Is there a new CGM chart?

[Adinsmom]

I remember CWD used to have a chart of all the CGM's comparing them. Is there an updated version? I looked but couldn't find it (I didn't delve into research mode though).

Also anybody have the scoop on proposed Navigator combo's, Dexcom combo's, Dexcom using other strips, Minimed upgrades, etc?

[miss_behave]

www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/continuous.htm (http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/continuous.htm)

I have to say that the Navigator and the Guardian have a huge advantage over the DexCom- the predictive alerts and arrows showing rate of change. IMO I don't know why anyone would go for the DexCom now until they brought out an updated version with these features- some of the most important in a CGMS!

[vettechmomof2]

www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/continuous.htm (http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/continuous.htm)

I have to say that the Navigator and the Guardian have a huge advantage over the DexCom- the predictive alerts and arrows showing rate of change. IMO I don't know why anyone would go for the DexCom now until they brought out an updated version with these features- some of the most important in a CGMS!

we went with the dexcom for a few reasons but 1 of which the sales rep from minimed refused to speak with me until I got a real pump for my daughter.:mad: So that was an easy answer. As for the trending arrows I find no problem with following the graphing dots and following those trends. The arrows might be really good, I cannot say but I have had no problem with the trends on the Dexcom.
As for the navigator, I did not want to wait until it was out.
Allene

[Wendy12571]

I paid out of pocket for my dexcom system. It and 4 sensors cost me a total of 550 buck. I got my dexcom March 13th. I have yet to go through the first box of sensors. I don't really CARE about the predictive arrows on the MM. And the navigator is also not selling to those without insurance approval. I know it will be awhile for that. I believe the Dexcom is the best system for me and a lot of people out there. I actually bolus and treat based on the dexcoms numbers. SORRY but being so critical of dexcom just got my hairs on edge. CONSIDERING Rick who has helped many parents of CWD's win approval for their MM's. He was the on who first had me looking into dexcom. Which is also going to WORK with the animas and omnipod pump. Who knows what the 3rd generation dexcom will bring.

[Lizzy731]

Btw, why is the navigator so good? The picture I saw looked like it was very large. I know the pod is big but it's the only tubeless pump out there. What does the Navigator have going for it because the sensor/transmitter size is much larger than the dexcom and minilink.

[Lizzy731]

IMO I don't know why anyone would go for the DexCom now until they brought out an updated version with these features- some of the most important in a CGMS!

Careful how you say things....those are fighting words! It comes across that you think that people that have chose the dexcom are stupid. Now I am SURE you don't mean that, but that is how it comes across. Just some friendly advice....

[Darryl]

There are two compelling features in the Guardian that made it our choice:

1) The alerts can be programmed in segments by time of day. For example, school lunch is at 11:30 AM. We set the high alert to 190 from 11:30 to 1:30. After 1:30 the high alert is set to 140. This allows very tight control without false alarms in the post-prandial periods.

Dexcom does not offer this feature. They simply suggest setting the alarm to 190 all the time, which does not reflect the reality that even responsible kids like mine will not check their meter during the school day unless an alarm sounds.

2) The entire Guardian system is waterproof enough for swimming including the receiver. Our daughter swims for hours with the guardian on her suit, and we've never had a problem). Of course, Minimed does NOT gaurantee that it is waterproof, so we do it at our risk - but it has been wonderful to have continuous readings on summer days when she's in the pool all day.

Also - If you go swimming with the Dexcom, and come out of the pool every now and then to re-acquire the sensor signal, all the readings during the "away" period are lost. With the Guardian, even if you don't take it in the pool, the "away" readings are filled in retroactively for the past 40 minutes. This is immensely useful, because not only do you know what the BG is when they step out of the pool, you know which way it's headed.

[LantusFiend]

That chart is inaccurate. Under transmitter cost, it says that the Guardian is 999 with 10 sensors. Wrong. The guardian is 1344 with 4 sensors. It will take through RF the ultralink and you can manually do others. The warranty is 6 months, not 9, on the transmitter. The money back guarantee is for everything except the sensors.

[Ellen]

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/continuous_monitoring.php