biggest issue for anyone using it who's bgs move RAPIDLY (like mine) is
the 8 minute delay.

dave

The cost is $2500-$2800 for the Medtronic device; $400 for the
transmitter which has to be replaced yearly (because the battery is not
replaceable in it, so when it wears out, it's a $400 hit);  $40 for
each sensor (sold in a refrigerated box of ten for a one-month supply,
as each sensor lasts three days, if lucky).

Add on the cost of sticky things to keep the sensors in you (and
whatever else you use to keep the sensors stuck to your skin) and skin
prep kits (probably $50/month?), and that's the price.  Don't forget 2
blood tests via regular self-sticks per day, minimum (to calibrate the
unit), as well as blood sticks before insulin injections as recommended
by Medtronic, as the device readings cannot be used to dose insulin (as
per their guidelines).

The benefits of continuous monitoring are well worth the price from
what I'm hearing on the field; the price for one year alone can equal
one hospital ER visit.