Update: Diabetes Canada T1D Conference
Update: Medtronic Stand-Alone Guardian Connect rtCGM
Medtronic Canada is officially launching Guardian™ Connect Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Guardian Connect System)! This is a stand-alone system that works with an iOS app and features Bluetooth connectivity, automatic CareLink™ uploads and customizable predictive glucose alerting with up to 60-minute advance notification preceding a hypo or hyperglycemic threshold.
As of August 24th, 2020, patients may order the Guardian Connect System through two channels: Visiting the Medtronic eShop, or Speaking directly to a representative by calling 1-800-284-4416 For more information, visit their website.
Update: Dexcom G6 in Pregnancy
Health Canada temporarily authorized the adjunctive use of the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system during COVID-19 by pregnant women with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes to compliment the use of blood glucose meters until March 18, 2021, unless the authorization requires changes within that timeframe. For more information, please review the formal update on the Health Canada Website.