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CGM BREAK!!

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Neckarski_94

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
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Diabetes!!
My sensor expires soon and I’m debating whether to have a break and not put another one on what does everyone think about this?
 
Hi
Why on earth would you?
I've had mine for over 5 years and wouldn't be without it.
Going to sleep safe in the knowledge the alarm would sound if something went wrong is worth its weight in gold to me........

Are you having issues with yours??

My delight in my libre is based on 45 years of not having one....

I wish you well

Tony
 
You are using a Dexcom One.

Yesterday Dexcom released the Dexcom One+ in the UK. See https://www.dexcom.com/en-gb/dexcom-one-plus-cgm-system
That is cheaper than the Dexcom One - £35 per sensor or £79 for 3. I ordered one yesterday.

The Dexcom One+ is based on the G7 sensor and is a lot smaller than the Dexcom One which is based on the G6 sensor.
 
I think I remember one poster saying that they didn't like or use a cgm, but most people seem to love them, unless they are some of the few whose bodies react poorly and they develop allergies and/or the cgm doesn't give them reliable readings. (The two tend to go together, at least in my experience of the libre 1. )

But I get the impression that you are suffering from a bit of diabetes overload and/or burnout @Neckarski_94 ? Are you checking your bg every 5 minutes? That may not be helping your mental health?

Would it help to not be discouraged when your figures are out of range, but think of them as data so that your diabetic team can work out your personal insulin requirements and ratios? Everyone needs different amounts of insulin, so it takes time to work out your individual needs.

As long as you get symptoms of hypos, I suppose you don't have to use a cgm, but you'd need to do a lot more fingerprick tests than you do now and you might well decide that you'd prefer to go back to the cgm. Unfortunately ignoring diabetes doesn't make it go away.

And that cgm data will help your team tweak your insulin doses.... (And once you have the knowledge and experience, it'll help you tweak your doses.)

I may love my new insulin pump, but I love my cgm more...
 
Well it is a CGM sensor, finger pricks or flying in the dark. I know what I would choose.

Plus you said you want a pump. Showing you're dedicated and a willingness to try your best is a prerequisite of pump therapy.

Take a deep breath. This is long haul. You have a life long condition, in 40 years time you'll still be learning. And in 40 years time with the right attitude and a little effort you'll still be healthy. I'm sure you feel like things are moving slowly, especially with a dinosaur like the NHS but it's the best we have and in truth works pretty well.
 
I understand how you feel. It's like having an overload of information judging you but, whilst you are on fixed doses, you do not have the tools to change anything.
Whilst it appears everyone loves their CGM, it is another part of diabetes that takes time getting used to.
In some ways, I am grateful I was diagnosed before the advent of common CGMs and insulin pumps (and even diabetes forums) because it gave me the chance to learn and adapt slower.
Many of us survived for decades with a CGM.

I see nothing wrong with a CGM break. Sadly, a diabetes break is not possible so you will need to finger prick at least before every meal and before going to bed but, if you feel the reduction of diabetes information will help your mental health. there is nothing wrong with taking a break from the CGM for now and going back to it when you are feeling better about diabetes.

For now, I would put the idea of pump therapy on the back burner because it will be another thing to get your head around. Take things one step at a time and talk to your DSN about your mental health issues.
 
Hi
I have type 2 diabetes and I have been trialling the CGM sensor and I absolutely love it, I would love to continue using mine but they are expensive as they as not available on NHS for Type 2 diabetics so its going to be a considered purchase if I continue.
I digress ... why would you take a break from your CGM I find mine so helpful and informative.
 
DeepBlue said:
why would you take a break from your CGM I find mine so helpful and informative.
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Because we are all different
Because it is stressful seeing you are failing all the time
Because, unless we are shown how to dose insulin, we cannot do anything about the highs and lows.

Managing Type 1 is all about learning how to use insulin and if, like the OP, you do not have the tools to do this, a CGM is additional stress.
 
Yes I am using a Dexcom ONE. I am not self funding the Dexcom! I get mine for FREE on the NHS!!
 
EllieM said:
But I get the impression that you are suffering from a bit of diabetes overload and/or burnout @Neckarski_94 ? Are you checking your bg every 5 minutes? That may not be helping your mental health?
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MAJOR Diabetes overload/burnout. I’m constantly looking at my phone checking my BG!!
EllieM said:
I suppose you don't have to use a cgm, but you'd need to do a lot more fingerprick tests than you do now and you might well decide that you'd prefer to go back to the cgm.
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I don’t tend to worry as much when I’m not wearing a CGM and I don’t mind doing the fingerpricks I just do those before my insulin and meals.
 
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