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by wombatpm 1483 days ago
You need a prescription, since it is a medical device. Ask your doctor and you can probably get a starter kit. You will have to wear it in order to generate the data you want. Each sensor only lasts 10 days or so. Transmitters last 3-4 months and you can hack in a new battery. Without insurance, the sensors run $300 for a 3pack. And transmitters are $150.

You might be better off finding a diabetic friend if you just want to capture data and reverse eng protocols