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Comment by Mike Adelman on October 10, 2009 at 1:38pm

OK...it's been a while. Got to say I'm loving the Navigator. Got a question. I know the guys from Team Type One have mounts for the Navigator to put it on the bars. Anyone know where I can get one ?

Comment by Mike Adelman on September 29, 2009 at 4:08pm

Well the Navigator has arrived. Did the insertion about 3 hours ago...Now it's time to wait.

Comment by MelissaBL on September 15, 2009 at 10:50am

http://tudiabetes.com/video/freestyle-navigator-cgms

Comment by MelissaBL on September 2, 2009 at 7:33am

Hey, Nav users. Those of you with anything to say (positive or negative) about your experience with the Navigator should come join the featured discussion "Freestyle Navigator vs. Dexcom 7 Plus." I seem to be the only Nav user in the thread and I'm concerned that we're underrepresenting a good device. ;)

Comment by Paula Kreps on August 6, 2009 at 7:12pm

I often reuse sensors but start getting sensor errors by day 4. I still feel that it is worth reusing. Just know that it is difficult to get the transmitter off if you use the back of your arm unless someone can help you. In my experience the sensor is just as accurate on the second use. Good luck.

Comment by Tom Galvin on August 6, 2009 at 2:03pm

Melissa , thank you . I will try that . Tom Galvin

Comment by MelissaBL on August 6, 2009 at 1:53pm

Hey, Tom. You have to pop the transmitter free (lifting up near the ridged thumb guide at the bottom of the transmitter) and slide it off without dislodging the sensor (a good time to check for skin irritations or reasons why you shouldn't reconnect). Then just slide it back into place and the receiver should ask you if you inserted a new sensor. Confirm that it's new, enter the same sensor code, and you'll have another ten hour warm-up period. After that, you're good to go for another 5 days or more.

Personally, my skin gets irritated if I go longer than the five days, so I don't do it often, but I've done it successfully enough to say that it works well beyond the 5.

Comment by Tom Galvin on August 6, 2009 at 1:42pm

I am just about to buy a navigator . How do I extend the life of the very expensive sensors beyond the 5 days advised by the manufacturer ?

Comment by Paula Kreps on May 17, 2009 at 8:58pm

I have humana and I pay 20% for sensors which runs 83 per month. I can sometimes get the sensor to work for another 4-5 days so get a total of 9 pr10 days out of one sensor. I think the original outlay was $1200 of which I paid 20%. I find that my A1C os down by .5 in 2 months and that I can really count on the readings as being pretty accurate. I check with a fingerstick and it is always right on. Not all people reuse sensors past 5 days and I don't always but it does work. Hope you get it covered and find one you like. Try all of them before you choose.

Comment by Tony Linz on May 17, 2009 at 8:40pm

Hello all,
I am very interested in a CGM system. I do not have one yet, however, I am curious if insurance covers this one for you and what is your monthly costs for the equipment, supplies, and all. Thanks.

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