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Summary

Cequr Simplicity is a thin and simple insulin delivery patch for mealtime and correction insulin. The 3-day wearable patch doses two units of insulin with every squeeze of the buttons on either side of the device. Users can fill their CeQur Simplicity patch with 100-200 units of rapid-acting insulin. This device is a hybrid between injections and an insulin pump to allow for discreet dosing without the need for programming or multiple injections.

FDA-approved for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in people 21 years of age and older.


Dexcom G7 is a low-profile, all-in-one glucose sensor/transmitter and warms up faster than other CGMs on the market. This sensor lasts for 10 days and sends real-time glucose readings to a compatible smartphone app or directly on an Apple Watch. No finger pricks or scanning is needed. Optional low and high-blood sugar notifications are available for this system. 

 

FDA-approved for wear on the back of the upper arm for ages 2 years and older or the upper buttocks for ages 2-17.

MARD of 8.2% 

Components

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Patch

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Patch

Wearable insulin patches come with reservoirs and directions for application. They can be applied on the abdomen.

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Reservoir

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Reservoir

Fill reservoir is enclosed with the Patch and used to manually fill the Patch with insulin.

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Applicator

CeQur Simplicity Patch : Applicator

Patch uses a thin, flexible cannula inserted just under the skin to deliver insulin. Push-button applicator allows patch to be placed on the body in one step.

Dexcom G7 : Sensor

Dexcom G7 : Sensor

Sensor uses a thin, flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose levels every 5-minutes. Push-button applicator allows sensor to be placed on the body in one step.

Dexcom G7 : Receiver

Dexcom G7 : Receiver

Conveniently access glucose readings using a reader, smartphone, or directly on an Apple Watch. Phone app available for both iOS and Android devices.

Device Details

Overview

Convenient, discreet, and simple to use. 

Small all-in-one sensor/transmitter with a quick warm-up period and can be worn in multiple areas.

Affordability and Access

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Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Supplies provided by DME or pharmacy. Price range; $0-$500/Month. When covered, most patients have a co-pay of $50 or less a month. Insurance plans and pharmacy benefits may vary.

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No insurance coverage data. Provided by DME and/or Pharmacy. 

Data Monitoring Options

No Options

Yes
Automatically and continuously sends data to the user’s Dexcom Clarity web-based cloud which is accessible by clinicians. 

Data View Options

No Options

Yes
Users must download the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom Clarity apps to view and share data. Both apps provide multiple data views, sharing options, and access through the clinician portal using a code from the user's device. Caregivers can use the Dexcom Follow app to view data. 

Duration and Storage

3 Days
Patch can be worn for up to 72 hours and works in most temperatures (not for use in hot tubs, saunas, or freezing conditions). Does not require batteries or recharging.

10 Days
Sensors last 10 days. They are shipped 3 boxes at a time every 3 months – 9 sensors. Works at 50ºF – 108ºF

Vision / Auditory / Dexterity

NO text to speech
NO 
vibration alerts
A LOT 
of dexterity needed

YES text to speech
YES vibration alerts
3 sound sources
A LOT of dexterity needed

Patient Considerations

Active Lifestyle

Limited Adjustability. No way to adjust long-acting insulin for higher activity on the fly, but the device is water resistant. 

Waterproof when submerged in 2.4 meters of water and must be within 20 (unobstructed) feet of the receiver or mobile device.  

Avoiding Highs and Lows

Limited customizability. System requires manual dose adjustment and limits the ability to adjust insulin levels throughout the day. If you need basal (background) insulin, you’ll still need to take it in addition to wearing the CeQur Simplicity.

Custom alerts can be set for highs, lows, and rapidly rising or falling glucose levels. Trend arrows show the direction glucose is heading, with the rate of change. 

Comfort

Free of tubing. Patches do not have tubing and they're less bulky than traditional insulin pumps but it must be worn in areas that are easy to reach for insulin dosing. 

Low profile and low maintenance sensor application.

Easy Insulin Dosing

Easy to Use. Squeezing the buttons on either side of the device delivers insulin in two-unit increments for dosing insulin for meals and correction. 

Real-time data and alerts make dose adjustment easier.

Easy to Use

Simple with few steps. Patch is replaced every 3 days with insulin administered at the click of a button. 

No scanning required. Readings are sent directly to the mobile app every 5 minutes. 

Fewer Fingersticks

Frequent finger-sticks are required.

Factory-calibrated sensor. Finger sticks needed for backup only.

Privacy

Hideable. Thinnest and lightest patch pump that's not as noticeable as injections. 

Quiet Mode (Vibrate). All system alerts will vibrate when this setting is enabled. Urgent Low Soon and technical alerts will sound if not acknowledged.