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03-20-2007, 03:16 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,121
| | | Guardian RT
Just ordered my Guardian RT today. It will be here tomorrow with overnight shipping. I'll let everyone know how it goes.
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Guardian RT since 3/07
Animas 2020 since 8/07
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03-20-2007, 03:23 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,235
| | | Is insurance paying or you?
We want pic's.
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Tony
Administrator of Diabetesforums.com "Weeding my way through Diabetes, and taking all of you along for the ride." - archimeech |
03-20-2007, 03:32 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,121
| | | For now, I'm paying out of pocket, but I will see what I can get covered by the insurance company.
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Guardian RT since 3/07
Animas 2020 since 8/07
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03-20-2007, 04:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 599
| | | I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Good luck on the coverage!
j
__________________ The above is my personal opinion, and Your Mileage May Vary.  - May 2 1995 - "D" Day
- Feb 22 2006 - Animas 1250 (Silver)
- May 11 2007 - Guardian REAL-Time CGMS (MiniLink)
- May 16 2007 - Animas 2020 (Silver)
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03-21-2007, 01:02 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Tx
Posts: 239
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Originally Posted by someone  Just ordered my Guardian RT today. It will be here tomorrow with overnight shipping. I'll let everyone know how it goes. | I'm getting ready to do the same. Which rep are you working with? I've been getting emails from Travis, but apparently I'm not in his territory. He passed my name on to someone else, who I'm waiting to hear back from. I've been passed around since there are a few different territories in the DFW area. Also - Did you get the $1039 price? I think I saw that price mentioned in another post. One more question  - How is MM handling training, or is there any required?
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Frank D.
Fort Worth, Tx
Dx'd type 1 in Jan 2006 @ 36
Gray Cozmo |
03-21-2007, 03:57 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,121
| | | I don't remember the name of the rep, but I did not have to switch or anything. She was able to enter my order and process the presceription. I then received a call from someone else 3 days later for the payment info and shipping address.
As for the training, the rep I talked to said it is not required. Even if you don't want the training, they have a local trainer contact you. I am still waiting for them to call but probably won't take the training unless I have problems over the next few days.
I just received mine today, inserted the sensor, and have about 1:30 left until I can do my first calibration. Yay! The sensor insertion was simple enough with the insertion device the starter kit comes with.
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Animas 2020 since 8/07
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03-21-2007, 04:34 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 2,515
| | | How long does calibration take? |
03-21-2007, 04:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rhode Island
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Originally Posted by BriOnH How long does calibration take? | 2 hours, B
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Tony
Administrator of Diabetesforums.com "Weeding my way through Diabetes, and taking all of you along for the ride." - archimeech |
03-21-2007, 04:40 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 2,515
| | | not bad; not bad at all. |
03-21-2007, 08:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,265
| | I was in contact with the guy I met from the Expo, but he was out of town & passed my name on to another rep. I gave her my phone number, but haven't heard from her yet. 
__________________ 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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03-21-2007, 10:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,121
| | | Well, the first day went pretty well. I have had readings for about 3 hours right now, and they have been very accurate. I just had one small problem at first, simply because they didn't say in the manual that the antenna icon will change at about an hour and a half. The first time I did the "new sensor" process, I saw the icon change and immediately thought it meant there was a problem, so I started the new sensor process a second time. The second time, I just ignored it, and everything was fine. If it works this well all the time, it is well worth the cost. The only other complaint I have is that the needle is quite long compared to the infusion sets I use, but for most people this probably isn't an issue.
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Animas 2020 since 8/07
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03-22-2007, 12:19 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western WA
Posts: 468
| | | Are you using the new, smaller transmitter?
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-Shane
T1 ~11 yrs
Minimed 522 w/ CGMS
Lifescan Ultra2 / BD Logic
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03-22-2007, 03:55 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,121
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Originally Posted by condensr Are you using the new, smaller transmitter? | Yes. It is the minilink and the new Guardian that looks like a stripped down minimed pump.
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03-22-2007, 05:29 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, GA
Posts: 569
| | | Yep, that 21ga needle looks a bit intimidating to stick in your side or legs. It's not that bad though. I haven't had a painful insertion yet. I think I am on my 9th sensor now.
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Type 1 for 24 years
Minimed Paradigm 722 w/ Minilink CGMS/Novolog
Avandia 8mg, Diovan 80mg, Zocor 40mg
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03-22-2007, 05:36 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Western WA
Posts: 468
| | Ok, ****, that looks sweet.. if its somewhat accurate (especially at showing trends) I think I might look in to that. MM will bill insurance directly too, whereas I don't think Dexcom will.
Keep us updated!
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-Shane
T1 ~11 yrs
Minimed 522 w/ CGMS
Lifescan Ultra2 / BD Logic
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