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<blockquote data-quote="RSJ1301" data-source="post: 1937829" data-attributes="member: 193030"><p>Thanks for your replies. </p><p></p><p>I’ve been really hard about this as if I do decide for go for the Dexcom I am committing a not inconsiderable amount of money to an 11 month project. Libre funding in my area is apparently coming “soon” but it seems like there will be a few hurdles to clear first. I really appreciate the CGM aspect of the G6, it has made a real difference to my diabetes management in a short time. </p><p></p><p>On balance I think I’m going to sign up for an 11 month Dexcom contract. There are several reasons for this. The G6 has been consistently close to my meter readings, far more so than with an average Libre sensor. I also periodically get skin reactions to Libre (OK, three G6 sensors is hardly a robust trial - but the fact that sensors are only on one patch of skin for 10 days rather than 14 might reduce reactions). Libre stops working in the cold for me at least. I’ve also knocked off a significant number of sensors over the years too - adding more hardware to my arm is only going to increase the size of the target!</p><p></p><p>At the end of the day, though, the critical factors for me are the accuracy, reduced lag, and having my BG right there on my watch that makes the G6 a convincing argument.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RSJ1301, post: 1937829, member: 193030"] Thanks for your replies. I’ve been really hard about this as if I do decide for go for the Dexcom I am committing a not inconsiderable amount of money to an 11 month project. Libre funding in my area is apparently coming “soon” but it seems like there will be a few hurdles to clear first. I really appreciate the CGM aspect of the G6, it has made a real difference to my diabetes management in a short time. On balance I think I’m going to sign up for an 11 month Dexcom contract. There are several reasons for this. The G6 has been consistently close to my meter readings, far more so than with an average Libre sensor. I also periodically get skin reactions to Libre (OK, three G6 sensors is hardly a robust trial - but the fact that sensors are only on one patch of skin for 10 days rather than 14 might reduce reactions). Libre stops working in the cold for me at least. I’ve also knocked off a significant number of sensors over the years too - adding more hardware to my arm is only going to increase the size of the target! At the end of the day, though, the critical factors for me are the accuracy, reduced lag, and having my BG right there on my watch that makes the G6 a convincing argument. [/QUOTE]
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