Summer is finally here \u2013 the season of beach days, spontaneous road trips, and outdoor adventures. Summer can also mean changes in routine and other variables like heat, eating out or increases in activity \u2013 all things that can add more to the mental load of managing blood sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news? The latest generation of diabetes technology is catching up to how people want to live \u2013 smaller devices, extended wear sensors and smarter algorithms. In this update, we\u2019re breaking down the latest tech developments designed to keep you in range so you can spend less time managing your device and more time enjoying the sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DEXCOM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important update for Dexcom users is the discontinuation of Dexcom G6 manufacturing as of July 1st<\/sup>, 2026. Please make sure to reach out to your healthcare team to upgrade to the Dexcom G7 or another sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are still waiting for the 15-day wear sensor in Canada, however this is already available in other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LIBRE 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A new app will be coming soon that will consolidate the existing separate apps for each Libre (2, 3, etc). This will make it easier for future upgrades so you can keep the same app. Additionally, there will be some new features \u2013 after taking a photo of your food, it can give you nutrition recommendations, and there will be different ways to customize alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Canada, we are still waiting for the Libre Duo \u2013 which checks glucose levels as well as ketone levels, however it is planned to be available in Europe hopefully later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MININED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier in the year, Minimed\u2019s (formerly Medtronic) new sensor Simplera was approved by Health Canada. It will link with the 780G pump and have an easier insertion with no transmitter. It\u2019s not yet commercially available but hopefully will be before the end of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coming down the pipeline eventually will be a new algorithm that will no longer require meal boluses entered from the user and also have lower blood glucose targets in auto mode. There are also plans for there be a much smaller pump available as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TANDEM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Late into 2025, Tandem launched their Tandem t:slim Mobile App which allows users to bolus directly from their phone without needing to do so from their pump. The app will also upload the pump data directly to the Tandem Source website so you no longer have to spend time manually uploading your pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just launched in June 2026 is Control IQ+! There are now broader indications for use of the pump including those 2 years of age and up, weight range of 9-200kg and total daily insulin dose from 5-200 units. It also brings back the ability to use a temporary basal rate up to 72 hours and now allows the option to lengthen an extended bolus up to 8 hours (previously only 2 hours). These settings can help with different activities, meals and changes in schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPumps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n