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If you don't like having more than one device on your body but want glucose data at a glance, the Dexcom sensor can be used with the Medtronic InPen to track blood sugar on a smartphone.

Next Steps

Dexcom G7

Dexcom G7

Call Dexcom and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-888-738 3646

Mon-Fri 6:00am - 5:00pm PST and Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm

Dexcom Website

Medtronic InPen

Medtronic InPen

Call Medtronic and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.

Contact

1-888-350-5440

Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Medtronic Website

Priorities

Comfort

  • Have to carry pens and pen needles
  • Low profile/low maintenance sensor
  • Shortest sensor warm-up time
  • Sensor and transmitter are one piece

    • Active Lifestyle

  • Sensor Share feature allows someone else to keep an eye on your blood sugar from the sidelines
  • Can use sensor trends for dose adjustment

    • Avoiding Highs and Lows

  • Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
  • Syringes and pens limit your ability to adjust insulin throughout the day

    • Easy to Use

  • Pens are faster and easier to use than syringes
  • 12-hour grace period allows you to swap sensors when convenient for you

    • Easy Insulin Dosing

  • More precise dosing than syringes
  • Can use sensor trends for dose adjustment

    • Fewer Fingersticks

  • Factory-calibrated sensor: fingersticks needed for backup only

    • Privacy

  • Ability to check sugar on phone or watch
  • Pens are low profile
  • Alerts
  • Small sensor

    • Wisdom

    Hear what others who use this device combo have to say

    Its useful to know what my blood sugar is before swimming. but I usually go low anyways.

    I really like this set up - just enough tech on my body and just enough freedom from things attached to me.

    I actually get better net glucose control with injections because the insulin is always delivered.

    Disclaimer: All prices are in USD and are estimates only.

    Cost

    Dexcom G7

    Dexcom G7

    Sensors

    Receiver (1-time purchase) - not required 

    Glucose Testing Cost Estimate

    Startup $80 to $239

    Monthly less than $40

    These prices vary by Insurance. It may be covered under durable medical goods or a pharmacy benefit.

    Medtronic InPen

    Medtronic InPen

    Insulin Dosing Cost Estimate

    Monthly $5 to $1260

    The total cost depends on the amount of pens you use which is dependent on how much insulin you use.

    Questions for your Doctor

    Can I try this before I commit to it?

    A lot of provider offices have sample devices you can touch and feel to get a sense of how they work. Some offices even have a trial device you can use for week to see how it works for you.