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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hello, I am new to the forum so please bear with me if this question has been asked in the past but I am looking for a quick-ish answer......
I really want to get a CGM as I am completely hypo unaware , do a lot of driving and often have lows. I really wanted to get the Medtronic Minimed 640G pump as the Smartguard feature looks amazing. I am moving to pump therapy later this year and whilst I can get the 640G funded by the NHS my HCT cannot support the CGM that comes with it (even though I would self fund it) and Medtronic won't allow me to buy it without a letter from my HCT confirming that they can support it.
I have now been looking at the Dexcom G4 Platinum and wonder if anyone knows whether getting one of these requires a letter advising support from my HCT in the same way that the Medtronic one does ?
I really want to get a CGM as I am completely hypo unaware , do a lot of driving and often have lows. I really wanted to get the Medtronic Minimed 640G pump as the Smartguard feature looks amazing. I am moving to pump therapy later this year and whilst I can get the 640G funded by the NHS my HCT cannot support the CGM that comes with it (even though I would self fund it) and Medtronic won't allow me to buy it without a letter from my HCT confirming that they can support it.
I have now been looking at the Dexcom G4 Platinum and wonder if anyone knows whether getting one of these requires a letter advising support from my HCT in the same way that the Medtronic one does ?