The New Instinct Sensor Is Here — Making Life with Blood Sugar Management Even Easier

A new era of continuous glucose monitoring has arrived! Abbott’s highly anticipated Instinct sensor is now available to order in the U.S., bringing even more options for those who use insulin pumps and glucose monitoring systems.

This launch is an exciting step forward for the blood sugar management community — pairing one of the most advanced insulin delivery systems with a compact, longer-wear sensor designed for simplicity, comfort, and convenience.

What Is the Instinct Sensor?

The Instinct sensor was designed exclusively for the MiniMed™ 780G system by Medtronic. Together, they form an integrated system that automatically adjusts insulin delivery, provides real-time glucose readings, and offers proactive alerts — helping you spend less time worrying about numbers and more time enjoying life.

Instinct Sensor Highlights

• ✅ Easy one-handed insertion
• 🌟 Small and discreet — about the size of two stacked pennies
• ⏱️ 15-day wear time
• ⚡ One-hour warm-up
• 💧 No fingersticks required with SmartGuard™ technology‡
• 🩹 No overtape needed
• 👤 Labeled for people with Type 1 diabetes

More Sensors, More Choices

The Instinct sensor joins Medtronic’s growing lineup of CGMs — giving users the flexibility to choose the option that fits their lifestyle best.

Simplera Sync™ Sensor

• All-in-one disposable design
• One-handed insertion in under 10 seconds
• About the size of a quarter
• No overtape required
• Available for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Guardian™ 4 Sensor

• Advanced accuracy with customizable alerts
• Real-time glucose data for smarter insights
• Available for people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Compare and Customize

Want to see how they stack up?

👉 Check out Medtronic’s side-by-side CGM comparison to explore the differences between sensor options.

And once you’ve found your perfect fit — make it your own with Peelz!

We create decorative, medical-grade adhesive covers for CGMs and pumps to help you express your personality while protecting your device. Whether you’re rocking the latest Instinct sensor or another CGM, Peelz patches make blood sugar management look as good as it feels.

💙 Browse designs made for Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre, Omnipod, Tandem, and more at Peelz.com.