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06-15-2007, 08:45 AM
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| | | dexcom STS continuous glucose monitor
Hi,
Does anyone have any experience using the dexcom STS continuous glucose monitor? I am interested to try it!
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06-15-2007, 08:49 AM
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06-15-2007, 01:25 PM
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| | | Just so you know the Dexcom Seven was just approved by the FDA which is a seven day sensor. Granted, the sensor is $60 vs. $35 for a three day, if one can get 2 weeks out of a single sensor they will save alot of money. Also, the seven is alot more accurate thant he previous one and includes many features (waterproof) that the original one didn't have.
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06-15-2007, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg  Just so you know the Dexcom Seven was just approved by the FDA which is a seven day sensor. Granted, the sensor is $60 vs. $35 for a three day, if one can get 2 weeks out of a single sensor they will save alot of money. Also, the seven is alot more accurate thant he previous one and includes many features (waterproof) that the original one didn't have. | It's only IPx7, not IPx8. Also, the old sensor could be used ad nauseum basically, so this one won't *really* last any longer. I guess the new upgrade costs $150 for current customers (you can't just start using the new sensors), and has a tendency to throw out readings. |
06-15-2007, 04:51 PM
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| | | So it's essentially a whole new system?
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06-15-2007, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Funnygrl It's only IPx7, not IPx8. Also, the old sensor could be used ad nauseum basically, so this one won't *really* last any longer. I guess the new upgrade costs $150 for current customers (you can't just start using the new sensors), and has a tendency to throw out readings. | Well, you won't have to "reset" every 3 days so in a sense it does last longer. You can go the full week without having to do anything to the sensor. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cyborg So it's essentially a whole new system? | From my understanding, the reciever is the same except it's programmed to accept and allow a 7 day sensor.
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