Continuous Glucose Monitoring:
How Much Does it Actually Cost?
How Much Is a CGM?
Whether your goal is weight loss, enhanced athletic performance, or understanding your blood sugar to prevent conditions like prediabetes and diabetes, a CGM can help you biohack your way to better health.
But, these sensors can be costly, and CGM device prices often differ depending on the provider and length of your plan. That's why you should pick one through a program that gives you real value (like Nutrisense, where you can choose to work 1:1 with a nutritionist to truly understand and make the most of the insights from your CGM data). Programs like this vary in price, and typically include a shipment of a few CGMs every month through the duration of your subscription, depending on your sensor and plan choice.
Some companies may require a yearly subscription fee, even if you only intend to use a CGM for one month. So, you’ll want to decide whether or not a long-term subscription or a shorter, no-commitment plan is better for you and your health goals. Regardless of your provider, the most affordable, cheapest CGM sensors typically require a long-term commitment of up to 12 months.
No matter what plan you choose, navigating the data provided by your CGM and making the most out of your plan can seem overwhelming at first. That’s why it’s important that you have guidance and support from an expert through your journey.
How Much Does Nutrisense Cost?
CGM costs vary based on brand and program. The CGM costs at Nutrisense range from $225 to $299 a month, and include multiple sensors in each shipment, as well as the option to work 1:1 with a nutritionist through various support options. When you join Nutrisense, you’re not just getting CGMs delivered to your door each month — you’re getting a program that you can personalize and tailor to match your unique .
So, how much does a continuous glucose monitor cost? The price of continuous glucose monitoring through the Nutrisense program varies based on the plan you choose.
Read on for a CGM device cost comparison broken down by program length. The cheapest continuous glucose monitor programs generally require longer-term commitment.
Here’s a CGM cost comparison broken down by program length:
3-month plan
3-month supply of CGMs
Free shipping (2 CGMs delivered monthly)
Great for learning and experimenting with your glucose levels
Access to expert nutritionist support
Access to the Nutrisense app and a members only community
6-month plan
6-month supply of CGMs
Free shipping (2 CGMs delivered monthly)
Great for learning and experimenting with your glucose levels
Access to expert nutritionist support
Access to the Nutrisense app and a members only community
12-month plan
12-month supply of CGMs
Free shipping (2 CGMs delivered monthly)
Great for learning and experimenting with your glucose levels
Access to expert nutritionist support
Access to the Nutrisense app and a members only community
3-Month Plan
Personalized Nutritionist Support
The cost of Nutrisense's three-month plan is $299 per month and includes access to expert nutritionist support options, including 1:1 support from an expert, credentialed nutritionist. At any time during or after your complimentary month, you can upgrade to the paid add-ons.
Experiment, Learn, Discover
This plan is great for those who want to experiment, learn, and get personal insights into their unique body. You can start building a foundation for new lifestyle habits with your nutritionist, who can set you up for success in the long term.
Commit On Your Own Terms
Your subscription will automatically renew on a month-to-month basis at the end of three months, though you can pause or cancel your plan at any time. You can also choose to continue with the personal nutritionist support for an added fee.
6-Month Plan
Personalized Nutritionist Support
The Nutrisense monthly cost for the six-month plan is $250 per month and also includes access to expert nutritionist support options, including 1:1 support. At any time during or after your complimentary month, you can upgrade to the paid add-ons.
Set Your Wellness Goals
This option is great for anyone who wants to make more significant strides towards reaching their wellness goals. You can work with your nutritionist to set goals and take major steps towards achieving them.
You Call The Shots
You may choose to pause or cancel your subscription to prevent it from renewing after the program ends. You can also choose to extend nutritionist support for an added fee.
12-Month Plan
Personalized Nutritionist Support
The 12-month Nutrisense plan costs $225 per month with access to expert nutritionist support options, including 1:1 support —and you can upgrade to the paid version of this support at any time!
Make Sustainable Changes
This option is great for someone who wants to achieve lasting, sustainable change and solidify healthy habits for the long-term.
Commit On Your Own Terms
Your subscription will renew automatically on a month-to-month basis after the plan ends, though you may renew the subscription for any length of time once it expires. You can also choose to extend the nutritionist support for an added fee.
Prescription for a CGM Device
Do You Need a Prescription for a CGM device? Yes, continuous glucose monitors are currently only available by prescription in the United States.
Non-prescription CGM
Since over the counter CGMs have not been released yet, CGMs are currently only available through a medical prescription in the United States. When you sign up for the Nutrisense program, you will be asked to go through an eligibility verification process for a CGM prescription.
CGM without a doctor
You can’t get a CGM without a prescription in the United States, but you don’t need to get one from a doctor before you join the Nutrisense CGM program.
Nutrisense takes care of the prescription for all eligible members by partnering with a physician’s network. Before registering for a program, members fill out a mandatory questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is completed, it's reviewed by a medical professional, who will check eligibility and write a prescription if appropriate.
When you join the Nutrisense CGM program, you’ll place your order online and receive your CGMs in the mail. Since Nutrisense’s physician network handles the prescription process for you, there’s no need to visit a practitioner for to get a CGM prescription online before joining.
Your questions
answered.
Still have questions? Here are some answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions.
If you know how much continuous blood glucose monitors cost, you may be interested to see if free CGMs are available through insurance providers or other healthcare companies. Unfortunately, there are currently no companies that provide CGMs for free.
So how much does a CGM cost out of pocket? The cheapest continuous glucose monitors available may vary by provider and program length. The lowest cost CGM, available through the 12-month program at Nutrisense, starts at $225 per month.
Continuous glucose monitor prices depend on your CGM provider. If they’re purchased as part of a wellness program, they generally vary from $225 to $299 per month, depending on the length of the subscription. Blood sugar monitor patch costs are relatively low, and the Nutrisense program provides you with a complimentary patch with each device to help keep it in place.
Wondering how much a glucose monitor costs on a no-commitment program? If you opt for a no-commitment program, the price per CGM is typically the highest, while longer-term plans tend to have a discounted and more affordable monthly rate.
Unfortunately, many insurance providers do not currently cover CGMs, which means that CGM sensor costs without insurance must be paid out of pocket. For more information on the cost of a CGM without insurance or for a CGM cost comparison, visit our cost page.
Glucose meter costs can vary depending on various factors. Since most CGMs require a prescription and are not covered by insurance providers, many people will need to pay full price for the sensors out of pocket.
If you qualify for a prescription and are wondering how much a CGM with insurance costs, consult your healthcare professional and insurance provider for more information.Continuous blood glucose monitor prices can also vary if you join a wellness program like Nutrisense. The least expensive CGM can be found through a long-term commitment to a program.
*Disclaimer: The Nutrisense program is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any conditions such as diabetes.