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.
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.
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.
Bigfoot Unity is a smart insulin dosing system comprised of Bigfoot smartpen caps (for short- and long-acting insulin pens), Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM, a mobile app, and a blood glucose meter made by AgaMatrix.