Hi
I've had an Animas pump for nearly 6 months (it took me 12 months to get it) and whilst some aspects are easier than the insulin pens, I'm still finding control a challenge.
I do not have a regular, structured lifestyle pattern and would really like to know what my glucose levels are all the time. But I've been told that if I want to use the CGM functionality on my pump I will have to pay for it myself - something I cannot currently afford.
Has anyone been successful in persuading their CCG or trust to pay for CGM?
What is the point in our NHS paying £3000+ for a pump, plus all the consumable costs, when we are only using 50% of the pump technology. Surely a preventative approach would benefit the NHS in Diabetic Unit costs and associated complications.
Apologies for the grumbles, but I would really like better control and live better
I've had an Animas pump for nearly 6 months (it took me 12 months to get it) and whilst some aspects are easier than the insulin pens, I'm still finding control a challenge.
I do not have a regular, structured lifestyle pattern and would really like to know what my glucose levels are all the time. But I've been told that if I want to use the CGM functionality on my pump I will have to pay for it myself - something I cannot currently afford.
Has anyone been successful in persuading their CCG or trust to pay for CGM?
What is the point in our NHS paying £3000+ for a pump, plus all the consumable costs, when we are only using 50% of the pump technology. Surely a preventative approach would benefit the NHS in Diabetic Unit costs and associated complications.
Apologies for the grumbles, but I would really like better control and live better