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    Libre 3 on prescription...

    According to NICE guidelines you should be able to get a Dexcom One, which is what I am on (this should apply to all Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics). According to "Type 2 diabetes in adults: management Section 1.6.17" (NICE guideline [NG28] Published: 02 December 2015 Last updated: 29 June 2022)...
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    Libre 3 on prescription...

    I am Type one but my friend is Type 2 and he is on Libre 2, but he is entitled to a Dexcom One on prescription, according to NICE guidelines, If you really want this you need to ask and push your DSN for this!
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    Are Type 1s exempt from paying VAT on mrficsl items?

    Hi all The reason I'm asking this is that I bought a mini fridge, a Life-in-A in fact, and DHL claim that they have to collect VAT on this! Nothing from HMRC!!! Which I think is a bit of BS! I would have thought it was import duty as it came from France NOT VAT. But either way why did they...
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    Change of diagnosis

    Why do people keep saying that t1d are the only one entitled to Libre or Dexcom?? The NICE guidelines for these devices changed quite a while ago and I would urge everyone considering using one to go back to their consultant or DSN and ask/demand in getting one!! I am in the process of getting...
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    Change of diagnosis

    Type 2 diabetics should be able take advantage of such goodies as libre or dexcom anyway! The nice guidelines changed some time ago to included type 2's...
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    Just a question

    I was about to suggest this, as I was unsure whether I was Type 1 or 2, but there is a blood test that can unequivocally determine, which they did for me and they said no question about it I was type 1! If you cannot get to a diabetic consultant, get your doctor to refer you to one, if they...
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    Libre 3 on prescription...

    Hi all, I have just been to my Diabetic Nurse (DSN) and I have to say the team I see are great about the only people in the NHS that need a pay rise... a story for another time! The team had said when I queried about the Libre 3 that it is not available on the NHS due to cost, whilst the...
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    libre 3 vs dexcom one

    The things for me are: Warmup time - I dont' want to be waiting for two hours... The size - Libre 3 is smaller Duration - Libre 3 is 14 days vs 10 for Dexcom One My Diabetic team have said that is is down to cost! But you are indicating it is within a couple of pounds, which is insane...
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    Going Abroad

    We went to Zakynthos las yer and they were more concerned with my DSLR camera than any of my diabetic stuff,!! Just keep everthing in your hand luggage, always take a manual tester and enough lancets and test strips to last you don't know if the Libre will fall off. Mine was starting to but it...
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    Libre2 Prescription rejected

    That is incorrect, type 2 diabetics can now be prescribed Libre2. You just need to speak to your DSN and ask them, I originally was not fussed as I couldn't se the value and they were literally force on me! (BTW I am Type 1)
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    T1 Prescriptions refused

    Do you have an excemption card, also do you drive. Both are good enough excuses to get as many strips as you want. If you drive just say it is the law that you test before each journey.
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    Problems obtaining BM test strips on prescription

    Sounds like my GP, I just drop in what I want and collect it three days later from the pharmacy.
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    Which blood glucose meter are you using?

    That discounts most iPhone users, or should I say iClone!
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    Which blood glucose meter are you using?

    I use a Glucomen Areo 2k, got it when I was diagnosed, it does ketones as well. The manufacturer is great they will send you spare batteries, log books, finger pricked (my first one broke). They also sent me a USB cable to plug it into my PC, and a Bluetooth adapter for my phone, though it has...
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    Olives for a snack

    That is sort of what I just read, American olives are treated with a load of rubbish, but that is the Americans for you! They voted Trump in for crying out loud, I rest my case!