Re: FW: GlucoWatch Biographer

[Guest guest]

> Thanks, Blondie for the info about the glycowatch. it is

interesting, but I

> think I will wait until insurance companies cover it and it becomes

> accessible for the blind. Right now, you would have to have

someone sighted

> around to tell you the readings. Also, I noticed that the ad did

not

> mention the fact that you still havae do at least one finer stick

at the

> beginning of each day and aslo some people have irritation at the

site where

> the watch is put.

>

> GlucoWatch Biographer

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> Hi Everybody:

> Is anybody using the new GlucoWatch Biographer?

>

> This is an amazing new tool for diabetics. Iam enclosing an

> article/ad that talks about all of the features of the GlucoWatch

and

> explains what it does.

> The only drawback is the cost. The watch is unbelieveably expensive

> as are the strips, and at this point, no insurance company will

cover

> the cost of either.

>

> Diane

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> Subj: Special Offer! GlucoWatch ® Biographer

> Date: 6/29/02 3:22:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time

> From: n8hm@i...

> To: Lilkat1263@a...

> Sent from the Internet (Details)

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> The GlucoWatch® Biographer –

> A new era in glucose monitoring!

>

> The GlucoWatch® Biographer is the first and only glucose monitoring

> system that provides readings frequently, automatically and

> noninvasively, day or night. It is worn like a watch and has an

alarm

> system that can warn you when your glucose level is too low, too

> high, or falling rapidly.

>

> Typical Monitoring Monitoring with the Biographer

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> Typical finger-stick monitoring, 2 to 4 times daily, is not enough

to

> adequately warn you of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or allow you to

> optimally manage your diabetes. The Biographer's frequent

> measurements provide more complete information about changes in your

> glucose levels that allow for better-informed decisions regarding

> diet, medication and physical activities. Information that you have

> never had before!

> The Biographer is intended to track and trend glucose levels in

> adults with diabetes (aged 18 and older). It is intended to

> supplement, not replace, standard home glucose meters.

> Interpretation of Biographer results should be based on trends and

> patterns seen with several sequential readings over time.

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> The GlucoWatch Biographer is truly unique!

> The Biographer:

>

> is noninvasive, collecting glucose through the skin, not from blood

> automatically measures and displays glucose levels

> alerts a patient when glucose levels are too high, too low, or

> falling too rapidly

> stores glucose values in memory that can be reviewed at the touch of

> a button

> The Biographer is right for you, if you:

> are unaware of low blood glucose until it becomes a problem

> are concerned about your glucose levels becoming too low while you

> sleep

> find it difficult to monitor your blood glucose as often as your

> diabetes care team recommends

> often awake to find that your glucose levels have risen too high

> overnight

> frequently find your glucose levels are high after meals

> have a high HbA1c despite doing frequent finger-sticks

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> What current users are saying about the GlucoWatch Biographer

>

> " I've always wanted better control of my glucose levels, but I

> was afraid of hypoglycemia. Because of that, I've tended to let my

> glucose level run higher than I should. The GlucoWatch Biographer

> taught me how, why and when my glucose levels change throughout the

> day.

> " It's also been particularly helpful for me to see when my

> glucose levels rise too high — that's information I wasn't able to

> get just with finger-sticks right before meals. I've been able to

> share this information with my doctor and we are already discussing

> changes that may help improve control of my glucose

levels. " —

> , age 44

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> " I have had diabetes since I was a child. As I grew up, my

> diabetes worsened to the point where I had been hospitalized several

> times due to episodes of hypoglycemia. I had gotten to the point

> where I was uncomfortable leaving the house alone.

> " Much to my doctor's dismay, I became pregnant. My doctor

> suggested that I use the Biographer during my pregnancy to help

> maintain tight control of my glucose level. The 20 to 30 readings I

> got each time I wore it provided important information. My doctor

and

> I downloaded the information every week, and she helped me set the

> alert to warn me before I got hypoglycemia. I gave birth to a

healthy

> baby girl. This story would have turned out differently if I hadn't

> worn my Biographer. It gave my baby and me a life. " —, age

> 27

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> The GlucoWatch Biographer has already made a significant impact on

> the way that many people live with and manage their diabetes. We

want

> you to be able to experience the same benefits as they have.

Enclosed

> is a Question and Answer Brochure that was created for Health Care

> Professionals. It can help answer your questions about the

GlucoWatch

> Biographer so that you can take advantage of our special offer.

>

> Special Introductory Offer!

>

> If you are someone who could benefit from better control of your

> diabetes, order your GlucoWatch Biographer with your first carton of

> AutoSensors and receive zero-interest payment terms on your

> purchase.

> Order the GlucoWatch Biographer and AutoSensors and your credit card

> will be charged for $200.00 at the time of purchase. Two equal

> payments of $232.00 plus tax will be charged to your credit card

over

> the following two months.

>

> This special offer only applies to the GlucoWatch Biographer, and

> ends when the GlucoWatch® G2™ Biographer is offered for sale.

>

> See the enclosed Order Form for full details. (Please note that this

> special offer differs slightly from the pricing listed in the

> Question and Answer Brochure.)

>

>

> Please follow the instructions on the order form enclosed, or call

1-

> 866-GLWATCH (459-2824) for assistance.

> The GlucoWatch Biographer is not available in stores or pharmacies.

> It is available by mail order only.

> A prescription from your physician for both the GlucoWatch

Biographer

> and AutoSensors is required.

> Only VISA® and MasterCard® will be accepted for this Special

> Introductory Offer. Be sure to ask about our Easy Payment Plan.

>

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> BONUS! Purchase a GlucoWatch Biographer now and you will be entitled

> to receive a GlucoWatch® G2™ Biographer at no extra charge upon

> availability.

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> Please call Customer Support toll-free 1-866-GL-WATCH (459-2824) if

> you have trouble

> opening the Order Form, Patient Information, and Q & A Brochure PDF

> documents.

> You will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to view or print these files.

> Click for your free download.

>

> Please visit our website for more information

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> The stories in this letter are drawn from actual testimonials. In

> order to protect their privacy, customer's names and certain

> identifying facts have been changed and models have been used to

> portray them.

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> G2 is a trademark and GlucoWatch, Cygnus and swan logo are

registered

> trademarks of Cygnus, Inc., Redwood City, CA

> Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe

Systems

> Incorporated, San , CA

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> ©2002 Cygnus, Inc.

> AW2407-10 Printed in U.S.A.

> June 2002

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