"I am using a Navigator from Israel, and I know someone using one from France. Two important things to be aware of. First, some countries use the US system of blood glucose measurement mg/dL, and some use the other system mmol/l. You should make sure…"
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Type 1 geographic hot spots?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leo2 Jun 29, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I grew up in a town in Long Island, NY. I developed Type 1 in the late 1960's as a teenager. No one else in my immediate or extended family has had it. I have recently discovered that one of my good…Continue
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John H replied to Franco's discussion 'How could one buy a Navigator CGM from Europe?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I was at the ADA Expo in Seattle last month (April) and met an Abbott rep who told me that it was mostly not the FDA but a financial decision. He said the FDA did have a minor problem with the sensor manufacturing plant but that it was mostly just…"
fgiraffe replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"I've decided to hold on to my Nav and keep using it until I run out of sensors. I've heard such negative things about the Dex that I would rather wait a while to see what (if anything) they release later this year.
Since I do not have…"
John H replied to ATRannals's discussion 'Pump or MDI?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"As far as I know, most people do it the other way, me included. When I started on the pump I found it a vast improvement over MDI and I thought it was life changing (for the better). However, when I started on CGM, I felt pretty much the way (A big…"
"I only returned 4 along with my receiver and transmitter, and I got refunded fairly quickly, I think it was less than a month. It was autumn of 2010. I kind of think during one of my phone calls someone mentioned the $125/ea for the sensors up to…"
Andrea Wuest replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"If you don't mind my askibng, how many did you send back? I sent 21 sensors back to Abbott along with the receiver and tramsitter back in October, and i have yet to receive any payment. Every time I call I'm told that it's "with…"
"I got $125 for each. I too am missing my Nav very much. I've switched to the Dex7plus but what a downgrade compared to the Nav. The only advantage to the Dex is the transmitter size, everything else is inferior."
fgiraffe replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"For folks who sent back in unused sensors, did you get $150 each or $125? Abbott just told me it was $125.
I'm still so bummed at losing the Nav, my A1C has crept back up by 0.7 since I started to wean myself off it last fall."
Todd replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"Hmm. I remember hearing that if your Nav. is broken, they will not be able to send out replacements (I'm pretty sure becuase of the FDA). I'm almost positive that this is impossible unless someone like Ron Paul slashes the FDA. I would…"
Kat1997 replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"i've been waiting since august of 2010 for another system or a refund and have not gotten anything. i dont even get a letter stating what is going on all i get told is that they r on back order and am still waiting to know what they r going to…"
John H replied to Marci's discussion 'Sensor Placed in the Back of the Arm?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I place mine on the side of the arm a bit towards the back. (Similar to photo above) Advantage, I can do it myself.
Disadvantage, you need to be careful walking through doorways. Surprisingly enough that extra 1/4 inch makes a difference. I am…"
Todd replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"I think it is just the US FDA that is stopping Abbott. I live in Cincinnati and last month I bought the Freestyle Navigator 1.5 from France for $2,500 and had it illegally smuggled in. It starts reading blood sugars in 1 hour and is AWESOME!! I…"
MaryMary replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"If you need carbs when not exercising, your basal dose may be too high. You should be able to fast and not go low if your basals are set correctly."
Jgos replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"Ralph
Just got Dr Bernstiens book. Very different approach to what I am use to. Maybe thats the point. I seem to need Carbs even when not exercising. My cylcling is important but I know now that the liver dump you get after a ride has to be combated…"
John H replied to Zo Zo's discussion 'Best CGM?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Officially, the Dexcom works for 7 days and the Navigator works for 5. Most people extend these by resetting them after the official time is up. I generally use the navigator for 15 days. Sometimes I get less, sometimes more. My understanding is the…"
Ralph replied to John H's discussion 'Freestyle navigator Let's complain' in the group Freestyle Navigator Users"Gos-I agree there are plenty of sensors that i don't get even 10 days out of (and as mentioned above I don't fight hard to keep restarting electrodes). Some give a very shaky line that I don't trust even after the first restart so i…"
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- October 15, 1964
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- At 7:59pm on July 20, 2011,
Linda Gauvin-Miller said… - Oops...new member "lucky loser" was overlooked!!! (second row from the bottom, next to Denise Callender, on the first page)
- At 8:11pm on June 9, 2011, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…
- Greetings John.....
Hope you had the best of times on your Special Day!
How's everything coming along? Any questions or comments?
- At 3:42am on June 9, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,John. I wish for you a most wonderful day.
I lived in Lexington 65 years and was an Educator in Arlington. Often went to Filenes in Belmont. Have a great birthday. Reed
- At 3:25am on June 9, 2010,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday John. Enjoy your day!
- At 2:19pm on December 19, 2009,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes John! Glad that you joined our community!
Check out the Forum where you can search old discussions or start a new one! And our groups where you can find members that you have something in common with!
When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions!
- At 7:36am on December 17, 2009, Doris D said…
- Welcome to our growing family John! I took TYpe 1 in 1973 so we can trade war stories huh?
- At 9:08am on December 16, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 7:45am on December 16, 2009,
Marie B said… - Welcome, John! Please leave a comment on my page if you have any questions about the community. We have many here using the Navigator.
- At 9:54pm on December 15, 2009,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes John.
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