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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1590502"><p>Sorry to read about the troubles your daughter is having. </p><p>I tend to think of my diabetes like a young child I have with me all the time: some times they are loving and play well; the suddenly, out of the blue, they have a tantrum or decide to be mischievous. Your post reminded me of this and allowed me to add another strand to my analogy: that toddler who decides to play up when they are somewhere new. </p><p>[USER=32394]@catapillar[/USER] and [USER=47983]@therower[/USER] have provided you with the information about CGMs and converting the Libre to a CGM with a blue-something. </p><p>I have spoken to parents who rely entirely on the Libre for BG readings and insulin doses. However, I would be nervous to do this as the Libre is not always accurate. Some people have reported that pressure from lying on it may result in low readings. I think the Libre is a great idea for reducing finger pricks but if you have a chance to experiment, I would check out the accuracy now and then. </p><p></p><p>You also mentioned pumps. I have been a pumper for nearly 2 years. I have found it gives me better control than injections but it has taken some time to get used to. I may not be a child (although some may say I act it at times) but it makes sense to work out insulin doses and master carb counting before progressing to a pump. </p><p></p><p>In my experience, the amount of information you are given with a new diagnosis is overwhelming but it starts to make sense over time ... in time to learn something new.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1590502"] Sorry to read about the troubles your daughter is having. I tend to think of my diabetes like a young child I have with me all the time: some times they are loving and play well; the suddenly, out of the blue, they have a tantrum or decide to be mischievous. Your post reminded me of this and allowed me to add another strand to my analogy: that toddler who decides to play up when they are somewhere new. [USER=32394]@catapillar[/USER] and [USER=47983]@therower[/USER] have provided you with the information about CGMs and converting the Libre to a CGM with a blue-something. I have spoken to parents who rely entirely on the Libre for BG readings and insulin doses. However, I would be nervous to do this as the Libre is not always accurate. Some people have reported that pressure from lying on it may result in low readings. I think the Libre is a great idea for reducing finger pricks but if you have a chance to experiment, I would check out the accuracy now and then. You also mentioned pumps. I have been a pumper for nearly 2 years. I have found it gives me better control than injections but it has taken some time to get used to. I may not be a child (although some may say I act it at times) but it makes sense to work out insulin doses and master carb counting before progressing to a pump. In my experience, the amount of information you are given with a new diagnosis is overwhelming but it starts to make sense over time ... in time to learn something new. [/QUOTE]
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