1. Get the Diabetes Forum App for your phone - available on iOS and Android.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2022 »
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Diabetes Forum should not be used in an emergency and does not replace your healthcare professional relationship. Posts can be seen by the public.
    Dismiss Notice
Free Forum App Feedback Reminder
Dismiss Notice
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community »

Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Laura0497, Apr 8, 2018.

Tags:
  1. Laura0497

    Laura0497 Type 1 · Newbie

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Hello!

    I'm Type 1, have been for the past 13 or so years now, though I still struggle with control. I've been looking into Continuous Glucose Monitoring recently and was wondering if any other Type 1s have tried it and what the verdict is? I really think I could benefit from it as testing has always been my biggest issue!

    Anything you can tell me, especially in regards to the possibility of getting something like this on the NHS, would be much appreciated!
     
    #1 Laura0497, Apr 8, 2018 at 7:54 PM
  2. LooperCat

    LooperCat Type 1 · Expert

    Messages:
    5,225
    Likes Received:
    7,646
    Trophy Points:
    198
    I have the Freestyle Libre and absolutely love it. It’s been an absolute game changer for me, I’ve always had problems with testing.

    I have it on prescription in South Wales, availability really depends on your CCG. Sadly it’s a postcode lottery.
     
    #2 LooperCat, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:05 PM
  3. urbanracer

    urbanracer Type 1 · Expert
    Retired Moderator

    Messages:
    5,118
    Likes Received:
    3,717
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Welcome to the forums!

    An interesting first post - try entering Freestyle Libre in the search box at the top and see how many hits you get! (It's frequently discussed in the forums).

    It officially became available on the NHS on 1st November 2017 but not many CCGs are funding it. You might be living in an area where it's available so ask your GP.

    https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/li...MI5rankLCr2gIVL7HtCh2NkwW7EAAYASAAEgInm_D_BwE

    If you self finance as I do it will cost you aroung £120 to get started and approx £100 per month afterwards.

    Dexcom G5 (or now G6) is something else you can check on Google.
     
    #3 urbanracer, Apr 8, 2018 at 8:10 PM
  4. Antje77

    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
    Staff Member

    Messages:
    14,422
    Likes Received:
    9,151
    Trophy Points:
    298
    Should you be able and want to self-fund, you can skip buying the reader as most smartphones are compatible with a free app.
     
    #4 Antje77, Apr 8, 2018 at 9:30 PM
  5. Deleted Account

    Deleted Account · Guest

    What are you struggling with?

    A CGM may be the answer or it may be a waste of money depending what you are struggling with.
    Do you test regularly? Have you done basal testing to set your basal dose? Do you correct if your BG is too high or too low? Do you change the timing and dose of your bolus depending on what you are eating? ...

    If you have a CGM, you will still need to do all of this. The difference is you have more data to make decisions with.
     
    #5 Deleted Account, Apr 8, 2018 at 9:34 PM
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Style
Red
Language
English (UK)

  • Meet the Community

    Find support, connect with others, ask questions and share your experiences with people with diabetes, their carers and family.

    Did you know: 7 out of 10 people improve their understanding of diabetes within 6 months of being a Diabetes Forum member. Get the Diabetes Forum App and stay connected on iOS and Android

    Grab the app!

  • Tweet with us

  • Like us on Facebook