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To: tuck who wrote (58)	12/7/1999 10:09:00 AM
From: Paul Berliner	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 135

Congratulations to Cygnus. I've been following the development of the GlucoWatch for three years and I never thought this day would come. I was not long because I honestly thought that the FDA would reject the watch on account of the way that perspiration interfered with the device in previous trials. While I'm sure that the product will be prescribed heavily in its infancy, I don't see it becoming a blockbuster because of the excessive amount of preparation needed to calibrate the device. But if it does, than BD should hang its head in shame for terminating the agreements between it and Cygnus two years back.

To: tuck who wrote (58)	12/7/1999 12:34:00 PM
From: Islander	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 135

I am not convinced. I know something about this area. A Type 1 diabetic should be testing 4 times per day. If the Watch is not accurate, and the fingerstick method has to be relied upon in any case, what is the point? Much of the problem with any ongoing therapy is patient compliance. If my watch is less than accurate, this means I am going to be sticking myself more, not less. So I would think I would adhere to the tried but true approach, listen to my CDE, and stick myself four times a day. Done deal. Another thought: If I were a CDE or a Endocrinologist, would I REALLY endorse this product if I in any way suspected it would lead to my patient being less compliant? i.e. NOT relying on the finger stick? No, I would not. Just my thoughts.