# What is the best setup for pump and CGM combo?
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184
**Category:** C/GM
**Created:** [August 25, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184 "2019-08-25T10:48:08Z")
**Posts on this page:** 15
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/1 "2019-08-25T10:48:08Z")
My Medtronic Minimed warranty just expired. I’ve also been using the Medtronic CGM which also just expired. I like that I have one device for both my pumping and my CGM, but have increasing concerns with the CGM accuracy of Medtronic minimed’s system. So…I may be interested in getting a new pump/CGM setup. My question for you all is this: what setup do you have/like? and what do you like about it? Thanks for any input you may have!
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### Author:  [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/2 "2019-08-25T13:45:44Z")
Hi @Trever. 😁
I also had some concerns over Medtronic’s accuracy. I’ve been with t:slim and the G6 since January and absolutely love it. It’s a great combo. Having experienced many frustrations on the 670, my favorite part of this duo is the almost complete lack of frustrations. Basal-IQ is fantastic, and the G6 is a hawk. I’m on day 22 of my sensor right now, and my sensor has been within 2 or 3 of my meter values. All in all, I couldn’t be happier with the move!
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### Author:  [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/3 "2019-08-25T14:35:10Z")
Agree with Tandem/G6. Having my pump display my CGM data is awesome, the CGM is so accurate, the pump is easy to use, and I’ve had good experiences with customer service. I had Medtronic before but it was the old Paradigm pump without CGM - I used Dexcom separately then and have been happy with them for six years.
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### Author:  [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/4 "2019-08-25T20:02:11Z")
++1 for Tandem and Dexcom. I was a longtime Medtronic user before moving to Tandem.
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/5 "2019-08-25T20:47:40Z")
@Nickyghaleb Wow, day 22!? That is awesome. How often do you have to calibrate?
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/6 "2019-08-25T20:52:16Z")
@Allison I appreciate your perspective. I am glad to hear that I would still be able to manage sensor information from the pump with tandem/dex combo. Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/7 "2019-08-25T21:57:34Z")
@jim26 I’m seriously considering following your migration pattern. I must say that it is with some hesitation. I have really loved Medtronic ever since I had pump problems while on a camping trip and they pulled a bunch of strings to deliver a new pump to my campsite by a courier the same day. I have never experienced such dedicated customer service.
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### Author:  [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/8 "2019-08-25T22:22:23Z")
I was loyal to Medtronic for a good 12 years… maybe longer. Their customer service used to be amazing. It definitely felt odd parting ways, but it’s been a very good experience with Tandem so far.
As far as calibrating goes, it’s very much up to the user as to how much… or how little. I think I can say I don’t calibrate at all on about half of my sensors, and I extend them all. Now 22 days is quite a stretch, but it’s not uncommon for me to go 14 or 15 days on a sensor and never calibrate more than once—if at all. It’s been a world of difference coming from the Guardian to the G6. Hopefully Medtronic is cleaning up a little in this category as they near releasing the 780. The G6 really shines in the maintenance department.
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### Author:  [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/9 "2019-08-25T23:10:56Z")
I agree and I had a similar experience with Medtronic when I took my pump for a swim on vacation which killed the pump. By noon the next day they had a new pump in my hands. So never had any complaints about their service. Also loved they would text me every 3 months asking if I wanted to reorder supplies. A simple “Yes” response and my supplies were ordered.
My switch was more about integration with Dexcom and their product roadmap (Basil IQ and Control IQ).
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### Author:  [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/10 "2019-08-26T00:03:05Z")
> [@Trever](#):
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> I have really loved Medtronic ever since I had pump problems while on a camping trip and they pulled a bunch of strings to deliver a new pump to my campsite by a courier the same day.
I had similar quick replacement of MM 523 last summer on vacation. But also likely to get Tandem as next pump in 2020. I would use the MM pump as backup if delay in Tandem replacement occurs.
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### Author:  [@Scottydt1d](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scottydt1d)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/11 "2019-08-26T16:48:05Z")
Tandem tslim & dexcom g6
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/12 "2019-09-10T03:08:52Z")
Thank you very much for your input. You all have confirmed the direction I was heavily leaning. I am amazed at how unanimous the input was. I met with my doc and should have a Tslim + Dexcom G6 in about a month. I’m very excited about it. Also, strangely a bit apprehensive. I feel like I am breaking up with someone. haha! It’s not you, it’s me minimed. Can we still be friends??
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### Author:  [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2019, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/13 "2019-09-10T07:16:46Z")
> [@Trever](#):
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> Can we still be friends??
You might enjoy this, regarding Nicky’s experience with MM 670. (Before she switched to Tandem).
> [@Nicky's pump makes international news!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nickys-pump-makes-international-news/4744):
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### Author:  [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/14 "2019-09-10T12:43:39Z")
That’s what I did… left MM after almost 20 years! But it has been so worth it.
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### Author:  [@Trever](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trever)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-is-the-best-setup-for-pump-and-cgm-combo/8184/15 "2019-09-11T03:52:20Z")
haha! Can I have the pump with “screw you” mode!? that’s hilarious!