Dexcom CGM transmitters have 6-digit transmitter IDs, normally printed on the underside of the transmitter. So far the G5 transmitters have had IDs in the range 40xxxx – 42xxxx. G6 start with 8, and G6+ with 2. Things would not be good if you had two transmitters with the same ID in the same location: …
The t:slim X2 pump has been blocked from sale since December 2020 due to safety concerns raised through the TGA. Today AMSL mailed their customers to let them know the suspension of the pump’s TGA registration is officially over. Apparently it was lifted a week ago, but neither the TGA nor AMSL were saying anything …
Diabetes technology is varied, and in this instance insulin pumps. And in many ways this can end up confusing people. For example I see a lot of comments online by people saying things like “I was told we can’t use Fiasp in pumps.” Unfortunately that’s not true. Well, to be more precise: It Depends! Multiple …
Most insulin pump users are familiar with the dreaded occlusion alarm. At the simplest level it tells us that this cannula is occluded and needs to be replaced. But it’s not always that straightforward. So let’s dive in an explore the mysteries behind the alarm. Detecting an occlusion The pump usually has a force sensor …
In exciting news, Project Anubis has been announced. It is a modification to the Dexcom G6 “Firefly” CGM transmitter that gives a bunch of things that I personally see as advantages over new units. User-replaceable battery (larger capacity than original). Unlike with re-batteried G5 transmitters, no fancy epoxy sealing is required. A tiny packet of …
Back in 2018 I wrote an article about the new Libre 2. Finally (as of yesterday) Abbott has got the Libre 2 approved with the TGA for use in Australia. All we know about the rollout and availability of the product is a statement by Abbott that it will be made available “over the coming …