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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1925786"><p>I am not sure why you have started another thread about the Libre when they are many already on the forum.</p><p>The search function on the top right will help you find the <strong>29 pages</strong> of threads on the topic.</p><p></p><p>But to clarify the points you have made ...</p><p></p><p>People with type 1 in the UK can purchase Libre whenever they want.</p><p>They are already available in the NHS under very tight criteria.</p><p>The only difference from April 2019 is the criteria should be the same through England but still very tight. It is expected about 25% of people with type 1 diabetes should qualify.</p><p></p><p>I (and many other people with type 1) on the forum have been self funding the Libre.</p><p>Whilst, on its own, it does not alert, it provides a lot of data by taking readings every 5 minutes which, if you know how to interpret, is incredibly useful for working out insulin doses and timings. Knowing how much insulin to take and when to take it can save your life.</p><p></p><p>It is not a replacement for finger pricking; it is not recognised for driving in the UK and, like any CGM, is not as accurate as finger pricking.</p><p></p><p>On its own, the Libre is not a CGM like the Dexcom. However, you can pimp the Libre with Miano miao or Blucon to make it a CGM which will add the alerts, effectively turning into a Libre into a CGM. This is cheaper than the Dexcom.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1925786"] I am not sure why you have started another thread about the Libre when they are many already on the forum. The search function on the top right will help you find the [B]29 pages[/B] of threads on the topic. But to clarify the points you have made ... People with type 1 in the UK can purchase Libre whenever they want. They are already available in the NHS under very tight criteria. The only difference from April 2019 is the criteria should be the same through England but still very tight. It is expected about 25% of people with type 1 diabetes should qualify. I (and many other people with type 1) on the forum have been self funding the Libre. Whilst, on its own, it does not alert, it provides a lot of data by taking readings every 5 minutes which, if you know how to interpret, is incredibly useful for working out insulin doses and timings. Knowing how much insulin to take and when to take it can save your life. It is not a replacement for finger pricking; it is not recognised for driving in the UK and, like any CGM, is not as accurate as finger pricking. On its own, the Libre is not a CGM like the Dexcom. However, you can pimp the Libre with Miano miao or Blucon to make it a CGM which will add the alerts, effectively turning into a Libre into a CGM. This is cheaper than the Dexcom. [/QUOTE]
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