What is Needed to Start
Sensor
Sensor uses a thin, flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose levels every minute.
Controller
Smart cap displays dosing recommendations for manual insulin delivery through multiple daily injections.
Receiver
Smartcap is used to scan the sensor and displays dosage information directly on the screen and smart mobile device.
Watch and Learn
What is Bigfoot Unity?
Integration with the Freestyle Libre 2
How to Use Bigfoot Unity
Device Details
Affordability and Access
$$$$
Monthly mail-order package includes all the supplies needed, for a regular subscription price or insurance-covered copay with no upfront costs.
Data Monitoring Options
Yes
Data from the iCGM and time-of-dose data from the smart caps are automatically uploaded to the cloud.
Data View Options
Yes
Data can be viewed on the Bigfoot Unity mobile app but dosage recommendations, glucose readings, and glucose trends will display directly on the smart cap.
Duration and Storage
28-day pen 14-day sensor
Sensor lasts for 14 days, insulin pen lasts for up to 28 days, smart cap is rechargeable. Sensor works between 50ºF - 113ºF and pens can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days.
Overview
Smart cap used for most disposable insulin pens with CGM integration.
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
NO text to speech
NO vibration alerts
A LOT of dexterity needed
Patient Considerations
Comfort
Many components. Have to carry pens, smart caps, pen needles, and CGM is attached to the body.
Overall
Discrete option for people using multiple daily injections. White caps are available for bolus (rapid-acting) pens, and black caps are available for basal (long-acting) pens.
Active Lifestyle
Light on body. Pens are easy to use and do not remain attached to the body, senor is light on the body.
Avoiding Highs and Lows
Limited customizability. System integrates the FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM for high/low alerts but requires manual dose adjustment and limits the ability to adjust basal insulin throughout the day.
Easy to Use
Simple design. One-button device with easy to read display.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Dosing recommendations. Displays dosing recommendations and reminders for long-acting insulin.
Fewer Fingersticks
Factory-calibrated sensor. Finger sticks needed for backup only.
Privacy
Hideable. Pens are portable but visible when in use. Frequent injections are unavoidable. Sensor is the smallest option available.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my patient starts on Bigfoot Unity, how can I get support with the product?
Bigfoot Biomedical Customer Care:
(551) 244-3668
[email protected]
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM PT
Freestyle Libre Customer Care Team:
1-888-738-3646
Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST; excluding holidays
Visit Bigfoot Biomedical for Healthcare Providers for more information
Where can I read up to date evidence about Bigfoot Unity?
"A significant association is found between CGM use and reductions in both HbA1c and diabetes-related hospitalizations in individuals with T1D, and T2D treated with intensive and nonintensive therapies."
Integrating Continuous Glucose Monitoring Into Clinical Practices and Patients' Lives 2021
Irl B. Hirsch, MD. Eden Miller, DO.