View Full Version : Would you buy a Dexcom at this price?
At pump training (Animas) today, the rep assisted another client in getting a Dexcom. Apparently the price is $295 until the end of June at which time they will go to insurance pricing (which to me means $$$$). (I know the sensors will cost big bucks, but for periodic use, I'm willing to look at paying cash and dealing with the insurance company later.)
What do you think? Worth it or not?
frizzyrazzy
06-20-2008, 10:46 PM
hmm....I think it would be worth considering....
vettechmomof2
06-20-2008, 11:13 PM
I paid $495 when we bought it and it is still worht it. Sensors are $60.00 a piece but we love it.
p.s. It is all out of pocket for us. Not fun but we feel def. worth it.
Allene
WestinsMom
06-20-2008, 11:16 PM
If I were in need of a new transmitter, I would consider it!
thebestnest5
06-20-2008, 11:31 PM
That price doesn't sound too bad.;)
jendean
06-21-2008, 12:30 AM
Yes. I would unless it were goign to cut me short elsewhere.
Adinsmom
06-21-2008, 01:45 PM
I would want a trial first. If we liked it ,yes I would buy it at that price without hesitation.
CC'sMom
06-21-2008, 01:50 PM
We did the trial and my daughter loves it. So I ordered it. The cost is about the cost of our deductible and I'm hoping the insurance will cover the sensors. But I went a head and order it just in case it's not covered at all so that I could get that price.
twodoor2
06-21-2008, 02:51 PM
The starter kit cost of the MM CGMS is $1200, and that includes some sensors, but it's still rather expensive. Sound like that is a good deal.
LantusFiend
06-22-2008, 02:01 AM
IF it's a newer Dexcom that takes manual calibration, or you can get insurance coverage for the strips for the older ones that didn't take manual calibration, go for it. If it needs one touch ultra calibrations and your insurance only pays for some other meter, then it's not worth getting the Dexcom, even at that price.
vettechmomof2
06-22-2008, 09:46 AM
IF it's a newer Dexcom that takes manual calibration, or you can get insurance coverage for the strips for the older ones that didn't take manual calibration, go for it. If it needs one touch ultra calibrations and your insurance only pays for some other meter, then it's not worth getting the Dexcom, even at that price.
We still have the older 7 with one touch ultra calibrations and love it. We still feel it would be worth it but new buyers all are getting offered the manual calibration one now.
Allene
Jacob'sDad
06-22-2008, 10:17 AM
So can I just call them up and tell them I want to buy one without doing a trial first? The price sounds good. I don't want to miss it.
WestinsMom
06-22-2008, 10:53 AM
Yes, you don't need a trial. I am sure they would rather you just buy it. I know they do a 30 day return on the transmitter.
So can I just call them up and tell them I want to buy one without doing a trial first? The price sounds good. I don't want to miss it.
That's my understanding. The price is good until the end of June. The sensors are 4 for $240, so that's an expense. But, my thinking is, I'll deal with my insurance company later. The $295 for the transmitter is a great deal, even if I pay out of pocket. And, the sensors can last so much longer than 7 days that if I only use them periodically to set basals, etc., then it'll be worth it. I'm calling tomorrow!
Jacob'sDad
06-22-2008, 11:07 AM
Yes, you don't need a trial. I am sure they would rather you just buy it. I know they do a 30 day return on the transmitter.
After I get it I wonder how I can get the sensors covered by insurance since Jacob's clinic does not do trials with the Dexcom. I wonder if they are inclined to write a prescription for it or a letter of medical necessity.
Twinklet
06-22-2008, 08:49 PM
WOW, that is a good price!! I'd go for it!