How much does your CGM actually cost?

I'm trying to work out the real monthly cost of using a CGM and I feel like the sensor price alone doesn't tell the whole story.

Depending on the system, there can be sensors, a separate transmitter, a reader if you don't use your phone, and possibly other app or subscription costs. Then there's the occasional sensor that comes off early or needs replacing.

For people who actually use a CGM regularly, what do you end up spending in a normal month? And were there any costs you didn't realise you'd have when you first started?

I'm mainly trying to figure out whether continuous use fits my budget or if it makes more sense to use a CGM for a few weeks every couple of months.

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@nisha9211 hr ago

The easiest way I found was to calculate the cost per day instead of comparing sensor prices. Two sensors can look similarly priced but if one lasts longer the monthly number can be pretty different.

@mohitkumar9 hr ago

This is how I compare them too. I make it even more boring and calculate the yearly cost 😂

@anjali-r5 hr ago

Yearly cost is the number that hurts.

@nisha924 hr ago

Exactly. Monthly feels manageable until you multiply it by 12.

@sunilkumar183 hr ago

Check whether the system you're considering even has a separate transmitter cost. Some do, some don't. Same with readers. If your phone is compatible you may not need a separate reader at all.

@deepali092 hr ago

Phone compatibility is something people forget to check. I wouldn't buy anything until I knew the exact sensor and app worked with my phone.

@ganeshrao59 min ago

And don't assume because your phone is new that it's automatically supported. Learned that one the annoying way.