- Messages
- 90
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi,
I'm thinking I'll need to fund my own CGM. Recently diagnosed type 1, my control at the moment when I'm testing before meals is between 4 and 8. I got told off by my DSN for testing after meals. I test before and after I exercise and also before I drive. I'm on a basal-bolus regime.
If there's a way I can reduce the number of BG needles I'd be thankful (although I know I still need to do it before I drive and for calibrations for CGM).
I doubt I'd get help from my diabetes clinic (although in fairness I haven't asked).
If someone can either point me in the direction of a thread where these 2 have been compared or can advise on personal experience (especially if someone has used both systems) I'd be really grateful. Either way I know it will be an expensive but worthy investment.
Thanks so much,
Kat
I'm thinking I'll need to fund my own CGM. Recently diagnosed type 1, my control at the moment when I'm testing before meals is between 4 and 8. I got told off by my DSN for testing after meals. I test before and after I exercise and also before I drive. I'm on a basal-bolus regime.
If there's a way I can reduce the number of BG needles I'd be thankful (although I know I still need to do it before I drive and for calibrations for CGM).
I doubt I'd get help from my diabetes clinic (although in fairness I haven't asked).
If someone can either point me in the direction of a thread where these 2 have been compared or can advise on personal experience (especially if someone has used both systems) I'd be really grateful. Either way I know it will be an expensive but worthy investment.
Thanks so much,
Kat