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- 53
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hello,
I'm having quite a few issues at present (and have been for months) with what seem to be delayed reactions to food, and glucose spiking at odd times. I currently check my blood around 10 times per day (including night time checks) and have regular hypos and hypers. 12 months ago my levels were relatively under control but all of the goalposts seem to have changed for me and I feel as though I am having to start from scratch. My hypo awareness is perfectly fine when I am awake, but recently for some reason my body no longer wakes me up if I drop low when I'm asleep. This has since led to me being too afraid to go to sleep and repeated panic attacks and anxiety which I obviously want to sort as soon as possible.
I am fully aware that the chances of me receiving any funding from the NHS for a CGM are non-existent so I have looked into the cost to purchase myself and am considering doing this. After research I think the Dexcom G5 mobile system seems to be the best option for me but I was hoping to discuss pros and cons with other users before diving in and spending a large sum of money!
If anyone is a current/past user and has any feedback that would be great.
Thank you,
Ellie x
I'm having quite a few issues at present (and have been for months) with what seem to be delayed reactions to food, and glucose spiking at odd times. I currently check my blood around 10 times per day (including night time checks) and have regular hypos and hypers. 12 months ago my levels were relatively under control but all of the goalposts seem to have changed for me and I feel as though I am having to start from scratch. My hypo awareness is perfectly fine when I am awake, but recently for some reason my body no longer wakes me up if I drop low when I'm asleep. This has since led to me being too afraid to go to sleep and repeated panic attacks and anxiety which I obviously want to sort as soon as possible.
I am fully aware that the chances of me receiving any funding from the NHS for a CGM are non-existent so I have looked into the cost to purchase myself and am considering doing this. After research I think the Dexcom G5 mobile system seems to be the best option for me but I was hoping to discuss pros and cons with other users before diving in and spending a large sum of money!
If anyone is a current/past user and has any feedback that would be great.
Thank you,
Ellie x