(Medtronic’s version debuted in 2020)
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Who uses the InPen?
The InPen, (Smart Pen) is for people who take multiple daily insulin
doses (MDI) & helps them to better manage their diabetes. The app
provides reminders to take insulin. The app includes an easy dosing
calculator. Get the right dose every time.
Cost
The InPen lasts for one year. It does not need to be recharged. It will
alert you when the battery is going low. The cost is
from
$0 (for patients with comprehensive insurance) and up to $549
for those without coverage). Covered by a one-year warranty
Works with most
current I-phones & Androids.
Competitors are:
-Novo Nordisk (NovoPen6/Echo),
-Eli Lilly (Tempo Pen)
-Abbott (Unity Pen)
-Bigfoot Biomedical
-And more…
.As of this writing, the Medtronic InPen is the only one in this category
that is FDA approved.
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) that the InPen works with
currently?
Medtronic Simplera CGM system was designed for the InPen app. The
InPen doesn’t currently integrate with the Abbott Freestyle Libre sensor
but they are working on this technology. Works with Dexcom G6 & G7
but there is a 3-hour delay in readings.
Which fast-acting insulin does the InPen work with currently?
Compatible with
Novolog, Humalog and Fiasp cartridges.
The InPen won’t allow for stacking doses (over dosing).
