Instinct Sensor is now shipping: A new era for diabetes management begins

Great news for the diabetes community: the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott and created exclusively for the MiniMed™ 780G system, is now shipping in the U.S.!

We know how many of you have been waiting for this longer-wear sensor, and we’re excited to share that orders are now starting to ship to customers nationwide.^†
 

What does this mean for you?
 

If you’ve been looking for a compact, longer-wear sensor that works seamlessly with your MiniMed™ 780G insulin pump, the wait is over. The Instinct sensor offers:

Small and discreet1 design — about the size of two stacked pennies 15-day wear time for less frequent changes One-hour warm-up No fingersticks required with SmartGuard™ technology‡ No overtape required For people with type 1 diabetes

With fewer site changes, this newer sensor lets you spend less time managing diabetes and more time living life.

Looking ahead: sharing your stories
 

As Instinct sensors make their way into the hands of customers across the country, we’re excited to see how this new technology will impact your everyday lives. In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing stories from our community and their real-life experiences with the Instinct sensor and MiniMed™ 780G system — how it’s helping people spend more time enjoying life’s moments.

If you'd like to share your journey, keep an eye out for opportunities to connect with us!

Want to try the latest sensor?
 

If you’ve already placed your order, your Instinct sensor will ship with your next eligible insurance resupply order. If you haven’t ordered yet, now is the perfect time to explore how Instinct can make life with diabetes even easier.

If you are new to MiniMed

Submit a request and our team will reach out with more info.

If you already use MiniMed products

Place your order for the Instinct sensor (and a software upgrade if you need it) on your Diabetes.shop account.

Have questions or want to learn more? Visit our website for details.

©2025 Medtronic. MiniMed and MiniMed logo are trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. The sensor shape and appearance, Abbott, and “a” logo are marks and/or designs of the Abbott group of companies in various territories and used under license. Sensor image © 2025 Abbott. ™*Third–party brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

Footnotes
† For customers who have insurance through Medicare, or a plan that follows Medicare guidance, we are still awaiting billing coding approval before we can start shipping. We expect approval in January.
‡ Taking a bolus 15 – 20 minutes before a meal helps to keep blood sugar levels under control after eating.

References
1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc

Important Safety Information: MiniMed™ 780G system with SmartGuard™ technology with Instinct™ sensor

The MiniMed™ 780G system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin at selectable rates, and the administration of insulin boluses at selectable amounts for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons seven years of age and older requiring insulin as well as for the continuous monitoring and trending of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin. The MiniMed™ 780G System includes SmartGuard™ technology, which can be programmed to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor glucose values and can suspend delivery of insulin when the sensor glucose (SG) value falls below or is predicted to fall below predefined threshold values.

The Instinct sensor can be used one time and has a life up to 15 days. The Instinct sensor is not intended to be used directly to make therapy adjustments while the MiniMed™ 780G system is operating in manual mode. All therapy adjustments in Manual mode should be based on measurements obtained using a blood glucose meter and not on values provided by the Instinct sensor. The Instinct sensor has been studied and is approved for use in patients ages 7 years and older and in the arm insertion site only. Only apply the sensor to the back of your upper arm. The sensor may not work properly in other areas. 

The Medtronic MiniMed™ 780G System consists of the following devices: MiniMed™ 780G Insulin Pump and the Instinct sensor. The system requires a prescription from a healthcare professional. 

WARNING: Do not use the MiniMed™ 780G system until appropriate training has been received from a healthcare professional. Training is essential to ensure the safe use of the MiniMed™ 780G system.

WARNING: Do not use SG values to make treatment decisions, including delivering a bolus, while the pump is in Manual Mode. When the SmartGuard™ feature is active and you are no longer in Manual Mode, the pump uses an SG value, when available, to calculate a bolus amount. However, if your symptoms do not match the SG value, use a blood glucose (BG) meter to confirm the SG value. Failure to confirm glucose levels when your symptoms do not match the SG value can result in the infusion of too much or too little insulin, which may cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Pump therapy is not recommended for people whose vision or hearing does not allow for the recognition of pump signals, alerts, or alarms. The safety of the MiniMed™ 780G system has not been studied in pregnant women, persons with type 2 diabetes using the Instinct sensor, or in persons using other anti-hyperglycemic therapies that do not include insulin. For complete details of the system, including accessories and additional important safety information concerning indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with the system and its components, please consult https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/important-safety-information#minimed-780g and the appropriate user guide at https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/download-library.