Comments on: A Nurses Review: Medtronic 670G Insulin Pump

By: David Workman

David Workman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:50:57 +0000

I agree totally. POS, I’m trying to return it as I’ve only had it for 3 months. Just give me a system that shuts down when you are low.

By: David Workman

David Workman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:48:25 +0000

I agree totally. I’m trying to return mine. I’m also going to ask my doc if he got a kickback for signing me up..

By: David Workman

David Workman — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:45:32 +0000

The lawyers have really taken over logic It insults your intelligence

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:52:04 +0000

I so agree with this. I hate the sensors and pump wish I wouldn’t have switched to it

By: Bruce Laden

Bruce Laden — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:22:39 +0000

I have been using the 670g for over a year. The system is flawed in that the sensors are still unreliable. if the sensors are off by 30 to 100 points how can you get good results? There are so many problems I can’t list them all. Sometimes the sensor agrees with the meter. Like 1 in 10. Wake in the morning saying 112 you think great only to find you are 170. The low glucose warning keeps going and going until it sounds like air raid siren. I eat my carbs and my meter reads 95 and my sensor says 45. Then the highs last way to long. I email my blood sugars to my team and they say I’m doing great. A1c is 7.2 -7.3 worst I’ve seen in 20 years of being diabetic. Medtronic’s answer is a1c is no longer a good standard?? I would not recommend this pump or Medtronic sensors.

By: jewels

jewels — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:26:51 +0000

It takes the large reservoirs, but we are still using the smaller 1.8’s – either works fine. There isn’t a sizing option based on the reservior like the older pumps which is a bummer if you don’t use much insulin. It makes for a larger pump. We use it with the Mio. Best, Jewels

By: Stephanie Suppe

Stephanie Suppe — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:39:28 +0000

What reservoirs, and insets does the 670g use? Thanks for your time.

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:50:27 +0000

I started using the 670G a couple months ago and am frustrated by all the beeping and button pushing needed for some of the simple tasks. One in particular I find irritating is the “check for ketones” when a high reading comes in. Personally, I have NOT checked ketones in 40 + years and have never had an issue. A high blood glucose for most insulin dependent diabetics is addressed quickly and causes no ongoing harm. Additional insulin is given and the problem is alleviated in a few hours. Checking for ketones seems unnecessary, what are you going to do if they are elevated… call your doctor every time and have him tell you to adjust your insulin and push more water.
There is enough redundant button pushing, this one I don’t need to see.

By: jewels

jewels — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 03:15:04 +0000

Yes! Here is our latest. http://www.shesugar.org/child-with-type-one-diabetes/medtronic-670g-mom-daughter-type-1-diabetes-review-experiences-t1d/
Best,
Jewels

By: Colby B

Colby B — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:29:35 +0000

Now that you have had the pump for now a longer time and have given it time to learn you, has your thoughts changed about the Guardian Sensor?