The Beta Bionics iLet system determines 100% of all insulin doses and requires very little input from the user.
- iLet Pump + Dexcom Sensor
Next Steps
Dexcom G6
![Dexcom G6](/assets/default-site/illo-dexcom-G6-v2_FitMaxWzkzMCwzMzZd-v2__ScaleMaxWidthWzMwMF0.png)
Next Step
Call Dexcom and ask them about your coverage. Talk to your Doctor to get a prescription.
Contact
Mon-Fri 6:00am - 5:00pm PST and Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm
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Comfort
Have to carry supplies
Requires fewer parts than do-it-yourself systems
Active Lifestyle
Unable to suspend insulin
Tubed pumps have the most infusion sets to pick from
Pump is watertight
Avoiding Highs and Lows
Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels
You cannot give a correction dose of insulin
You cannot give additional insulin boluses when your blood glucose levels are high
Your blood glucose levels could rise above 250 mg/dl after Meal Announcement
Easy to Use
Very little info required for set up
You cannot change how the iLet is automating insulin delivery.
Easy Insulin Dosing
No carb counting required
Software makes most dosing decisions for you
You cannot program any insulin settings (no basal rates, correction factors or carb ratios)
You cannot enter carbohydrates into a bolus calculator or determine the amount of insulin to give for a meal.
Fewer Fingersticks
Factory-calibrated sensor: fingersticks needed for backup only
Privacy
Lowest profile sensor
Ability to check sugar on phone or watch
Touchscreen of pump looks like normal tech device
Wisdom
Hear what others who use this device combo have to say
Cost
Dexcom G6
![Dexcom G6](/assets/default-site/illo-dexcom-G6-v2_FitMaxWzkzMCwzMzZd-v2__ScaleMaxWidthWzMwMF0.png)
Glucose Testing Supplies
Sensors
Transmitter
Receiver (1 time purchase)
Glucose Testing Cost Estimate
Startup $80 to $239
Monthly $35 to $105
These prices vary by Insurance. Many insurers support the G6 Dexcom. It may be covered under durable medical goods or a pharmacy benefit.