# Discussion of Tandem's recently released Basal-IQ function **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766 **Category:** Type 1 & LADA **Created:** [August 8, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766 "2018-08-08T20:57:55Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![Thomas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/thomas/32/1719_2.png) [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas) #### Post date: [August 8, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766/2 "2018-08-08T23:22:20Z")
> [@Bloomberg article about DIY closed-loop systems](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bloomberg-article-about-diy-closed-loop-systems/4683/10): > > Does anyone know how the Tandem basal IQ compares to the 670g or what you are using? It is not uncommon for Animas users to switch to Tandem. The Medtronic 640g is comparable to the Basal-IQ / PLGS update. The Medtronic 670g / 690g is comparable to the Control-IQ / HCL update. (690g obviously not released) As you undoubtedly are aware, Tandem has the ability to remotely provide updates for the X2 pump. The Tandem Basal-IQ / PLGS update is FDA approved and scheduled to launch this month (August 2018). The Tandem Control-IQ / HCL update has a launch goal of Summer 2019. The Medtronic 640g uses the Medtronic Enlite Sensor. The Medtronic 670g users the Medtronic Guardian Sensor. The Tandem Basal-IQ and Control-IQ are (and will) use the Dexcom G6 sensor. We will download and update our Tandem upon launch. According to Tandem Customer Support, it will not work with our G5. I plan to verify that myself. In the late September or early October, I plan to upgrade to the G6 at which point we would certainly be making use of the Basal-IQ. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussion-of-tandems-recently-released-basal-iq-function/4766)._