I thought it would be helpful to coordinate experience with the Libre in conjuction with diet, etc, so I wrote the question on their website:
"I was at the Hounslow meeting when Ms Lucy Windmill introduced the Libre & answered questions. I was impressed, Thank you.
T2 diabetic since 2000. I followed the Diabetes UK diet recommendations (high complex carb) for 8 years, until I was suffering from crippling peripheral neuropathy; extreme tiredness, & beginning of retinopathy.
In May 2008 I found advice on the
diabetes.co.uk/forum & adopted a low carb diet. Within 3 months I was well again, out of pain, & playing tennis.
Diabetes UK were & are not interested in personal success stories, particulalrly if they cast doubt on their diet recommendations.
At 75 years old, after over 6 years of low carb, increased fat diet, I am fit & well & playing tennis & table tennis at club standard.
When I was in trouble, HbA1c was 6.7. Since then it's been 5.9 to 6.6. My understanding (from BG tests & food trials) is that the DUK high carb diet causes BG highs & lows (in my case still giving an acceptable HbA1c) but causing complications by running high & low, rather than the even BGs from a low carb diet. After meal readings (1 hour) were in the teens, whereas they are now 8-10.
The Libre would have been a useful diagnostic tool when I was in trouble.
I am prepared to buy one to verify my observations, but want to take it further, particularly in the struggle with DUK over low carb diets. I've read their reports on low carb, & the documentation, & many of their citations.
Diabetics should be advised on carb reduction from diagnosis & NOT be given the standard high carb advice that damaged my health & results in complications for many.
To be useful, such tests would need to be in conjunction with local health professionals. "
I received the following non-reply:
"On 1 November 2014 10:08, FreeStyle Libre Service Team <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Morning,
Thank you for getting in touch with us.
We are grateful for your interest in the FreeStyle Libre.
For more information and purchase, please go to to www.freestylelibre.co.uk..
We wish you continued success.
Best Regards,
Joana Carvalho
Abbott Diabetes Care Customer Service"
Is she based in an Indian call centre?????