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<blockquote data-quote="VickiT11979" data-source="post: 348203" data-attributes="member: 53386"><p>Update on costs for the Animas/Dexcom combined CGM - the sensors DO cost £186 for 4, or £46.50 each. They cost more for people using the standalone Dexcom CGM system. Animas rep told me this morning, says she thinks Advanced Therapeutics bump up the price - though I wonder if Animas intentionally don't make a profit on them to encourage people to choose their pump.</p><p></p><p>She also said she trialled a system until the transmitter battery died & it lasted 12 months for her, with continuous use.</p><p></p><p>So the cost for 1 year's continuous use (sensors used for 14days instead of 7) would be £1569.50.</p><p></p><p>In contrast, Medtronic sensors last less long (I've been told 9-10days), so assuming they last 10days & the transmitter lasts 18months, the cost for 1 year used with the Veo pump (NHS funded pump) is £2265. </p><p></p><p>Over 3 years I work out Animas/Dexcom costs £4708.50 & Medtronic costs £6447.50. </p><p></p><p>I've found the Dexcom sensors to be more accurate than the Medtronic ones (though both are good), I prefer the user interface of the Medtronic system - the predicted hypo or high alarms are great & the alarm sounds wake me up. </p><p></p><p>As I'm self funding, I think I'll choose the Animas Vibe pump with Dexcom sensors. Being waterproof is also a plus.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VickiT11979, post: 348203, member: 53386"] Update on costs for the Animas/Dexcom combined CGM - the sensors DO cost £186 for 4, or £46.50 each. They cost more for people using the standalone Dexcom CGM system. Animas rep told me this morning, says she thinks Advanced Therapeutics bump up the price - though I wonder if Animas intentionally don't make a profit on them to encourage people to choose their pump. She also said she trialled a system until the transmitter battery died & it lasted 12 months for her, with continuous use. So the cost for 1 year's continuous use (sensors used for 14days instead of 7) would be £1569.50. In contrast, Medtronic sensors last less long (I've been told 9-10days), so assuming they last 10days & the transmitter lasts 18months, the cost for 1 year used with the Veo pump (NHS funded pump) is £2265. Over 3 years I work out Animas/Dexcom costs £4708.50 & Medtronic costs £6447.50. I've found the Dexcom sensors to be more accurate than the Medtronic ones (though both are good), I prefer the user interface of the Medtronic system - the predicted hypo or high alarms are great & the alarm sounds wake me up. As I'm self funding, I think I'll choose the Animas Vibe pump with Dexcom sensors. Being waterproof is also a plus. [/QUOTE]
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