The Program’s Medical Director has currently selected the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 following a review of feasibility, cost to participant, and applicability to the Metabolic Wellness Program.

No. This Program will place a prescription for the CGM for all participants that wish to have one, at the pharmacy of their choice. Participants will coordinate payment and pick-up or delivery with the pharmacy of their choice

Are you on Medicare or a government insurance plan? The Abbott Libre 3 will not be covered by your health insurance plan, and you will be charged by your pharmacy. Individuals can expect to be charged at most $190 for one month of sensors, though all are encouraged to locate best pricing and discounts by reaching out to your local pharmacies and visiting online prescription discount services. The Program cannot help locate best pricing options.

Are you on a commercial or private insurance plan? The Abbott Libre 3 may be covered by your health insurance plan. Without coverage, most individuals pay $80 or less for one month of sensors.

Why is there a price difference? The device manufacturer, Abbott, offers a coupon at time of purchase. Under a federal law, that coupon cannot be applied for individuals on federal healthcare programs like Medicare or other government insurance plans. There may be other discounts available to them.

How many sensors do I need? Most participants learn all the essentials with one month of sensors. We will authorize additional refills if you ‘d like to extend your sensor experience.

You don’t need to be a Sutter patient to participate.  

This program is not a replacement for routine checkups with your PCP. Please do maintain scheduled visits.

Each sensor lasts 14 days, and your prescription includes 2 sensors.  You’re welcome to take a break in-between sensors, or space them out in a way that makes sense for you.

• All adults (18 years +) are welcome
• Residence in California at the time of Program commencement is essential
• We cannot enroll individuals with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetics on insulin

Only you will. Your data will not be shared with your employer or Sutter Health. CGM data is collected and stored by the device vendor’s platform; as such, it is subject to the vendor’s privacy policy and terms of use. Learn about their policy.

The Program teaches participants to use the FreeStyle Libre 3 app. Participants are free to choose other apps to enhance their experience.

Yes. The Program won’t place your prescription for you, but you will still get access to the full Program experience.

Lab work isn’t a requirement, but can be useful. If you’d like to get baseline or post-Program labs done, talk to your health care provider about ordering tests like a fasting lipid (aka cholesterol) panel, an A1C, fasting glucose, and any other labs that might be relevant to you (such as liver tests if you have fatty liver, and so on). We will not be ordering lab tests as part of this program and cannot offer individual advice about your lab results.

This Program is right for you if you are eager to find ways to optimize your blood sugar levels, or just curious to see the real-time effects of your lifestyle on your health.

Want to exercise better? This program can help you time & improve your eating so you have sustained energy

Want to reduce risk of lifestyle diseases? This program can optimize blood sugar levels now, reducing future risk of insulin resistant conditions like diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health conditions.

Want to live better with Type 2 diabetes? A healthier lifestyle is important for overall health and can help slow down the progression of diabetes and in some cases even reverse it.