CGM and NHS funding

My signature below says I have CGM "in a good month", which translates as whenever my consultant feels brave enough to add to the Trust's not inconsiderable overdraft, and at £375 for a box of 10 sensors that's not as often as I'd like. We recently applied to the NHS Exceptional Funding panel in an attempt to secure a more permanent arrangement, sadly without success.

I have almost zero recognition of hypos, the flipside of that being that I can also get into the high teens without really being aware. Whenever I have CGM, the sensors make HUGE difference to my quality of life. The recent EF application included all this information, to no effect.

I was wondering whether I am missing an obvious trick to get these little technological marvels funded, and generally what experiences others were prepared to share in this regard? TIA :?

Many thanks Hana, I'm willing to explore all avenues while battling on with the appeal process.

I think NI has different guidelines from England, along with Wales and Scotland, not sure they're guided by NICE, although "guided" is probably an overstatement since PCTs seem to make up their own minds about treatment strategies.

Back to the OP, I am keeping my fingers (and everything else) crossed today, as the Exceptional Funding panel meet to consider my appeal to their original decision which was a "no" to CGM. Good vibes and positive thoughts everyone!