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Originally Posted by Danbeck  I'm somewhat interested in Paradigm Real time testing ! One major concern is the battery arrangement in the sensor transmitter. What I read online is that the battery in not replaceable but is rechargeable and comes with a charger ! So, Im wondering how long does the battery last, how many times can it be recharged ? At $1000 for the system, I cant imagine my insurance buying me a new one say one a year. Hopefully, the battery is now user replaceable! Thanks for your reply, Dan |
The battery is NOT user replaceable, the transmitter is warranted for one year (unlike the pump, which is warranted for four years). According to the tech rep I spoke with, the battery is good for about 1000 recharges (3000 days). I've run sensors up to 9 days with no battery problems. They recommend you recharge it between each sensor change.
The transmitter is about $700, not $1000 according to Medtronic, and my insurance company said: "Well, its a medical product with a finite life. Of course we'll buy you another one when this one fails"
That having been said, I'd pay the replacement costs out of pocket if I had to. The combination of my 722 and CGMS has been a godsend. Life changing, wonderful, all kinds of good words.
And I can't say enough good things about Medtronic's trainers. They made my transition from MDI to the pump and CGMS painless, interesting and happy.
Regards,
Doug
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