Relative Costs of CGMs for Self Funders

[Rachox]

I have been trying to compare the costs of commonly used CGMs for those who have to fund them themselves, it’s not a case of just looking at the cost per sensor. I have up to now been using the Freestyle Libre 2, which I think is now discontinued in favour of the Libre 2 plus. I just did a few calculations and it turns out they are all much of a muchness when you break it down to cost per day.


Libre 2 £48.29 each which = £3.45/day (14 day sensor)

Libre 2 plus £51.74 each which = £3.45/day (15 day sensor)

Dexcom plus 1 £35 each which = £3.50/day (10 day sensor)

Just thought I’d post this to save anyone else doing the sums!

Edit for typo

 

[Art Of Flowers]

I just got a 3 month subscription for Dexcom One+ for £229 (9 sensors) - see https://uk.store.dexcom.com/en-GB/dexcom-one-plus/STX-D7-SUBSCRIPTION.html

This works out at £2.54/day or £2.42/day if you use the 12 hour grace period for each sensor.

 

[Rachox]

I just got a 3 month subscription for Dexcom One+ for £229 (9 sensors) - see https://uk.store.dexcom.com/en-GB/dexcom-one-plus/STX-D7-SUBSCRIPTION.html

This works out at £2.54/day

Ah ok, that’s good to know. Thanks I missed that on the Dexcom site.

 

[Art Of Flowers]

There is also a £4.99 shipping charge from Dexcom if you order 1, 3 (Monthly) or 9 (quarterly) sensors. So it pays to get a quarterly subscription.

 

[Rachox]

I’ve just emailed Abbott to ask if they would consider a subscription model for us type 2 self funders, off the back of your info about Dexcom subs! @Art Of Flowers

 

[lessci]

Just be careful with the Dexcom1, If you're an Android user there are a limited number of phones they're compatible with

 

[Rachox]

Just be careful with the Dexcom1, If you're an Android user there are a limited number of phones they're compatible with

I use an iPhone but useful to know if an Android user is considering Dexcom.

 

[Taighnamona]

I have been trying to compare the costs of commonly used CGMs for those who have to fund them themselves, it’s not a case of just looking at the cost per sensor. I have up to now been using the Freestyle Libre 2, which I think is now discontinued in favour of the Libre 2 plus. I just did a few calculations and it turns out they are all much of a muchness when you break it down to cost per day.


Libre 2 £48.29 each which = £3.45/day (14 day sensor)

Libre 2 plus £51.74 each which = £3.45/day (15 day sensor)

Dexcom plus 1 £35 each which = £3.50/day (10 day sensor)

Just thought I’d post this to save anyone else doing the sums!

Edit for typo

Thanks for putting that together. I self funded Libre2 for three months and it was a very helpful indicator within the mid ranges. Highs and lows were a bit more erratic.
I’ve now purchased three months worth of Dexcom1+ and am very impressed with its accuracy. Using them with iphone14 and love that it’s on my iwatch too without having to use a third party app.

 

[Rachox]

Thanks for putting that together. I self funded Libre2 for three months and it was a very helpful indicator within the mid ranges. Highs and lows were a bit more erratic.
I’ve now purchased three months worth of Dexcom1+ and am very impressed with its accuracy. Using them with iphone14 and love that it’s on my iwatch too without having to use a third party app.

Thanks for that additional info, especially about the Apple Watch compatibility, that could just tip the balance for me!