Not all CGMs are the Same
With several types of CGMs available, knowing the differences between each product can help you recommend the best CGM option for your patients.
Flash Glucose Monitoring*
Users must scan sensor to see glucose readings
No alarms and alerts
Self insertions
Non-removable transmitter
Sensor life - 14 days
Example: Abbott FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System
- Glucose readings every 5 minutes
- Alarms and alerts to help patients manage their diabetes
- Self-insertions
- Non-removable transmitter
- Sensor life - 7-10 days
- Warm up period - 2 hours
- Examples: Dexcom G6, Medtronic Guardian Connect
- Glucose readings every 5 minutes
- Alerts to help patients manage their diabetes
- Removable transmitter
- Vibration alerts
- No self-insertions - Professionally inserted
- Sensor life - up to 180 days
- Warm up period - 24 hours
- Examples: Eversense XL
The Benefits of Long-Term CGM
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Greater insight
Exceptional accuracy, especially in the 2.2-3.3 mmol/L range.2
Charts, graphs and in-app reports to improve glycemic awareness.
Three types of alerts (audio, on body vibe and mobile text) to guide safe management.
Fewer obstacles
No twice-monthly sensor replacement.
Near-real time feedback to help predict and monitor trends.
Detects 95% of hyper/hypo events in 15 minutes.3
Longer wear time
92% industry-leading adherence across 3 pivotal trials.1-3
Fully implantable 180-day sensor.
Continuous readings and alerts around the clock.
Improved self-management
Exceptional 59-69% real-world time in target.1
Eversense CGM users report improved confidence and safety.
In a major trial, users reported a high level of satisfaction and reduced distress with the Eversense system. The Eversense XL Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is engineered to overcome many of these barriers by uniquely balancing performance, rich patient insights and a lifestyle-friendly user experience for optimal adherence and outcomes.
*The information and data contained in this table were obtained from each manufacturer’s product user guide: Dexcom (Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide, 2018); Abbott FreeStyle Libre 14 Day Flash Glucose Monitoring System, Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED), July 2018; Medtronic (Guardian Connect System User Guide, 2018); Senseonics (Eversense CGM User Guide, 2018).
1 Barnard, K. D., Kropff, J., Choudhary, P., Neupane, S., Bain, S. C., Kapitza, C., ... & DeVries, J. H. (2017). Acceptability of Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 1932296817735123. 2 Christiansen MP. PRECISION. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. Volume 21, Number 5, 2019. 3 Christiansen MP. PRECISE II. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2018;20(3):197-206. 4 Kropff J, Choudhary P, Neupane S, et al. PRECISE. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(1):63-68.
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