No prices are built in: manufacturers and providers set prices, so you enter the figures you see. Not medical advice.
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GlucoseForge CGM Cost Calculator

GlucoseForge compares the calculated cost of CGM options for the monitoring period you choose, using the prices and pack sizes you enter. No prices are built in: manufacturers and providers set prices, so you enter the figures you see.

About this calculator

Costs come from the prices, pack sizes and costs you enter. OTC devices require no doctor's visit; prescription devices may be partially or fully covered by insurance.

OTC vs Prescription

Over-the-counter CGMs (Stelo, Lingo) need no prescription. For prescription devices such as G7 and Libre 3, compare the approved cost sharing and supplier price with other options in your scenario.

Sensor lifespan

Wear is model-specific: original G7 up to 10 days plus a 12-hour grace period; G7 15 Day up to 15 days plus 12 hours; original Libre 3 up to 14 days. Eversense uses a clinician-inserted longer-lived sensor and a separate transmitter.

App subscriptions

Platforms may add app analytics and coaching on selected plans. Nutrisense offers registered dietitian access; check current inclusions. A service layer does not establish a medical or weight-loss benefit.

Frequently asked questions

What does “lowest cost” mean here?
“Lowest cost” means the lowest calculated purchase cost among comparable, currently available options in your scenario. It is not the best medical choice and not a claim about the cheapest option in the market.
Why are there no prices pre-filled?
No prices are built in: manufacturers and providers set prices, so you enter the figures you see. A blank field is unknown, not zero. Enter 0 only for a real zero price.
Why can purchase cost and normalized cost differ?
Purchase cost covers the period with whole sensor packs or whole billing periods and determines the ranking. For subscriptions choose calendar-month billing with its start date, or fixed 30-day billing, according to your plan. Normalized cost prorates the purchased coverage to your chosen days and is for reference only.
Is Veri included in the comparison?
Veri is not compared: it announced it was discontinuing its CGM operations and sunsetting its app by the end of 2024.

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Medical source review, 25 October 2026. Sources apply to their named models, populations and endpoints: Medicare LCD L33822; Maryland PT63-26.