Eversense received FDA approval on June 6, 2019 (U. S. Food and Drug Administration, n.d.).

Title of Article: Clinical Practice Recommendations on the Routine Use of Eversense, the First Long-Term Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

Journal: Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, Volume 21

Authors: Dorothee Deiss, MD, Agnieszka Szadkowska, MD, Debbie Gordon, MD, Akhila Mallipedhi, MD, Ingrid Schütz-Fuhrmann, MD, Eva Aguilera, MD, Corina Ringsell, Dr, Christophe De Block, MD, and Concetta Irace, MD

(Deiss et al., 2019)

Eversense Website: https://global.eversensediabetes.com/
   

FDA Approval: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/recently-approved-devices/eversense-continuous-glucose-monitoring-system-p160048s006

· Glucose readings every 5 minutes

· Glucose readings sent to a smartphone app

· Transmitter vibrate to alert patients to hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic events

· Removable transmitter

· Less skin irritation (daily adhesive changes)

· Less noticeable

· Less chance of dislodgement

(Deiss et al., 2019)

· Doctors need to be trained on installation procedure

· Only available for those ages 18 and up

· Minimally invasive procedure

· Procedure can leave scars

· Does not currently work with insulin pumps, must administer own insulin

· Alarm fatigue depending on programming alerts

· Glucose readings can be affected by bright lights

· Expensive – new technology, not covered by some insurance

· Depending on sensor movement, might have difficulty removing the sensor

· Must check smartphone and app compatibility

· Two finger-stick calibrations daily

· Transmitter must be charged daily
· Cost

(Deiss et al., 2019)

The biggest drawback about this technology is that it does not currently function with an insulin pump. Users would still need to prepare and administer their own insulin. In addition, because it is a new technology, it can be expensive (especially if insurance does not currently cover it). In addition, it is currently only approved for those ages 18 and older (Deiss et al., 2019).

Ascensia Diabetes Care. (2021). Eversense. https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/eversense/eversense-cgm-system/sensor/

Deiss, D., Szadkowska, A., Gordon, D., Mallipedhi, A., Schütz-Fuhrmann, I., Aguilera, E., Ringsell, C., De Block, C., & Irace, C. (2019). Clinical practice recommendations on the routine use of Eversense, the first long-term implantable continuous glucose monitoring system. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 21(5), 254–264. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2018.0397

Eversense CGM. (2019, July 30). Eversense CGM | How The System Works [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lepb2t4nE

Fineout-Overholt, E. (2017). Clifton StrengthsFinder Theme Names [Housing and Residential Life at the University of Minnesota]. Gallup, Inc.

Gallup. (2021). Cliftonstrengths online talent assessment. Retrieved August 5, 2021, from https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths

Gallup. (2021). Cliftonstrengths online talent assessment. Retrieved August 5, 2021, from https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths

U. S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system - P160048/S006. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved September 17, 2021, from https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/recently-approved-devices/eversense-continuous-glucose-monitoring-system-p160048s006

     1. Ideation

     2. Analytical

     3. Restorative

     4. Relator

     5. Individualization

These strengths fall under strategic thinking (ideation and analytical), executing (restorative), and relationship building (relator and individualization). As a team member, I would help bring new ideas of how to evaluate this new innovation (ideation) and how to determine the medical innovation's pros and cons (analytical). I would be able to help make connections and friendships within the team (relator). I would be able to determine the strengths of others and maximize the team's productivity by assigning people to the tasks that they are best suited (individualization).

(Fineout-Overholt, 2017)

Team Members:

1.      Chelsea – Command (Influencing): I do not have a strength listed under the influencing category. I am good at coming up with several ideas and suggestions but would prefer someone else make the big decisions. Chelsea would lead the group and make the hard decisions to move us forward on the project.

2.      Fernando – Focus (Executing): I have no problem starting projects, but finishing them is one of my biggest personal pitfalls. Fernando will help us stay focused and on track to complete the project.

3.      Faith – Futuristics (Strategic Thinking): With several strong personalities on this team, Faith can help find common ground when conflicts arise. Faith can ask the questions needed to study all sides of an issue. People with futuristics strengths are creative and might have different ways to look at the project than I do with my analytical brain.

4.      David – Deliberative (Executing)– A person with the deliberative strength takes time to make a good decision and anticipates problems. David will help us be prepared for any pitfalls we may encounter.

5.      Pablo – Positivity (Relationship Building) – A team needs to be cohesive and work together in a positive environment. Pablo will help get people excited about our project and help us all work together.

(Gallup, 2021)

(Fineout-Overholt, 2017)