"That's not a bad price $7.00 each and if you get 6 days out of the sensor that's $1.16 a day. The sensor market is small and the manufacturer is loseing money every time they sell one but someday there will be enough users and the sensor…"
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Why are Glucose Sensors soooo expensive???
Started this discussion. Last reply by JohnG Aug 20, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I recently started pumping and got a CGM system too, but when I went to order the sof-sensors for my Medtronic CGM the medical supply company (Edgepark) told me that the sensors are going to be…Continue
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garidan replied to SydneyT's discussion 'Why are Glucose Sensors soooo expensive???'"I think the problem is there are too few competitors in the market: dexcom and medtronic. Abbott is almost out of market for their choice."
SydneyT posted a discussionWhy are Glucose Sensors soooo expensive???
I recently started pumping and got a CGM system too, but when I went to order the sof-sensors for my Medtronic CGM the medical supply company (Edgepark) told me that the sensors are going to be $70.00 a box!! That is on top of all the other supplies I have to buy. Does anyone know how you can get them cheaper or what you have to do to get your insurance company to cover them at a higher rate? I don't know how people afford to buy them.See More
Marie B left a comment for SydneyT"hi Sydney, welcome to the community! we are having a live chat this afternoon, hope you can join us
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-dr-richard-jackson-of-joslin-diabetes-center"
Linda G left a comment for SydneyT"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Sydney.... This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a…"
brokenpole left a comment for SydneyT"Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs…"
Doris D left a comment for SydneyT"WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our…"
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- At 7:19am on July 20, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Sydney, welcome to the community! we are having a live chat this afternoon, hope you can join us
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-dr-richard-jackson-of-joslin-diabetes-center
- At 11:01am on July 19, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Sydney....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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There are also groups here for young people, and parents of children with diabetes, such as....
"Teenagers with Type 1", "Parents of Kids with type 1" and "Kids with Diabetes"
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 9:22am on July 19, 2012, brokenpole said…
- Welcome to the family!! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of what you will learn is that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and vent to, if needed.
- At 8:17am on July 19, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS, the FORUMS, and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 7:33am on July 19, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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