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<blockquote data-quote="Bogie" data-source="post: 2491301" data-attributes="member: 185765"><p>I am Type 2 and have always been horrible at taking consistent readings with traditional finger pricking. It doesn't bother me but due to being busy with work (working from home you tend to work too much) I rarely do it, and I simply cannot test when I should and as much as I should so the readings are basically useless with my OneTouch Verio. Get it out, load a sharp, insert the strip, swab the area to be pricked, do the reading, dispose of the wipe, sharp, etc., and put it all away again.</p><p></p><p>I asked my doctor for a prescription for FreeStyle Libre and my cost is just a dispensing fee ($4.11 CDN) as our gov't health plan (Ontario Canada) covers the costs. No, I do not use insulin, just oral meds. I have only had it for a couple of weeks now and it has really woke me up to the highs and a few lows (saw one recorded at 3.3 mmol). I didn't even know that I had any lows, and what foods really affect me. Changed my whole mindset on diet and management, etc. Weight is not a problem (6 feet tall and 160 lbs). I can either use my iPhone to check or the FreeStyle Libre reader. Have done a few finger-prick blood tests to make sure the FreeStyle Libre was reading correctly and it is. This will definitely get me back on track to managing my Diabetes.</p><p></p><p>That all said, if I had to, I would pay for it myself. Well worth the cost, Diabetes management, and peace of mind.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bogie, post: 2491301, member: 185765"] I am Type 2 and have always been horrible at taking consistent readings with traditional finger pricking. It doesn't bother me but due to being busy with work (working from home you tend to work too much) I rarely do it, and I simply cannot test when I should and as much as I should so the readings are basically useless with my OneTouch Verio. Get it out, load a sharp, insert the strip, swab the area to be pricked, do the reading, dispose of the wipe, sharp, etc., and put it all away again. I asked my doctor for a prescription for FreeStyle Libre and my cost is just a dispensing fee ($4.11 CDN) as our gov't health plan (Ontario Canada) covers the costs. No, I do not use insulin, just oral meds. I have only had it for a couple of weeks now and it has really woke me up to the highs and a few lows (saw one recorded at 3.3 mmol). I didn't even know that I had any lows, and what foods really affect me. Changed my whole mindset on diet and management, etc. Weight is not a problem (6 feet tall and 160 lbs). I can either use my iPhone to check or the FreeStyle Libre reader. Have done a few finger-prick blood tests to make sure the FreeStyle Libre was reading correctly and it is. This will definitely get me back on track to managing my Diabetes. That all said, if I had to, I would pay for it myself. Well worth the cost, Diabetes management, and peace of mind. [/QUOTE]
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