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Abbott Freestyle Navigator

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in the United States for people with diabetes. Designed to discretely and continuously measure glucose levels through a sensor in the back of the upper arm or abdomen, this system provides minute-by-minute information about which way and how quickly blood sugar levels are changing. This information can lead to adjustments that can result in tighter glucose ranges. As with all current continuous monitors, a traditional fingerstick glucose test should be performed before making any treatment decisions.

The FreeStyle Navigator system will be available in the second quarter of 2008 by prescription only. We hope to have more hands-on information to relay when it is available.

Abbott has 4 steps to purchase the FreeStyle Navigator:

• Step 1: Complete and sign an Authorization to Release Patient Information.
• Step 2: Complete and sign the Patient Information Questionnaire.
• Step 3: Obtain a completed Statement of Medical Necessity from your physician.
• Step 4: Submit your information to the ADC Resource Center.

The Abbott Freestyle Navigator Kit includes:

• 1 Receiver
• User's Guide
• Getting Started Guide
• Welcome Card
• 6 Overbandages
• 6 IV Wipes
• 6 Alcohol Prep Pads
• 30 Sterile Lancets
• Quick Reference Card
• Freestyle Strip Insert
• Freestyle Control Solution Insert
• Warranty Registration Card
• Transmitter and Accessory Kit - which inludes 1 belt clip, 1 transmitter, 1 lancing device with clear and grey cap, 2 AAA alkaline batteries for the receiver, 1 vial of Freestyle Control Solution, 1 vial of 50 Freestyle Strips, 1 Silver Oxide 357 HC Battery for the Transmitter

Abbott is also working with Smiths Medical, which makes the Deltec Cozmo insulin pump to incorporate the glucose trends display and operation of the sensor to eliminate the current Navigator receiver unit. Most pumps and meters are incorporating high contrast color screens that are similar or better than the Animas 2020 pump, and the Cozmo pump and Navigator monitor system is expected to do the same.

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