Frequently Asked Questions

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10 year old - Female

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FAQs

What is the HypoMon?

How much is the HypoMon System?

Can the HypoMon replace my blood glucose monitoring?

How does the HypoMon work?

What if I am not a child and have no carer?

Will the HypoMon only work for 10-25 year olds?

What are the advantages of using the HypoMon?

Does the HypoMon require the user to perform additional finger prick blood glucose tests?

Will the HypoMon wake me when my child is experiencing a sleep-time hypo?

How accurate is HypoMon?

What does ‘Monitor + Alarm + Treat’ mean?

Do I need to perform a finger prick blood glucose test on the user before sleep?

Is the HypoMon suitable for children?

How low does the patient’s blood glucose have to go before the HypoMon’s alarm is triggered?

Will the HypoMon alarm be triggered for reasons other than hypoglycaemia?

Is the HypoMon waterproof [or water resistant]?

How do I put the HypoMon on?

How tight should the belt be?

How often do I need to charge the HypoMon Transmitter?

How will I know if the HypoMon is working?

How does the Transmitter communicate with the Monitor?

How do I know whether any other equipment in my home is likely to interfere with the HypoMon?

Where can I buy the HypoMon?

Is the HypoMon subsidised by any healthcare plan?

Can I use the HypoMon if I am hypo unaware?

Can I claim back some of the cost of the HypoMon on tax?

Can I use the HypoMon after a hypo?

Can you compare the HypoMon with Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS)?

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