Continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM)

[Kroe]

Hi, am I ok to post this here? Apologies if not, I'm new! I'm type 1 and really would like a CGM system but, unless you're well off, they're too expensive to self fund. Others agree and have put together a petition, give it a sign please!

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/107435

 

[CarbsRok]

That link has been posted before

 

[johncon]

Long time ago we had to self fund needles and syringes. Wasn't until the government gave these free to drug addicts they decided that diabetics merited the same. Need to find someone else that needs cgm before we can jump on the bandwagon

 

[Geoff-O]

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/107435[/QUOTE]

Signed.

 

[Jestred]

Signed, you never know.

 

[YorkshireAli]

Signed. Worth a try...

 

[Britishbob]

Speak to your Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Consultant and GP - The GP may wonder what you are talking about because many don't keep up with new technology. They can apply pressure to get funding and get it on the drug tarrif.
The evidence required is bringing to appear that supports the technology - Rodband report on this site last week. More of this will help to get funding sooner

 

[paulmacca]

Hi, am I ok to post this here? Apologies if not, I'm new! I'm type 1 and really would like a CGM system but, unless you're well off, they're too expensive to self fund. Others agree and have put together a petition, give it a sign please!

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/107435

Just signed the petition now!

 

[petepontiac]

Placed my mark

 

[nmr1991]

My needles have recently got changed to a cheaper company due to funding so I think the system is getting worse, I don't think the NHS could afford this, probably due to the immigration crisis. On another note, I never test, last time I did was last year, this won't benefit me until the cure comes out.

 

[iHs]

Speak to your Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Consultant and GP - The GP may wonder what you are talking about because many don't keep up with new technology. They can apply pressure to get funding and get it on the drug tarrif.
The evidence required is bringing to appear that supports the technology - Rodband report on this site last week. More of this will help to get funding sooner

Who or what is Rodband?

 

[TJR56]

Just signed the petition now!

Me too.

 

[Dan87]

Signed!

 

[debsugs]

Done, sent it family too x

 

[TorqPenderloin]

On another note, I never test, last time I did was last year, this won't benefit me until the cure comes out.

This is very sad to hear. I hope you can find the courage to seek the help you desperately need.