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<blockquote data-quote="VickiT11979" data-source="post: 422008" data-attributes="member: 53386"><p>I have the Animas Vibe pump & use Dexcom G4 with it (self funded). I've been keeping each sensor in as long as I can (apart from the first which I removed after 40 days as was scared would cause some internal scarring - it was still working fine & there were no ill effects on me). I usually have a couple of days break between sensors.</p><p></p><p>I started using it on 9th May & am currently on my 5th sensor, which I inserted on 1st Sept. A box of4 sensors costs £186 if you buy direct from Animas (I think anyone can do this, not just Animas pump users - see insulinindependent blog for details of how someone did this). They cost more from Advanced Therapeutics.</p><p></p><p>The transmitter costs £350 alone, or £500 as a pack with 4 sensors. It lasts between 9 & 12 months apparently, then needs replacing.</p><p></p><p>If I continue as I am & the transmitter lasts a year, it'll end up costing £872 for a year's use. Not cheap, but not too bad - about £73/month. it'll cost another £350 if I need to replace the transmitter earlier. </p><p></p><p>One issue is keeping the sensors attached, as the sticky starts to peel off quite fast. I use Opsite flexifix & Skin Tac which keeps it stuck for at least 4 weeks.</p><p></p><p>It has it's limitations but is very accurate most of the time & has improved my control. You can see in advance if you're heading for a huge spike after eating, and see what effect different foods have on your BG. I used it more to change my diet to foods that cause less spiking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VickiT11979, post: 422008, member: 53386"] I have the Animas Vibe pump & use Dexcom G4 with it (self funded). I've been keeping each sensor in as long as I can (apart from the first which I removed after 40 days as was scared would cause some internal scarring - it was still working fine & there were no ill effects on me). I usually have a couple of days break between sensors. I started using it on 9th May & am currently on my 5th sensor, which I inserted on 1st Sept. A box of4 sensors costs £186 if you buy direct from Animas (I think anyone can do this, not just Animas pump users - see insulinindependent blog for details of how someone did this). They cost more from Advanced Therapeutics. The transmitter costs £350 alone, or £500 as a pack with 4 sensors. It lasts between 9 & 12 months apparently, then needs replacing. If I continue as I am & the transmitter lasts a year, it'll end up costing £872 for a year's use. Not cheap, but not too bad - about £73/month. it'll cost another £350 if I need to replace the transmitter earlier. One issue is keeping the sensors attached, as the sticky starts to peel off quite fast. I use Opsite flexifix & Skin Tac which keeps it stuck for at least 4 weeks. It has it's limitations but is very accurate most of the time & has improved my control. You can see in advance if you're heading for a huge spike after eating, and see what effect different foods have on your BG. I used it more to change my diet to foods that cause less spiking. [/QUOTE]
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