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<blockquote data-quote="Doug88" data-source="post: 2480966" data-attributes="member: 519701"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>First let me just say that different BG monitoring tech suits the needs of different people. Some people like the constant data of a CGM and some people could find it intrusive, annoying or daunting. In that sense I don't think that any BG monitor is the "best" - it's just what suits each person.</p><p></p><p>That been said, I thnk that the Dexcom is the BEST on offer in the UK. I found it more accurate and reliable than the libre handsdown and the reliable alarms are really useful (particular when sleeping).</p><p></p><p>Dexcom availability varies across the UK. Where I live, it generally would be considered not available but I did eventually manage to get funding through the NHS for mine. So when I wanted to get one, here's what I did.</p><p></p><p>1) read the jdrf guidelines for CGM in the UK (<a href="https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/treatments-technologies/continuous-glucose-monitors/continuous-glucose-monitor-nhs/" target="_blank">https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/treatments-technologies/continuous-glucose-monitors/continuous-glucose-monitor-nhs/</a>). It gives plenty good info.</p><p></p><p>2) make a list of all the good reasons you need one. In your case, noting the inaccuracy you're getting with libre, unreliability you're finding with libre alarms and lack of hypo awareness. It might be good to record some evidence of this. Look at the other FGM or CGM options available and write down why you think these would not be suitable for you.</p><p></p><p>3) make a list of the chain of command in your diabetes department - diabetes team, your endocrinologist, head of endocrinology at the hospital, NHS rep in your area. </p><p></p><p>4) make your case in an email starting with your diabetes team and working your way up the chain of command. The goal is to become so annoying that they just say yes.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doug88, post: 2480966, member: 519701"] Hi, First let me just say that different BG monitoring tech suits the needs of different people. Some people like the constant data of a CGM and some people could find it intrusive, annoying or daunting. In that sense I don't think that any BG monitor is the "best" - it's just what suits each person. That been said, I thnk that the Dexcom is the BEST on offer in the UK. I found it more accurate and reliable than the libre handsdown and the reliable alarms are really useful (particular when sleeping). Dexcom availability varies across the UK. Where I live, it generally would be considered not available but I did eventually manage to get funding through the NHS for mine. So when I wanted to get one, here's what I did. 1) read the jdrf guidelines for CGM in the UK ([URL]https://jdrf.org.uk/information-support/treatments-technologies/continuous-glucose-monitors/continuous-glucose-monitor-nhs/[/URL]). It gives plenty good info. 2) make a list of all the good reasons you need one. In your case, noting the inaccuracy you're getting with libre, unreliability you're finding with libre alarms and lack of hypo awareness. It might be good to record some evidence of this. Look at the other FGM or CGM options available and write down why you think these would not be suitable for you. 3) make a list of the chain of command in your diabetes department - diabetes team, your endocrinologist, head of endocrinology at the hospital, NHS rep in your area. 4) make your case in an email starting with your diabetes team and working your way up the chain of command. The goal is to become so annoying that they just say yes. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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