The Instinct and Instinct Go sensors, made by Abbott, will be rolled out gradually across Europe starting this month, expanding MiniMed's sensor portfolio in the region.
"People with diabetes should not have to choose between flexibility and performance when managing their diabetes — and with MiniMed, they don't have to," said Que Dallara, CEO, MiniMed. "Expanding our sensor portfolio across Europe with Instinct and Instinct Go means more people can access the proven outcomes, intelligent insights, and seamless automation MiniMed is known for. This is about meeting people where they are and building technology that fits their life — not the other way around. That's what drives us every day."
For people with type 1 diabetes, accurately counting carbs and remembering to take insulin up to 15 minutes before meals can be challenging, often leading to post-meal blood glucose spikes when doses are delayed, missed, or underestimated.
The MiniMed™ 780G system is the only system with Meal Detection™ technology* designed to reduce post-meal blood glucose spikes when users occasionally forget to bolus or underestimate carbs. Paired with the 15-day Instinct sensor—the world's smallest, thinnest, and most discreet sensor with demonstrated strong glucose accuracy1,2—the MiniMed™ 780G system offers greater choice and flexibility while maintaining proven clinical performance.
Recent data from a new randomized crossover study, published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, demonstrated glycemic outcomes were virtually identical when using the MiniMed™ 780G system with either the Simplera Sync™ sensor or Instinct sensor. These results were reinforced by a real-world analysis of over 20,000 U.S. users of the MiniMed 780G system, validating the algorithm's central role in driving results.6,7
Clinical and real-world evidence suggest that the MiniMed™ 780G system can help people with type 1 diabetes achieve consistent glycemic control that substantially exceeds ADA and international consensus guidelines of 70% Time in Range (TIR), with many users achieving 80% TIR3,4 ∞ when using optimal settings. A separate real-world study of 8,019 U.S. MiniMed™ 780G system users (aged 7 years or older) demonstrated that the system delivered 91% overnight Time in Range5 **^ ∞ which means fewer beeps, fewer alarms and a restful sleep.
For people using multiple daily injections (MDI), diabetes management remains fragmented across disconnected tools, creating constant "mental math" in daily life. The MiniMed Go™ system integrated with the Instinct Go sensor brings it all together in one place. It is the first solution to combine dose tracking with the InPen™ smart insulin pen and real-time CGM data, addressing the therapy adherence gap for MDI users by providing real-time alerts and actionable insights on a single mobile app when doses are missed or blood glucose spikes – helping MDI users stay on top of their diabetes with less effort.
"People with diabetes have different preferences, lifestyles, and needs, which is why choice matters," said Professor Amir Tirosh of Sheba Medical Center and Tel-Aviv University. "The integration of the Instinct sensor with the MiniMed™ 780G and MiniMed Go™ systems allows more people to access advanced diabetes technology in a way that works for them, while still benefiting from the proven algorithm and clinical outcomes that have made these systems so impactful."
The Instinct and Instinct Go sensors begin rolling out across European markets this month following CE mark approval earlier this year for integration with the two systems.
About MiniMed
MiniMed is a global leader in insulin delivery, constantly advancing therapies that support people with diabetes in more than 80 countries. Our full-stack, integrated ecosystem, including our insulin delivery systems, CGMs, algorithms, and easy-to-use app experience, is designed to work seamlessly together, supported by white-glove, wrap-around service. For over 40 years, we've pioneered therapies people can rely on by anticipating needs, reducing burden, and helping make life with diabetes easier. Our mission is to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
