Diabetics R Us

[Cumberland]

Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm going to give my nurse a call tomorrow to ask if she's willing to apply for funding of my Libre for me. That won't be a problem, I expect, but she has to send a letter along to explain why she thinks it should be accepted, even though I'm not meeting all the criteria.
Problem is, I know a lot more about why I'm thinking I'm a type1 (had to tell her about the existence of c-peptide and anti-GAD tests, she'd never heard of it), and I write a lot better than she does too. Plus, you need to have had an Hba1c of over 64mmol/mol for a while, and mine was 38 last time and 42 a year ago. So she needs to clearly explain that that's only because I've been self-funding the Libre.

Well, as I'm not completely sure she shares my opinion about my diabetes, and I am completely sure she wouldn't be able to explain things short but clear to my insurance, I decided to write the letter for her. Of course she can change anything she wants to in it, before signing and sending it off , but still, presenting a proffessional with a letter they're supposed to have written and which you want them to sign seems delicate business.

So fingers crossed she won't be offended, agrees with the content and manages to get the GP to co-sign, as he's the official HCP regarding my treatment.

If this part works I'll come back to you later to cross fingers again for my insurance to agree.

And, hey, who knows, she might be happy I spared her the time of writing a letter, and she might even finally agree T1 is more likely than T2 now I've worded my reasons so clearly

Good luck to you

I’m hoping to get one on prescription too

 

[Guzzler]

Goodnight all, sleep well.

 

[Antje77]

I’m hoping to get one on prescription too

I'm hoping with you!

 

[ickihun]

Fingers crossed for everyone needing libre funded.

We need a Libre Fund.

Any rich readers wishing to set one up for us.
I'm sure that Toujeo300 is rebounding through the night @Cumberland but cannot prove it. Testing through tonight but had an anxious day so won't be accurate.

 

[karen8967]

Goid morning all have a great day

 

[karen8967]

Good luck to you

I’m hoping to get one on prescription too

I got mine cumbs but it was a dud still waiting for replacement .also prescription takes 2/3 days in our chemist so just waiting for that too .

 

[ickihun]

I don't know any type2s being funded. I don't think @Mep or @Totto are?

 

[Cumberland]

Fingers crossed for everyone needing libre funded.

We need a Libre Fund.

Any rich readers wishing to set one up for us.
I'm sure that Toujeo300 is rebounding through the night @Cumberland but cannot prove it. Testing through tonight but had an anxious day so won't be accurate.

Toujeo has really worked for me Vicky

I’m having a bad week this week with double figure readings mainly with the odd sub 10 thrown in

But 2 years ago my average was a ridiculous 22.4 now it’s hovering around 8 (it has gone up slightly recently) but I’m optimistic it will drop back down

Take care Vicky x

 

[Mep]

I don't know any type2s being funded. I don't think @Mep or @Totto are?

No, the freestyle libre isn't included on our National Diabetes Service Scheme as yet. I asked my pharmacist recently about it and he said it's unlikely to be included any time soon. Even if it is funded, we still have to pay for it here... just at a reduced cost. I've gone back to using freestyle lite instead of Dario (which quite frankly was annoying me) and get my test strips for $17.00 here, although full price for same 100 pack is about $50.... so not bad. The freestyle libre is $92.50 per 14 days supply.

 

[ickihun]

Toujeo has really worked for me Vicky

I’m having a bad week this week with double figure readings mainly with the odd sub 10 thrown in

But 2 years ago my average was a ridiculous 22.4 now it’s hovering around 8 (it has gone up slightly recently) but I’m optimistic it will drop back down

Take care Vicky x

Wow what a difference!
Brilliant maintenance by you thou, I'm sure. Its only a recent thing and only since I stopped metformin am I bouncing around. Are you on metformin?

 

[Cumberland]

Wow what a difference!
Brilliant maintenance by you thou, I'm sure. Its only a recent thing and only since I stopped metformin am I bouncing around. Are you on metformin?

No I’m just on insulin x

 

[Guzzler]

Morrisons here in my little town has gone right downhill. How is is that you have a whole double aisle of fresh produce and not one head of broccoli in the place? Not just broccoli, no loose carrots. Had to get frozen stuff, not fussy on frozen veg apart from garden peas and I can't have those. Has Morrisons got summat against low carbers? Grumble-chunter!

 

[Daphne917]

Morrisons here in my little town has gone right downhill. How is is that you have a whole double aisle of fresh produce and not one head of broccoli in the place? Not just broccoli, no loose carrots. Had to get frozen stuff, not fussy on frozen veg apart from garden peas and I can't have those. Has Morrisons got summat against low carbers? Grumble-chunter!

I think the recent hot weather has affected the crops

 

[ickihun]

Morrisons here in my little town has gone right downhill. How is is that you have a whole double aisle of fresh produce and not one head of broccoli in the place? Not just broccoli, no loose carrots. Had to get frozen stuff, not fussy on frozen veg apart from garden peas and I can't have those. Has Morrisons got summat against low carbers? Grumble-chunter!

My mum is moaning about ours too.
She feels just an excuse to increase prices as more expensive stock IS available.

 

[JohnEGreen]

Lady living next door approaching 80 years of age just been diagnosed as type 1 and has been put on metformin till she sees consultant has lost a lot of weight over the last few months I find this quite confusing.

 

[ickihun]

Lady living next door approaching 80 years of age just been diagnosed as type 1 and has been put on metformin till she sees consultant has lost a lot of weight over the last few months I find this quite confusing.

Like Teresa May ?
They weren't sure but she lost weight due to burnt out cells or it is antibodies now? I'm not 100% sure. Maybe only she knows her personal facts.

 

[Guzzler]

I think the recent hot weather has affected the crops

I'd forgotten about the weather. No wonder the cabbages and swede were so diddy.

 

[pandalover2000]

So, I'm a 18 year old diabetic. Type 1 since I was 7. Mine's genetic and for the longest time I cared about keeping myself healthy. Now however I really don't. I switch around my injection sites every time I take medicine. Though at this point I'm tired of feeling like a pin cushion. It hurts taking insulin and nothing seems to be helping me get my A1C back to normal. I'm not as motivated as I used to be. I'm wondering if any of you guys have gone through this or are going through it now?

 

[ickihun]

I guess they may be reluctant to give her insulin if no support. However only insulin may be needed but metformin.... is strange!
How did she manage to walk out of appointment without insulin. Oh many have a honeymoon period so manage a little without insulin.
I lose weight on high bgs and no insulin.
(No op if high thou so I cannot resolve required loss on high bgs.)

I guess only her specialist knows what's going on but no help to her really, eh @JohnEGreen ?

 

[Guzzler]

So, I'm a 18 year old diabetic. Type 1 since I was 7. Mine's genetic and for the longest time I cared about keeping myself healthy. Now however I really don't. I switch around my injection sites every time I take medicine. Though at this point I'm tired of feeling like a pin cushion. It hurts taking insulin and nothing seems to be helping me get my A1C back to normal. I'm not as motivated as I used to be. I'm wondering if any of you guys have gone through this or are going through it now?

Hi there and welcome. There are a couple of areas on the forum you might like to browse, you'll always be welcome here too but you would probably get a lot more advice and support in the 'Type 1 Diabetes ' section or the 'Type 1 Stars R Us' section. Good luck and its great to see you.