Measurements are sent to the paired app every five minutes. The US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has given the go - ahead for an implantable glucose - monitoring device that can remain in the body for up to 90 days . Implanted and later removed by a health professional , the Eversense continuous glucose - monitoring ( CGM ) system sits under the skin and monitors the body ’s glucose levels , sending data to a free mobile app every five minutes . Comparable external sensors will typically need replacing after just 10 days .
The US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has given the go - ahead for an implantable glucose - monitoring device that can remain in the body for up to 90 days . Implanted and later removed by a health professional , the Eversense continuous glucose - monitoring ( CGM ) system sits under the skin and monitors the body ’s glucose levels , sending data to a free mobile app every five minutes . Comparable external sensors will typically need replacing after just 10 days .