Any news on the next generation sensor/receiver?
Has anyone heard any news about the latest generation of the Dexcom?
Will there be an upgrade to the sensor, transmitter, receiver, or possibly all three?
What changes would you like to see?
I've been on the system for a few months now and here is my list of suggested improvements:
- Better range on the transmitter. I often lose readings at night when I roll around the bed and my receiver is on the nightstand.
- Some type of onboard memory for when the transmitter and receiver lose connection. Why can't the transmitter store a few hours worth of readings and upload them once the connection is re-established? I can get a 16GB microSD card that's smaller than the fingernail on my pinkie. I'm sure you can fit something in the transmitter to store some readings.
- Offer some skin tone transmitters and matching tape on the sensor. It's a simple plastic piece and the tape is a fabric. Offer several different shades of skin tone and the sensor will more easily blend in and be less revealing. I think my first visit to the pool this year brought up this idea. The current gray transmitter on the white tape sticks out like a sore thumb no matter what color your skin is.
- Update the receiver! Honestly, it looks like a 90's style pager. Give me a color screen and the ability to scroll through some of the data. Maybe give me the ability to generate some reports on the fly without having to download the data to my computer.
- Integrate your system with the pump manufacturers. I think this is more of a legal issue and I've heard a revenue issue more so than a technical issue. Get the lawyers and the bean counters to get some real agreements in place and let the technical people get to work. I think the Dexcom is the best CGM on the market, but if someone else integrates with the OmniPod I'd switch in a heartbeat.
Anyone else have suggestions to add? I wonder how much Dexcom solicits feedback and/or listens to user groups like this.
My $.02 for the night,
Alan
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Permalink Reply by Dave on -
I've been on the Dexcom for 27 months. It comes with a 1 year guarantee, and from what I have been able to gather, it has a life expectancy of between 18 months and 3 years. The batteries aren't replaceable.
The accuracy is pretty good, especially from day 4 to day 12. I use most sensors for 2 weeks.
The range on my unit is at least 5 feet.
I could not envision being without a CGM and I feel that you'll be doing your son a disservice by waiting until December (if the new device is released by then).
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Permalink Reply by Mom 2 Kyle on -
Thanks for your reply. I know we will have one before the end of the year and I think Dexcom is the way we're going to go.
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Here is what I learned from a recent investors meeting in my post:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/dexcomusers/forum/topics/new-dexcom... -
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Permalink Reply by Mom 2 Kyle on
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Thanks for the info. Wouldn't that be nice if it(G5) could be as accurate as the glucose meters?!
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Permalink Reply by Jason on
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http://dexcom.com/en-gb/Dexcom-g4
The new kit costs £975 for the kit, and £250 for 4 sensors. Warranty for the transmitter is 6 months and 9 months for the receiver.
The transmitter battery only lasts 9 to 12 months, and costs £275 to replace.
I was thinking about buying one but the warranty and short transmitter life is putting me off!
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Permalink Reply by mikep on -
Jason - thanks for posting the link. That new receiver looks great. I want that in the US ASAP!!
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Yes I agree the receiver does look great. I hope it gets through the FDA process sooner rather than later!
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