Medtronic Guardian 4
Prescription glucose sensor used with a compatible MiniMed 780G system.
Keep in mind Not a stand-alone OTC CGM. Current US comparison and Guardian 4 instructions govern the exact compatible system.
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Prescription glucose sensor used with a compatible MiniMed 780G system.
Keep in mind Not a stand-alone OTC CGM. Current US comparison and Guardian 4 instructions govern the exact compatible system.
Prescription continuous glucose monitoring for adults 18+ with diabetes.
Keep in mind Manufacturer specifications; no hands-on testing or independent clinical efficacy assessment.
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| Prices · all markets | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. |
| Designed for | Prescription glucose sensor used with a compatible MiniMed 780G system. ↗ | Prescription continuous glucose monitoring for adults 18+ with diabetes. ↗ |
| Form factor | Subcutaneous upper-arm sensor plus reusable on-body transmitter ↗ | Provider-inserted upper-arm sensor with removable external transmitter ↗ |
| Water / dust rating | Not verified | One metre for up to 30 minutes ↗ |
| Sensor Duration | Up to seven days ↗ | Up to 365 days ↗ |
| Warmup | Two hours ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Age Indication | 7+ per current US comparison ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Components | Guardian 4 sensor, Guardian 4 transmitter, reusable serter ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Insertion | Two-handed serter procedure ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Site | Back of upper arm only in US instructions ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Reading interval | Not applicable to this category | Every five minutes ↗ |
| Transmitter Mount | Not applicable to this category | Daily-replaced silicone-based adhesive ↗ |
| Alerts | Not applicable to this category | On-body vibration and phone alerts ↗ |
| Calibration | Not applicable to this category | Once weekly after day 13; additional instructions apply ↗ |
| Placement | Not applicable to this category | Upper arm; trained healthcare-provider insertion/removal ↗ |
| Availability | Exact manufacturer model verified; market and purchase eligibility follow the linked manufacturer source. | Exact manufacturer model verified; market and purchase eligibility follow the linked manufacturer source. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | No editorial ranking recorded |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 |
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