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Guardian Connect from Medtronic

Please Note:  Medtronic has announced that it will be discontinuing the sale of the standalone Guardian™ Connect system, which includes the Guardian™ Connect transmitter and the Guardian™ Connect app from mobile application stores. The discontinuation dates for these products are as follows:

  • Last Guardian™ Connect transmitter sale: April 25, 2025
  • Removal of Guardian™ Connect app from mobile application stores: October 24, 2025

The Guardian ™ Connect system requires a prescription and is indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the interstitial fluid under the skin, in patients (14 to 75 years of age) with diabetes mellitus.

For complete information, visit Medtronic 

Sensor Duration:
Up to 7 days
Warmup Time:
Up to 2 hours
Approved For Children:
Indicated for 14 years to 75 years
Share Follow Capability:
Yes
Fingerstick Calibration Required:
Yes. Day 1: 1st calibration required: 2 hours after Guardian™ Sensor 3 and Guardian™ Connect Transmitter have been connected. 2nd calibration required: within 6 hours of the first calibration. Days 2-7:Every 12 hours and as requested by the system.
Customizable Alerts Alarms:
Provides customizable alerts, including predictive high and low alerts up to 60 minutes in advance. 98.5% detection rate for lows with Predictive Alerts.
Software:
Guardian™ Connect app and CareLink™ Personal Software
Accuracy:
Overall 9% MARD for the arm, 10.5% MARD for the abdomen
Covered By Medicare:
Yes
Insulin Pump Compatibility:
No. Can see data in InPen App
Recommended Placement:
Abdomen and arm
Additional Details:
Compatible with iOS and Android™. Updated list of compatible devices available on the Medtronic Diabetes website.

Transmitter Sensor Size:
1.4 x 1.12 x 0.37 in.
Battery:
Transmitter: Seven days on a full charge. (It can take up to 2 hours to fully charge). Transmitter Charger: One new AAA battery
Transmitter Range:
Up to 20 feet
Continuous Data Transmission:
Yes. Sends readings automatically to the Guardian™ Connect app every 5 minutes.

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