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<blockquote data-quote="normsew" data-source="post: 1309798" data-attributes="member: 141993"><p>I an a pump user and have been using the libre sensor on and off since being involved in the trial of the phone app. I find results acceptably close to finger prick readings and love the freedom it gives from daily finger pricks.</p><p></p><p>I will continue to "treat myself" to libre sensors for use on special occasions such as holidays and business trips away as I cannot justify the expense of self funding. It seems that the cost of the sensor (circa £50 with VAT releif plus postage) has been pitched to be equivalent to the purchase price of 14 days of blood strips charged by the manufacturers of strips. </p><p></p><p>It can be expensive if the sensor is dislodged/falls off during the 2 week of usage which has happened twice now. I am just trying "Skin Tac" which has been recomended by the diabetic nurse.</p><p></p><p>One note of caution, (not related to Abbot in any way) that I would like to share is that if you buy a replacement or upgrade to a more powerful battery for your phone, make sure that it has a NFC (near field communication) aerial as some batteries don't. This is required to transmit the signal from the phone to the app.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="normsew, post: 1309798, member: 141993"] I an a pump user and have been using the libre sensor on and off since being involved in the trial of the phone app. I find results acceptably close to finger prick readings and love the freedom it gives from daily finger pricks. I will continue to "treat myself" to libre sensors for use on special occasions such as holidays and business trips away as I cannot justify the expense of self funding. It seems that the cost of the sensor (circa £50 with VAT releif plus postage) has been pitched to be equivalent to the purchase price of 14 days of blood strips charged by the manufacturers of strips. It can be expensive if the sensor is dislodged/falls off during the 2 week of usage which has happened twice now. I am just trying "Skin Tac" which has been recomended by the diabetic nurse. One note of caution, (not related to Abbot in any way) that I would like to share is that if you buy a replacement or upgrade to a more powerful battery for your phone, make sure that it has a NFC (near field communication) aerial as some batteries don't. This is required to transmit the signal from the phone to the app. [/QUOTE]
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