New Flash Glucose Monitoring from Abbott - Bloodless Testing

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Has anyone seen the price advertised anywhere?
 
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Not yet. I think its going to be released on the 15 September and will be available online.
 
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Great seeing it in action, the sensor isn't as big as I thought it would be, but my concern would be knocking it off all the time :( Hoping it becomes widely available as it does look good.
 

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Wow...yes please! Are these going to be available in prescription?
 

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Hello All,
I am new to this forum. My son was diagnosed with Type 1 about 6 months ago. I have learnt a lot from this forum, and wanted to thank you all.
Also, I came across this other bloodless testing device, which I thought I would share with you. It has been launched in many countries, and hope it comes to the UK soon. Pls check this out:
http://www.integrity-app.com/the-glucotrack/
Seems quite useful!
 
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The disc is so flat so its virtually impossible to knock off.
Wont be on prescription for a while. Sadly it will only be available online and we will have to pay for it until such time it gets approved on NHS.
I have a feeling that 2 discs are going to work out the same price as 200 strips which means the NHS may agree to them but i have no doubt that they will fund the meter.
I am DEFINATELY going to pay for mine until such time.
 
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is the scanner rechargeable/battery replaceable?

Sounds like this would be ideal for me on long rides/runs, to be able to get current readings and trends. Wouldn't necessarily need the full cost of 1 sensor every two weeks either depending on training patterns (although I'm sure after using it once, I'll be using for ever;))
 

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Guys just FYI not sure if you saw the warning at 3.15 in still need to do finger pricks for rapidly changing blood glucose levels. Looks interesting a midway between CGM and BG almost. I reserve judgement until i see it myself.
 
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The disc is so flat so its virtually impossible to knock off.
Wont be on prescription for a while. Sadly it will only be available online and we will have to pay for it until such time it gets approved on NHS.
I have a feeling that 2 discs are going to work out the same price as 200 strips which means the NHS may agree to them but i have no doubt that they will fund the meter.
I am DEFINATELY going to pay for mine until such time.
200 strips at NHS prices works out at approx £60 or do you mean 200 strips at pharmacy price £100?
 
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200 strips at NHS prices works out at approx £60 or do you mean 200 strips at pharmacy price £100?

I've seen prices of 150 for reciever and £50 per sensor not sure how accurate it is though.
 
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£25 per week doesnt sound so bad if someone earns a substantial salary but for those who dont, the price might be considered too expensive and would mean economising on other things
 
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£25 per week doesnt sound so bad if someone earns a substantial salary but for those who dont, the price might be considered too expensive and would mean economising on other things

Its only the same as a CGM and I would be interested to see if life could be extended before I invested.
 
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I will tend to wait for feedback first......the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Years ago Medtronic launched the Guardian as a standalone cgm and Abbott launched the Navigator. Both devices were very expensive and loads of diabetics got very excited at the chance to monitor bg levels in a different way. They both fell flat though and ended up being a tiny bit unreliable. Will just have to wait for the new Navigator technology to prove itself
 
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Just out of interest .. When you put the disk on .. Was it painful ? Also what is the disk attached with ? Is it a plaster like glue or suction effect.
Hope it works out well for you and look forward to seeing the price tag it will have when out on general sale.
 

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I am interested in it, have been watching it's progression for a while.

Ideally I'd love a CGM but long term it's not affordable for us, so we have discussed getting for pregnancy and then occasional use thereafter. I'm hoping this may come in cheaper!
 
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Found this on the Diabetes UK site

It seems to be a cross between both, I have the prices. It only reads when you scan it so it won't alert highs or lows like a CGM would. But you can scan it as much as you like, no calibration required. I think the reader is guaranteed for 2 years, sensors last 14 days.
Starter pack (reader plus two sensors) £133.29 + VAT
Then £48.29 + VAT per sensor
Having diabetes we have VAT exemption on medical items
http://diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=48429
 
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Found this on the Diabetes UK site

It seems to be a cross between both, I have the prices. It only reads when you scan it so it won't alert highs or lows like a CGM would. But you can scan it as much as you like, no calibration required. I think the reader is guaranteed for 2 years, sensors last 14 days.
Starter pack (reader plus two sensors) £133.29 + VAT
Then £48.29 + VAT per sensor
Having diabetes we have VAT exemption on medical items
http://diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=48429

So looking more affordable than the current cgms on the market!