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03-12-2007, 06:01 PM
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Posts: 171
| |  Transmitter .......
Is the transmitter and sensor all one part that is inserted into body like a quickset ? Do they have an inserter to insert it in the body ?
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03-12-2007, 06:08 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,807
| | | There's an inserter that inserts the sensor in the body, then the transmitter is attached to that. |
03-12-2007, 06:16 PM
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Posts: 171
| | | Thank you ....
Thank you Funnygirl !!!
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03-12-2007, 08:28 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, GA
Posts: 569
| | | FG is right. The new one is transmitter->sensor
The original one I am using is transmitter---------->sensor (about 3-4 inches of wire between the sensor and transmitter)
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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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03-23-2007, 04:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5
| |  Transmitter Available
I've been wearing the transmitter/sensor since November 2006. I do have some complaints, but overall, I'd say my BGs have improved significantly since I began using the sensors. (My most recent HBA1C was 5.9%, down from 6.7% a year ago). I get woken up overnight with lows and highs, which has been super-helpful. I'm also able to see BG patterns from day to day, which helps in adjusting basal rates, especially during those overnight hours when I don't check my BG all that often.
I decided to get the new Mini-Link Transmitter (much smaller), which just came out about a week ago. The new transmitter is $349 for customers who previously purchased a transmitter ($999 for the starter kit). I'd love for my older transmitter to get some use, so if anyone is interested in obtaining a MiniMed Transmitter at a lower price, I have one available. Just send me an e-mail. I'll include a transmitter tester plug, a Sen-Serter, a bunch of adhesive patches for the transmitter, and some tape for the sensors. All you'd have to get is a prescription for sensors, and then order the sensors from MiniMed. Yes, the sensors are expensive, but I'd sell a transmitter to you for far less than $999, so the whole startup cost would be much less, if you're interested in trying the system out. Just send me an e-mail if you're interested...  |
03-23-2007, 04:10 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, GA
Posts: 569
| | | Um, I am donating my transmitter and a couple of sensors(sealed of course) (version 1, used for about 1 month and a half) to someone here on the forum. Why don't you do the same? The battery life of the first generation ones like these are 9-12 months. After that, you've got an EXPENSIVE paperweight. I don't think Tony will allow people selling this stuff here.
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Type 1 for 24 years
Minimed Paradigm 722 w/ Minilink CGMS/Novolog
Avandia 8mg, Diovan 80mg, Zocor 40mg
"The internet is like alcohol for people who aren't old enough to drink yet." - Unknown
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03-23-2007, 04:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5
| | | Sure! Thanks for the idea! I'll donate my transmitter. I'd just like to be reimbursed for the shipping costs. I'll ship however you'd like to receive the transmitter. Just let me know... |
03-23-2007, 06:04 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, GA
Posts: 569
| | | Awesome! Glad to see members helping members here. I'd rather see someone here get good use out of it.
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Type 1 for 24 years
Minimed Paradigm 722 w/ Minilink CGMS/Novolog
Avandia 8mg, Diovan 80mg, Zocor 40mg
"The internet is like alcohol for people who aren't old enough to drink yet." - Unknown
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