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Biker

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Hi, type 2 on Humulin M3. I'm not eligible for free Libre 2s. I've been paying over £100 per month but I'm struggling to keep meeting the cost. Does anyone have suggestions on cheaper monitors or have an idea where they can be sourced more reasonably.
 
Looks like dexcom are doing the dexcom one+ at 79gBP a month for subscription

Dexcom ONE+ Subscription

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I'd suggest you get a free sample first though.
 
It's a tough call, anything that gives you trustworthy information is about the same cost.
For me (also T2) - there is a lot you can learn quickly and then ramp back on the monitoring, once you have figured out what changes you want to put in place; it doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.

Have you had any insight from current use?
 
Rather than looking to save money with a cheaper CGM, how about reviewing the way you use yours.
Before Libre was funded for people with Type 1 (yes, I agree it is rubbish that you do not get this with type 2), I would self fund a sensor every 2 weeks out of 6. I would use the 2 week sensor to learn about different foods and activities. Then spend 4 weeks putting my lesson into action before another 2 weeks of learning and clarification.
 
Biker said:
Hi, type 2 on Humulin M3. I'm not eligible for free Libre 2s. I've been paying over £100 per month but I'm struggling to keep meeting the cost. Does anyone have suggestions on cheaper monitors or have an idea where they can be sourced more reasonably.
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Hi,

I’ve know personally at least one insulin dependant T2 prescribed a Libre.. (she shows up with her chap at gigs I do at a particular venue?) Her chap glazes over as we chat sensor stuff…

Are you seen by a specialist?
Or just your GP?

This is quite old news? But there maybe a way to get NHS funded… (it mentions IDT2.)

 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

I’ve know personally at least one insulin dependant T2 prescribed a Libre.. (she shows up with her chap at gigs I do at a particular venue?) Her chap glazes over as we chat sensor stuff…

Are you seen by a specialist?
Or just your GP?

This is quite old news? But there maybe a way to get NHS funded… (it mentions IDT2.)

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Thanks all. Food for thought.

@Jaylee I'm looked after by diabetic nurses but will ask the question again as I found my control when using the sensor was far better than when not.
 
Chris24Main said:
It's a tough call, anything that gives you trustworthy information is about the same cost.
For me (also T2) - there is a lot you can learn quickly and then ramp back on the monitoring, once you have figured out what changes you want to put in place; it doesn't have to be all-or-nothing.

Have you had any insight from current use?
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Hey Chris. I definitely watch what I'm doing when I can see real time effects. Got other stuff going on at the minute and my control has suffered because of it. I seem to be very insulin resistant too as amount needed doesn't change even control is better. If that makes sense.
 
Biker said:
Thanks all. Food for thought.

@Jaylee I'm looked after by diabetic nurses but will ask the question again as I found my control when using the sensor was far better than when not.
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I don’t know about you.
But I find DSNs frightened to offer anything tech wise, other than an old school meter?

After 2 years of self funding. It was my endo that saw the benefits.
I didn’t even need training?
 
Jaylee said:
I don’t know about you.
But I find DSNs frightened to offer anything tech wise, other than an old school meter?

After 2 years of self funding. It was my endo that saw the benefits.
I didn’t even need training?
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This is dependent on your clinic. My DSN (not the nurse at my GP surgery who has read a leaflet on diabetes) is far more proactive than my endo.
 
Jaylee said:
I don’t know about you.
But I find DSNs frightened to offer anything tech wise, other than an old school meter?

After 2 years of self funding. It was my endo that saw the benefits.
I didn’t even need training?
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They monitor my BG remotely using my readings but hands tied regarding getting the monitor on prescription. It's frustrating as they admit it has massively improved my readings.
 
Biker said:
They monitor my BG remotely using my readings but hands tied regarding getting the monitor on prescription. It's frustrating as they admit it has massively improved my readings.
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Cheeky beggars tried that with me when I was self funding. “Oh, you got one of those!”
Then zone out when I try to engage..
They do help. Especially preempting hypos holding down a job..

I have DSNs at my GP & At my clinic..
It’s a revolving door. No difference..

My endo, is only marginally better..
A tired middle manager type living from one lunch break to the next, before trundling home..
About as dynamic as a fly tipped lay-by.
 
Jaylee said:
Cheeky beggars tried that with me when I was self funding. “Oh, you got one of those!”
Then zone out when I try to engage..
They do help. Especially preempting hypos holding down a job..

I have DSNs at my GP & At my clinic..
It’s a revolving door. No difference..

My endo, is only marginally better..
A tired middle manager type living from one lunch break to the next, before trundling home..
About as dynamic as a fly tipped lay-by.
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Yeah, I've never spoken to a specialist in 10+ years. It's progressing now and causing other issues. Very frustrating. Feel like I've no real support.
 
Biker said:
Yeah, I've never spoken to a specialist in 10+ years. It's progressing now and causing other issues. Very frustrating. Feel like I've no real support.
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What do you do for a living?

When I got my funding, I put forward “inappropriate to bloodlet with testing?”
Lol, I was working on a free range egg farm during lock down.. “food prep?”
You could try “contamination?” Engineering fabrication/production.
Builder?
Anything where you get the hands dirty possibly infecting finger pricks or putting blood in sensitive areas??
 
Jaylee said:
What do you do for a living?

When I got my funding, I put forward “inappropriate to bloodlet with testing?”
Lol, I was working on a free range egg farm during lock down.. “food prep?”
You could try “contamination?” Engineering fabrication/production.
Builder?
Anything where you get the hands dirty possibly infecting finger pricks or putting blood in sensitive areas??
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Office based. Nothing remotely hazardous at all. Maybe I should change jobs!
 
Biker said:
Nope! I think I'm stuck lol
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I self funded for the Libre for three months before switching to the dexcom1+ which costs £229 for 3 months on their subscribe and save, cancel anytime scheme.
I find it more accurate than the old libre2…I’ve heard their updated sensor is more accurate but unless they come up with a scheme like Dexcom I’m unlikely to try.
I wear it for a month then take a break knowing what I can/ should eat low carb wise. I find my control slips a bit when I’m not being monitored by wearing a sensor. It’s too tempting to squeeze in some extra carbs so basically an expensive means of keeping me on the straight and narrow.
 
Taighnamona said:
I self funded for the Libre for three months before switching to the dexcom1+ which costs £229 for 3 months on their subscribe and save, cancel anytime scheme.
I find it more accurate than the old libre2…I’ve heard their updated sensor is more accurate but unless they come up with a scheme like Dexcom I’m unlikely to try.
I wear it for a month then take a break knowing what I can/ should eat low carb wise. I find my control slips a bit when I’m not being monitored by wearing a sensor. It’s too tempting to squeeze in some extra carbs so basically an expensive means of keeping me on the straight and narrow.
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That's interesting. I'll have a look at that as would save me a bit at least. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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