Hi all..
I'm T1 and have been on a pump (Omnipod) since August 2015. My Dietitian has suggested I look into getting the Freestyle Libre, but hasn't actually told me anything about it... Having had a google and search on here, I'm not much the wiser, so was wondering if anyone might be able to help with my queries below..?
1. How helpful actually is it? From what I understand, you can scan it, and it tells you the last 8 hours of BG readings, and where it's heading - is that correct? Does it do anything else?
2. Does it mean you don't need to do any finger prick tests anymore?
3. Is the sensor comfortable?
4. Can you wear it anywhere other than you're arm? (Basically, I don't want anyone to see it).
5. Availability - the website says it's out of stock at the moment. Anyone know how long you have to wait for one? And how you get on a 'waiting list'?
6. What's the cost per year?
7. Is it likely that the NHS will ever fund it?
Sorry, I know that's a lot of questions but I'd be super grateful if anyone could enlighten me!
Thanks so much in advance...
I'm T1 and have been on a pump (Omnipod) since August 2015. My Dietitian has suggested I look into getting the Freestyle Libre, but hasn't actually told me anything about it... Having had a google and search on here, I'm not much the wiser, so was wondering if anyone might be able to help with my queries below..?
1. How helpful actually is it? From what I understand, you can scan it, and it tells you the last 8 hours of BG readings, and where it's heading - is that correct? Does it do anything else?
2. Does it mean you don't need to do any finger prick tests anymore?
3. Is the sensor comfortable?
4. Can you wear it anywhere other than you're arm? (Basically, I don't want anyone to see it).
5. Availability - the website says it's out of stock at the moment. Anyone know how long you have to wait for one? And how you get on a 'waiting list'?
6. What's the cost per year?
7. Is it likely that the NHS will ever fund it?
Sorry, I know that's a lot of questions but I'd be super grateful if anyone could enlighten me!
Thanks so much in advance...