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About to get a CGM

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Mark Rawlinson

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
after 19 months of finger pricking I had a review from the surgery pharmacist re a Libre 2plus
I thought it was going to be there and then bit there is a training day on the 12 October where some one from Libre will be present
I did mention I do not have a smart phone or a phone capable of reading and was told they will supply a reader on the day
also I mentioned I do not ant to wear one in a obvious position he said it is possible to wear one on your stomach
lets see how this goes. more to follow
 
I think the libre is only licensed to wear on the back of the arm although I have read of some people on here trying it elsewhere.

I wear mine on my arm and the only time it’s on show is if I have a sleeveless top on, or if I’m swimming. Even a t shirt covers it. I’ve only ever had two people talk to me about it, one wanted to know where I got the pretty patterned sticker I had on on top because she thought her niece would like them, the other was diabetic and wanted to know what I thought about using it.

I think as more people wear them it isn’t really a big thing. Even sports people like Alexander Zverev who was checking his at Wimbledon, which helps other understand what it is.
 
There’s quite a few people who aren’t diabetic use them too, I can never understand why? But those are usually the ones who make a show of wearing one ;)
 
Hi
I wear mine about 2 inches from my arm pit so my shirt covers it and i pop a plaster on when swimming.
The libre person will insist it on your shoulder but ive worn mine above my armpit for years.
It is such a massive help to me i don't worry about it at all.

I was puzzled by an article on this site last week where there was a stigma attached to being type 2?

If thats what is bothering you and somebody does ask just explain you are an insulin dependent diabetic which people used to say about type ones many moons ago.

On the rare occasion my diabetes comes to light i receive nothing but sympathy and its all good.

Good luck with it

Tony
 
I wear mine on my stomach (Simplera), mainly due to the fact it was easier to put the patches over the top when they’re on my stomach. I do sometimes wish more people could see it as some of the patches are really cute!!

They’re super common these days to wear, I’ve seen many worn on someone’s arm in the past in the ”wild” and it always makes me smile when I recognise it’s a CGM

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Tony337 said:
Hi
I wear mine about 2 inches from my arm pit so my shirt covers it and i pop a plaster on when swimming.
The libre person will insist it on your shoulder but ive worn mine above my armpit for years.
It is such a massive help to me i don't worry about it at all.

I was puzzled by an article on this site last week where there was a stigma attached to being type 2?

If thats what is bothering you and somebody does ask just explain you are an insulin dependent diabetic which people used to say about type ones many moons ago.

On the rare occasion my diabetes comes to light i receive nothing but sympathy and its all good.

Good luck with it

Tony
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This is the reason I don't want one. But I am going to follow Mark's journey with this to see how it goes then maybe..
 
lovinglife said:
There’s quite a few people who aren’t diabetic use them too, I can never understand why? But those are usually the ones who make a show of wearing one ;)
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Some of the latest thinking in the sports world is around keeping blood sugar levels as flat as possible.
 
urbanracer said:
Some of the latest thinking in the sports world is around keeping blood sugar levels as flat as possible.
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Yes I can see the advantage there most definitely, but I’m more thinking of those “out in the wild” who have seen the “adverts” of Facebook & influencers on TikTok and have thought “I’m getting me one of those” then haven’t got a clue why. It’s an amazing piece of kit for those who need it and know what they are doing. But I also think in the wrong hands maybe not so much & can lead to disordered eating and anxiety because they’ve not a clue what it all means
 
helenb1979 said:
This is the reason I don't want one. But I am going to follow Mark's journey with this to see how it goes then maybe..
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the only update I can give until 12 October is I have 2 yellow boxes in front of me (I am sure he said don't open until you are on the course)
 
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Mark Rawlinson said:
the only update I can give until 12 October is I have 2 yellow boxes in front of me (I am sure he said don't open until you are on the course)
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Mark Rawlinson said:
the only update I can give until 12 October is I have 2 yellow boxes in front of me (I am sure he said don't open until you are on the course)
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Until you have a receiver/reader the Libre 'disk' won't have anything to communicate with and the most useful and informative information comes in the the box with the receiver. I didn't go on a course - 1 was fitted on my upper arm, the receiver/reader switched on (which you have to leave for an hour before it 'accurately' reads your current blood sugar result) and I was sent on my way!.
I wear my disc on my inner arm as they get knocked off constantly in doorways or bumping into things and I call mine my mother-in-law when it starts 'beeping' at me with either high or low levels!!.
 
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landie_lady said:
Until you have a receiver/reader the Libre 'disk' won't have anything to communicate with and the most useful and informative information comes in the the box with the receiver. I didn't go on a course - 1 was fitted on my upper arm, the receiver/reader switched on (which you have to leave for an hour before it 'accurately' reads your current blood sugar result) and I was sent on my way!.
I wear my disc on my inner arm as they get knocked off constantly in doorways or bumping into things and I call mine my mother-in-law when it starts 'beeping' at me with either high or low levels!!.
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reading between the lines it sounds like a money making thing for Abbott. The pharmacist who called did seem to struggle to find a reason or me to qualify
 
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Mark Rawlinson said:
reading between the lines it sounds like a money making thing for Abbott. The pharmacist who called did seem to struggle to find a reason or me to qualify
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I have Libre on prescription although T2 not on Insulin. I assumed it was because I had to get my BG down for life saving surgery and I can't get the knack of finger pricking. Also I have comorbidities.

I hope the price goes down as it becomes more popular, because it is a great tool. But Dexcom seems to be more accurate than Libre. Is the NHS bound to prescribe Libre only?
 
Rosie9876 said:
I have Libre on prescription although T2 not on Insulin. I assumed it was because I had to get my BG down for life saving surgery and I can't get the knack of finger pricking. Also I have comorbidities.

I hope the price goes down as it becomes more popular, because it is a great tool. But Dexcom seems to be more accurate than Libre. Is the NHS bound to prescribe Libre only?
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Thank you and I really hope all goes well with your surgery. I can see your point about the Dexcom and also heard they are more accurate.
 
Rosie9876 said:
I have Libre on prescription although T2 not on Insulin. I assumed it was because I had to get my BG down for life saving surgery and I can't get the knack of finger pricking. Also I have comorbidities.

I hope the price goes down as it becomes more popular, because it is a great tool. But Dexcom seems to be more accurate than Libre. Is the NHS bound to prescribe Libre only?
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I think it can vary from area to area, or contract to contract. A T1 friend was moved from Libre to Dexcom over a year ago but another T1 friend in a different county is on Libre
 
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