Tandem, Dexcom integration approved in Canada
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:22 PM CDT, Thu August 1, 2024
MARKHAM, Ontario – Tandem Diabetes Care and Dexcom have announced the updated t:slim X2 insulin pump software is compatible with both Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems and is authorized for sale by Health Canada. This integration allows users of the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology, to have even more choice in how they manage their diabetes. "This integration marks the first time an AID system in Canada is compatible with both Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 CGMs, demonstrating our commitment to continued leadership in advancing AID systems and offering choice," said Mark Novara, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Tandem Diabetes Care. "We are proud to celebrate more than 10 years of partnership with Dexcom through this milestone that allows users in Canada to benefit from our No. 1 recommended insulin pump brand, now with Dexcom's most advanced CGM technology." Commercial availability is expected to begin this fall. Tandem will email instructions to all users in Canada with an in-warranty t:slim X2 pump to offer the option to choose between Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 via a free remote software update. New customers will receive t:slim X2 pumps pre-loaded with the updated software.
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