[spike]

I'm interested primarily about the awful 10 hour blackout time of the sensor, after insertion. The last I heard a few weeks ago, the sensors now last for 5 days instead of the original 3, but they won't provide glucose readings for a nearly deal-breaking TEN hours! Other than that spec, the remaining info I've gotten on the Navigator has it the front runner for me.

Anyone??

[arath13]

The first 10 hours you get readings but you have to calibrate it but then after that it is rock solid. The hospital where I go is one of the places doing a study for Abbott. Yes, it will last for 5 days. I will try to find out more for you.

[JediSkipdogg]

Here's something I found pretty interesting on the Navigator. And for any parents with a child on an insulin pump this can be your way to get a free control method.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00166673

At the bottom it shows the locations that are still currently recruiting for studies of childred (under 18) on insulin pumps with type 1 diabetes.

[Dewey]

Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

Here's something I found pretty interesting on the Navigator. And for any parents with a child on an insulin pump this can be your way to get a free control method.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00166673

At the bottom it shows the locations that are still currently recruiting for studies of childred (under 18) on insulin pumps with type 1 diabetes.

Darn! Too bad I wasn't under 18, lol....Oh well. One thing that concerns me some, is that all these new gadgets will be released in a close time frame rather than over a longer span, which may not allow users to try different ones if they feel so inclined. I know I'd love to try out different continuous monitors (already did a trial on the CGMS), and then choose which one I like best. What can I say, I'm a gadget girl! lol

[spike]

Originally Posted by arath13

The first 10 hours you get readings but you have to calibrate it but then after that it is rock solid. The hospital where I go is one of the places doing a study for Abbott. Yes, it will last for 5 days. I will try to find out more for you.

That would be excellent if the readings are available! I read something on the net about it not showing readings until the 10 hour mark. If I find where I read that, I'll post the link or quote the text later today. You made my day!