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10-22-2006, 03:45 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
| | | Spoke with my endo's office....
As the title states, I've been doing some basal testing & spoke with my endo's office the other day. I explained to them that I was interested in doing another CGMS trial (in the past, I've trialed the MM CGMS), but wasn't sure if they were doing any trials lately & if so, which systems they were using. I also explained I had some interest in the Dexcom, but due to other's experiences, was more apprehensive to try it.
They told me to hold off for a short time, as the Abbott Navigator will be out no later than the end of this year. I told them I'm very interested, but have been somewhat "chomping at the bit" for these products to be released. I'm especially interested in both the Navigator & Lifescan's CGMS (which hopefully will be released soon as well). It just feels like these things are taking forever to get to market. 
Also, many seem to misconstrue that wanting a CGMS system to track trends means that users no longer want to do conventional tests (via finger pricks). I still have full intentions to continue with conventional testing (along with the use of the CGMS system). The systems can track trends & provide useful data, but I'd much rather do both, especially seeing how interstitial fluid readings will be behind what actual levels are. Plus the fact, I've been doing conventional tests for about 22 years now, so old habits are very hard to break.
The endo's office (like the Abbott Rep.) told me to watch Abbott's site. I have been, but am waiting, impatiently...lol.
Just wanted to give kind of an update on things.
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
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Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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10-22-2006, 04:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,846
| | Nice to hear the Navigator is coming out by end of year. I'll ask my endo if I can get involved in some CGMS testing. I've participated in several clinical trials in the past with this doctor, so I have a good chance. Especially when he sees my 5.x a1c...  |
10-22-2006, 04:15 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
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Originally Posted by Cyborg  Nice to hear the Navigator is coming out by end of year. I'll ask my endo if I can get involved in some CGMS testing. I've participated in several clinical trials in the past with this doctor, so I have a good chance. Especially when he sees my 5.x a1c... | Yeah, that's how my A1Cs run, too. It would be cool to get the Navigator, but I gotta tell you, all this waiting is getting a little frustrating, especially seeing that it feels like so long... 
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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10-22-2006, 05:40 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ
Posts: 718
| | | I have heard the same about the Navigator. I am waiting for one myself. I agree it will not replace the finger stick but to track trens and see what certain foods do to your BS will be nice to know. |
10-22-2006, 08:24 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 136
| | | Lifescan's CGMS? I was unaware of any product or future product?
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10-22-2006, 08:53 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 3,358
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Originally Posted by arath13 Lifescan's CGMS? I was unaware of any product or future product?
OUT! | It's under deep wraps. |
10-22-2006, 09:25 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
| | | It's not out yet (of course), but I spoke with an Animas rep. a couple of weeks ago & he showed me some pics of it on the computer, & talked about it (to me).
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"Someone must speak for them. I do not see a delegation for the four footed. I see no seat for eagles. We forget and we consider ourselves superior, but we are after all a mere part of the Creation."
--Oren Lyons, ONONDAGA
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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