Type 2 Diabetes Patients Eligible for Transmitter Support After Just One Month of Use
Huons announced on the 29th that it has decided to expand the free support of transmitters for the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) 'Dexcom G6' for diabetes patients.
The transmitter is a device that transmits the blood glucose measured by the sensor attached to the body to the user's device such as a smartphone, and the Dexcom G6 consists of a sensor and a transmitter. Huons explained that it decided to expand support recently to reduce the medical expenses burden on diabetes patients amid the economic downturn caused by rising prices.
Accordingly, type 2 diabetes patients who are not eligible for health insurance coverage for CGM can now receive free transmitter benefits even if they use the Dexcom G6 for only one month. Previously, free transmitter support was only available when used for three months or more. With this expanded support, type 2 diabetes patients only need to pay 300,000 KRW, the price of the sensor (30 days), for one month of use to receive free transmitter support. This results in about a 42% cost reduction compared to the previous expense.
Earlier, Huons began providing free transmitters for type 1 diabetes patients in June. Since then, the Dexcom G6 transmitter (3 months supply) has been provided free of charge, down from the previous 210,000 KRW. However, the price of one sensor pack (30 days) remains the same. Type 1 diabetes patients who receive health insurance coverage only need to pay 90,000 KRW for one month of use. Among type 1 diabetes patients, medical aid recipients (Type 1 and Type 2) and low-income groups can receive full reimbursement benefits, allowing them to use the Dexcom G6 without any out-of-pocket expenses as long as they have a prescription.
Huons expects that this decision will greatly improve accessibility and convenience for diabetes patients who need to use continuous glucose monitors due to frequent blood glucose fluctuations.
The Dexcom G6 is a medical device for blood glucose management in diabetes patients. Once worn, it automatically measures blood glucose every 5 minutes (up to 288 times a day) for 10 days and transmits the data to smart devices such as smartphones. It has a function that sends warning alarms in advance when rapid blood glucose changes are predicted, allowing patients to manage hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in real time. Blood glucose levels are automatically measured even during times when self-monitoring is impossible, such as during sleep or exercise, and can be shared with up to 10 people including the patient’s family. It monitors not only blood glucose concentration but also trends and fluctuations.
A Huons official stated, "We decided to expand the scope of free Dexcom G6 transmitter provision, which was implemented in June, to reduce the burden on diabetes patients. We hope this decision will improve accessibility to diabetes management and enhance the quality of life for diabetes patients. We will continue to do our best to support those struggling with diabetes."
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