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Are you hooked up with one of these new devices? Have you advice to give others that are interested in trying one out? Join the CGM group and share your knowledge.

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Learning Curve of CGM

I've upgraded to the 522 and have been using the MiniLink for a little over two weeks now. I know there is a learning curve involved with starting this process, but I would say that I definitely ha... Continue

Started by Heather 4 hours ago

CGM-Sensor replacement and costs
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I was surprised to hear that my RF Transmitter from Medtronics will need to be replaced every 9months to year......at a cost of $649.00! With insurance reimbursement it will be less, but, I do not ... Continue

Tagged: and, money!, transmitters, sensors

Started by Ray Barton. Last reply by Jonathan 18 hours ago.

FreeStyle Navigator System or DexCom 7
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I just read an article on diaTribe about a new CGMS from Abbott ( Abbott FreeStyle Navigator ) and an updated Dexcom 7 that can be manually calibrated. I currently use the FreeStyle Flash glucomete... Continue

Tagged: abbott, freestyle, dexcom

Started by Khürt Williams. Last reply by Rickst29 May 9.

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Comment by Beth Ann Maldonado on April 27, 2008 at 11:17am: i use the minimed version and i love it. The only thing is that my insurance doesn't cover it so i can't always afford it.

Comment by Karen Doering on April 15, 2008 at 10:01pm: Well I decided to join this group after 3 months of use of the CGM. At first I wanted to throw the thing out the window, but now I am starting to get hooked. Still needs a lot of improvement, but I was able to fix some basal issues and I just caught a high tonight from going too high.

Comment by Johnp5032 on April 15, 2008 at 1:04pm: Angela, don't give up. It took me a full 30 days to get to the point that I was getting good readings and start to get "in control" with my BG and food choices. My A1C is now down to 6.5 from a high of 9.3. We...all of us...have to keep working away to be healthy.
John P

Comment by Angela Guenther on April 12, 2008 at 2:28pm: I'm supposed to go back and see my NP in June and I'm not very incouraged by some of the things I'm hearing. I have had my CGM for 3 weeks now and have been working with it and messing around with it. This IS something I want to do because I'm tired of giving myself shots all the time. Yes I'm scared to death. I have a friend who doesn't even use the quickserter. She just does it by hand (she is 12 years old). As for the sensor I have to wait for that one, can't afford it and insurance won't pay for it yet. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Comment by cindy on April 8, 2008 at 11:34pm: My husband is the diabetic in our family. We were just denied coverage by our ins. co for the Minimed CGMS. While we would be able to pay the initial cost of the monitor, we would not be able to afford the monthly costs. We are on our 2nd level deial with Independence Blue Cross. Does anyone know of any Ins, Companies that DO cover these costs? IBC considers the CGMS as "Experimental / Investigative" . I am researching now any studies or published articles. Anyone have any advice?

Comment by Johnp5032 on April 5, 2008 at 2:02am: I've been using the Medtronic Guardian CGM since Dec 2, 2007. It has allowed me to get my A1C from 7.8 down to 6.5 just by watching what the reading are after a meal and cutting carbs. The highs I get after meals are a problem and we've added Apidra injections at meal time to lower the high plateaus that I was getting. So far, so good. I hate changing the sensors, but that is part of the territory. We are banging away at the insurance company to pick up the costs...we'll see what happens.

Comment by Kay on March 27, 2008 at 12:35pm: I started using the sensors last year and like them once they are in and work. I've had a few that haven't worked but Minimed has been nice enough to replace them.

My question is, does your insurance company cover your sensors? Mine does not and I am appealing this. I have Kaiser and will appeal until they start covering sensors.