless Activity transition (no need to stop an Activity before switching to a different Activity)
6) Updated Auto-Off alarm defaulted off (with new pumps)
Dexcom and Tandem have been trusted partners in diabetes management for over 10 years. Dexcom G7 and Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump key differentiators include:
>Short - 30 minute warmup
>Ability to use Share and Follow features to share your numbers with up to 10 people
>Non-adjunctive, meaning no fingersticks to make treatment decisions
For existing t:slim X2 with Control-IQ users, there is no pump prescription needed to update the pump software.
If your patient received an incompatible Dexcom G7 sensor, please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support/compatibility/dexcom-cgm.
You will learn how to identify a compatible Dexcom G7 sensor on:
- Pump screen error message
- Tandem training checklist for new users
- Software update portal for current users
For additional information, please navigate to https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/support/compatibility/dexcom-cgm
Rebecca is a 67-year-old female who was diagnosed with T2D 12 years ago.
Current treatment: Metformin 1000 mg BID, Sitagliptin 100 mg QD, Glimepiride 4 mg BID, basal insulin (glargine) 36 units QPM Current A1C: 9.8%
Rebecca is motivated to manage diabetes but struggles with eating lower carbohydrate foods consistently. She’s busy with volunteering activities and her new post-retirement social life. When Rebecca was working, she kept her blood glucose meter at her desk and would check her glucose 1-3 times daily. Nowadays, she often forgets to bring the meter with her when she’s out and about.
