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Summary
This sensor lasts the longest - 180 days. It has to be placed under the skin by a healthcare provider. It has two parts, the implantable sensor and a transmitter that sends data to a mobile device.
MARD: 8.5-9.1%
*Recently FDA approved for use with insulin pumps.
Traditional syringe and needle. The most affordable insulin delivery option.
Components
Eversense : Sensor
Professionally inserted by a physician during a medical visit. Minor procedure.
Eversense : Transmitter
Transmitter sits outside of the body and is held on by an adhesive. Sends data every 5 minutes to a connected mobile device.
Eversense : Receiver
Real-time glucose measurements sent to a compatible mobile-device or smart watch. No need for a separate receiver. Available for both iOS and Android devices.
Syringe and Vial : Bolus Insulin
Bolus (fast-acting) insulin vial for meal time or high blood sugar correction.
Syringe and Vial : Basal Insulin
Basal (long-acting) insulin vial for steady release of insulin that helps control blood sugar between meals, and overnight.
Syringe and Vial : Needles
Classic syringes with plunger used to fill insulin for injection
Device Details
Overview
Very small implantable sensor but large transmitter must be worn on top of the skin.
Nothing on the body when not in use but very visible when dosing.
Affordability and Access
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Sometimes covered. Insertion and removal require a Health Care Provider. Insertion costs $100-$300, and removal costs $100-$400. Sensor and transmitter cost $800-$1400.
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Syringes are available worldwide in pharmacies or DME without prescription. Price Range: $0-$300/month depending on insurance coverage.
Data Monitoring Options
Yes
CGM data can upload automatically to the web-based Eversense data management system (EDMS) from the Eversense mobile app.
No Options
Data View Options
Yes
Eversense mobile app receives and displays data in easy-to-read charts and graphs that can be shared with family and friends through the Eversense NOW app.
No Options
Duration and Storage
180 Days
Sensor lasts 180 days, but a physician must implant it. Transmitter must be charged daily.
28 Days
Open vials can be stored at room temperature (not above 80º F) for up to 28 days. Unopened vials should be stored in the refrigerator (36ºF - 86ºF.)
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
YES text to speech
YES vibration alerts
SOME dexterity needed
NO text to speech
NO vibration alerts
A LOT dexterity for insertion
Patient Considerations
Active Lifestyle
Water-resistant transmitter when submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes and must be within 25 feet of the connected smart device.
Limited Adjustability. No way to adjust long-acting insulin for higher activity on the fly.
Avoiding Highs and Lows
On-body vibration alerts when blood glucose levels are higher or lower than the set range. Trend arrows show the direction glucose is heading, with the rate of change.
Limited customizability. Requires a high level of engagement and effort to avoid highs and lows but can be paired with a CGM for improved blood sugar control.
Comfort
Longest lasting sensor fits comfortably under the skin. Minor procedure is required.
Many components. Must carry insulin vials and large syringes but nothing attached to the body.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Predictive alerts make insulin dosing easier by tracking high and low trends.
Requires attention. You have to do the math to figure out your dose. Unable to adjust basal in real-time.
Easy to Use
Minor procedure. Requires insertion by a physician during a medical visit.
Many steps. Requires effort to figure out doses and deliver insulin every single time you need it.
Fewer Fingersticks
2 daily finger-sticks are needed to calibrate the sensor.
Frequent finger-sticks are required.
Privacy
Somewhat discreet. Tiny sensor is implanted under the skin, so the user can be discreet when needed. Ability to see sugar on watch or phone. Sensor not movable on body and requires regular meter use.
Hideable. Vials and syringes can be hidden when not in use but very visible when in use. Frequent injections are unavoidable.