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Awiiiiin said:
Hi I wanted to ask if someone who is not type 1 but is on insulin should they use a CGM?!
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Hi,

As an insulin user myself I find the “CGM experience” with what I have insightful when used with the traditional meter use as a gauge.
 
Of course. use it - trial it, i self-funded for a whole year so my DN and Endo could get a better picture of how my diabetes control was. unfortunately due to circumstances - i no longer can self-fund CGM. maybe once or twice a year. it is a great tool. because of the CGM i have cut out a lot of foods.
 
I believe every diabetic, including pre-diabetics should use CGM, even if only until it’s usefulness for that person is established.
 
UsmanMo96 said:
Of course. use it - trial it, i self-funded for a whole year so my DN and Endo could get a better picture of how my diabetes control was. unfortunately due to circumstances - i no longer can self-fund CGM. maybe once or twice a year. it is a great tool. because of the CGM i have cut out a lot of foods.
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Hi,

I drew a driving analogy to using a sensor?

The HbA1c is like an “average speed check” on the motorway.
A meter? Speed camera.
A sensor. Closer to a dashcam. A little more detail on how you’re actually driving..
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

I drew a driving analogy to using a sensor?

The HbA1c is like an “average speed check” on the motorway.
A meter? Speed camera.
A sensor. Closer to a dashcam. A little more detail on how you’re actually driving..
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Interesting way of putting it :)
 
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Anyone who understands the data and limitations of a CGM and what to do with that data should be able to use a CGM
Anyone who expects accuracy all the time for all readings from a CGM and treats it as a replacement for finger pricks does not understand the value of a CGM. There again, it causes no harm except to the bank balance of the person funding it.
 
UsmanMo96 said:
sorry you have lost me. haha, interesting though :)
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Hi,
Just a personal positive appraisal of using a sensor? I self funded for two years after trying one to see what all the fuss was about..
Then used the analogy to sell the idea of NHS funding to my endo.. :) (well, that & an improvement on A1c.with a hectic lifestyle.)
 
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Jaylee said:
Hi,
Just a personal positive appraisal of using a sensor? I self funded for two years after trying one to see what all the fuss was about..
Then used the analogy to sell the idea of NHS funding to my endo.. :) (well, that & an improvement on A1c.)
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Sorry i remembered the thread and then understood your comment. - My Endo told me i didn't qualify for a CGM but obviously they wanted access to my CGM data. - i would love to be able to use it for at least 1 or 2 months out of the year.
 
UsmanMo96 said:
Sorry i remembered the thread and then understood your comment. - My Endo told me i didn't qualify for a CGM but obviously they wanted access to my CGM data. - i would love to be able to use it for at least 1 or 2 months out of the year.
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Technically (even as a T1.) I didn’t “qualify.” Only the job I was doing at the time during lockdown saved my case? Free range egg collecting.
Bloodletting for testing to his mind was inappropriate. I was also up to my elbows in chicken carcasses.. call it “food prep?” I was routinely taking out the dead..
 
Jaylee said:
Technically (even as a T1.) I didn’t “qualify.” Only the job I was doing at the time during lockdown saved my case? Free range egg collecting.
Bloodletting for testing to his mind was inappropriate. I was also up to my elbows in chicken carcasses.. call it “food prep?” I was routinely taking out the dead..[/QUOTE

that's a hard job. - so your endo understood that you couldn't just prick your finger whist doing your job and then gave you a prescription for a CGM. -
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There's a funding issue here. A few years ago the UK barely funded it for anyone, then only for T1s who somehow qualified, now (supposedly) for all T1s and some T2s on insulin. Am guessing they'll eventually fund all insulin dependent T2s? Insulin is a potent medication, I personally think that a cgm would benefit most users. But you'd have to try it for yourself to see if it worked for you. (Some people genuinely don't find them useful).

I'm in New Zealand where they are still only talking about funding, but am lucky to be able to afford to self fund. (I use a dexcom). I found it life changing, but you have to be aware of the limitations and when you need to check with a traditional glucometer (typically highs, lows, new sensors and the very occasional "off" sensor).

How are you managing with your cold/flu covid @Awiiiiin . Are you starting to feel any better?
 
EllieM said:
There's a funding issue here. A few years ago the UK barely funded it for anyone, then only for T1s who somehow qualified, now (supposedly) for all T1s and some T2s on insulin. Am guessing they'll eventually fund all insulin dependent T2s? Insulin is a potent medication, I personally think that a cgm would benefit most users. But you'd have to try it for yourself to see if it worked for you. (Some people genuinely don't find them useful).

I'm in New Zealand where they are still only talking about funding, but am lucky to be able to afford to self fund. (I use a dexcom). I found it life changing, but you have to be aware of the limitations and when you need to check with a traditional glucometer (typically highs, lows, new sensors and the very occasional "off" sensor).

How are you managing with your cold/flu covid @Awiiiiin . Are you starting to feel any better?
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Yes I'm feeling a little better I have just lost my taste buds and I miss them and thank you for your advice since I don't live in Europe but I have some of my cousin's live in the UK so I can ask them to send it to me I think they're really expensive so I might only be able to try it for one month, again thank you appreciate it.
 
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