CeQur Simplicity Patch
Dexcom Stelo
Summary
Cequr Simplicity is a thin and simple insulin delivery patch for mealtime and correction insulin. The 3-day wearable patch doses two units of insulin with every squeeze of the buttons on either side of the device. Users can fill their CeQur Simplicity patch with 100-200 units of rapid-acting insulin. This device is a hybrid between injections and an insulin pump to allow for discreet dosing without the need for programming or multiple injections.
FDA-approved for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in people 21 years of age and older.
Dexcom Stelo is the first over-the-counter low-profile, all-in-one glucose sensor/transmitter. This sensor lasts for up to 15 days and sends real-time glucose readings to a compatible smartphone app. No finger pricks or scanning is needed.
*Recently FDA approved for people 18 years or older with type 2 diabetes. Expected availability is summer 2024.
MARD of 9.2%
Components
Applicator
Patch uses a thin, flexible cannula inserted just under the skin to deliver insulin. Push-button applicator allows patch to be placed on the body in one step.
Reservoir
Fill reservoir is enclosed with the Patch and used to manually fill the Patch with insulin.
Patch
Wearable insulin patches come with reservoirs and directions for application. They can be applied on the abdomen.
Device Details
Overview
Convenient, discreet, and simple to use.
Small all-in-one sensor/transmitter with a quick warm-up period and can be worn in multiple areas.
Affordability and Access
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Widely covered for insulin-dependent type 1 and 2. Supplies provided by DME or pharmacy. Price range; $0-$500/Month. When covered, most patients have a co-pay of $50 or less a month. Insurance plans and pharmacy benefits may vary.
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No insurance coverage data. Pricing is to be announced in summer 2024. Price expected to be low to allow for over the counter distribution.
Data Monitoring Options
No Options
To Be Announced
Data View Options
No Options
To Be Announced
Duration and Storage
3 Days
Patch can be worn for up to 72 hours and works in most temperatures (not for use in hot tubs, saunas, or freezing conditions). Does not require batteries or recharging.
15 Days
Sensors last 15 days. They are purchased over the counter. Works at 50ºF – 108ºF
Vision / Auditory / Dexterity
NO text to speech
NO vibration alerts
A LOT of dexterity needed
YES text-to-speech
YES vibration alerts
3 sound sources
A LOT of dexterity needed
Patient Considerations
Active Lifestyle
Limited Adjustability. No way to adjust long-acting insulin for higher activity on the fly, but the device is water resistant.
Waterproof when submerged in 2.4 meters of water and must be within 20 (unobstructed) feet of the receiver or mobile device. This device is intended to help people with non-insulin requiring type 2 diabetes better understand their blood sugar numbers.
Avoiding Highs and Lows
Limited customizability. System requires manual dose adjustment and limits the ability to adjust insulin levels throughout the day. If you need basal (background) insulin, you’ll still need to take it in addition to wearing the CeQur Simplicity.
Very limited alerts. This device does not provide alarms and alerts for high, low, and rise/fall rates. This device is intended to track and understand the effects of food on blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes.
Comfort
Free of tubing. Patches do not have tubing and they're less bulky than traditional insulin pumps but it must be worn in areas that are easy to reach for insulin dosing.
Low profile and low maintenance sensor application.
Easy Insulin Dosing
Easy to Use. Squeezing the buttons on either side of the device delivers insulin in two-unit increments for dosing insulin for meals and correction.
No options. Stelo is intended for use by people with type 2 diabetes who do not require insulin to manage their blood sugar levels.
Easy to Use
Simple with few steps. Patch is replaced every 3 days with insulin administered at the click of a button.
Real-time data and alerts make dose adjustment easier.
Fewer Fingersticks
Frequent finger-sticks are required.
Factory-calibrated sensor. Finger sticks needed for backup only.
Privacy
Hideable. Thinnest and lightest patch pump that's not as noticeable as injections.
Small sensor. Discreet and thin sensor that is easy to hide under clothing.