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MiniMed (Medtronic) CGM facts, specs and Medicare notes

Simplera Sync and Guardian 4 sensors for the MiniMed 780G insulin pump, and the Simplera CGM, from Medtronic's own announcements.

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  • MiniMed sensors are built mainly to work with the MiniMed 780G insulin pump.[1],[2]
  • Today the MiniMed 780G pump works with the Guardian 4 sensor. Simplera Sync was approved for it in April 2025.[2]
  • The separate Simplera CGM was approved in August 2024 for use with the InPen smart insulin pen.[3]

Simplera Sync

Continuous glucose monitor (for the MiniMed 780G pump)

Wear timeUp to 6 days, plus a 24-hour grace period[1]
DesignDisposable, all-in-one, two-step insertion[2]
FingersticksNeeded in manual mode, to start SmartGuard, or if readings don't match symptoms[2]
Pump system agesMiniMed 780G is for type 1 diabetes, ages 7 and older[1]

Medicare notes

  • If your CGM works through an insulin pump, the pump's own Medicare rules can apply as well as the CGM rules.[4]

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Oct 25, 2026
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  • Oct 25, 2026: First published and reviewed.
Sources (4)
  1. MiniMed: Get to know the Simplera Sync sensor (retrieved Oct 25, 2026)
  2. Medtronic: Simplera Sync sensor for the MiniMed 780G system now FDA approved (April 18, 2025) (retrieved Oct 25, 2026)
  3. Medtronic: FDA approval of Simplera CGM (August 7, 2024) (retrieved Oct 25, 2026)
  4. Medicare Coverage Database: Glucose Monitors, LCD L33822 (revision effective 10/01/2024) (retrieved Oct 25, 2026)