Medtronic has received FDA approval of the world’s first hybrid closed loop system

[Terry4]

@rgcainmd

I realize that the 670G does utilize an “auto-suspend” feature when predicted (and/or actual) BG is low, but this feature has so far proven (in a large number of those who have used it) to be “too sensitive” in that it suspends delivery of insulin far earlier than it needs to and resumes insulin delivery far later than what is actually required.

I, too, have read complaints about the threshold suspend feature. It could really wreak havoc if a false low triggered the insulin suspension and you ended hyperglycemic for hours due to an inaccurate sensor. This is a new sensor system from Med-T. Perhaps they’ve made a large jump in accuracy and dependability, but I’m skeptical.

I think @swisschocolate used a Med-T pump, available in Europe but not the US, with an earlier model number. She was not that impressed by it and I think she’s on MDI now.