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[Celsus]

The NHS (National Health Service) in the UK provides BG strips free of charge to eligible people (ie citizens). The same goes for insulin, needles, lancets, meters, and insulin pumps.

If someone is having real issues with hypo awareness, the NHS will also offer CGM or islet cell transplant.

You mean of course that tax payers are paying for the consumption party?
Nothing in this world is for free.

 

[ConradJ]

You mean of course that tax payers are paying for the consumption party?
Nothing in this world is for free.

Indeed.

However, countless polls and studies over the decades have shown that the vast majority of the UK population, including the tax payers, want the NHS to remain funded through general taxation and provided free at the point of delivery to those in need.

Despite its many flaws, it remains one of the best and most efficient health systems in the world.

 

[Celsus]

Indeed.

However, countless polls and studies over the decades have shown that the vast majority of the UK population, including the tax payers, want the NHS to remain funded through general taxation and provided free at the point of delivery to those in need.

Despite its many flaws, it remains one of the best and most efficient health systems in the world.

Completely agree Conrad,
In that regard I am actually a hopeless naïve socialist myself.
Sometimes as diabetic we just stumble into some of the hard corners of 'the system' where counter-productive incentives are in place for the bureaucrats to govern by.

 

[Emmotha]

Are your orders still on hold @tim2000s ?

 

[robert72]

Mine now says 'Picked'

 

[tim2000s]

As does mine, but it said that on Monday before going back to on hold.

 

[Paul968]

@Celsus - the DVLA requires you to notify them if you have diabetes. Diabetes controlled by insulin needs a special licence, renewed every 3 years. You must test before you drive and once every two hours whilst driving. Your BG must be over 5 to drive.

https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-t...tes/Driving/?gclid=CO6LkfPfh8YCFU3HtAodQRwAXg

I'm not sure that is quite correct - from what I can see (and have been told) you are advised to take carbs if under 5 but should not drive if under 4.

 

[smidge]

Mine now says 'Picked'

Ordered mine last Saturday and it has said picked and 3 - 4 days estimated delivery since Wednesday. No email or sensors yet. Definitely a slow-down in what I'm used to. Not a problem for me right now as I have one in stock, but certainly worth keeping in mind. Abbott need to learn how important consistency is - far more important than speed.

Smidge

 

[robert72]

Ordered mine last Saturday and it has said picked and 3 - 4 days estimated delivery since Wednesday. No email or sensors yet. Definitely a slow-down in what I'm used to. Not a problem for me right now as I have one in stock, but certainly worth keeping in mind. Abbott need to learn how important consistency is - far more important than speed.

Smidge

I also have one in stock but my current one has a side that is not sticking, so hoping it will limp through until next Wednesday. Maybe they have changed the glue after all. Not seen this level of un-stickiness before.

 

[robert72]

Oooh... just checked and mine says Dispatched

 

[smidge]

Great news, Smidge! I'm still having luck with firing through Compeed but worried that I'll get a failed insertion sooner or later. How do you line up the applicator in the right place if you cut a hole in the duoderm? Is duoderm thinner than Compeed to minimise the chance of a failed insertion?

The duoderm is thinner, but I'm not sure that would make it better for firing through - I think it might be a problem as it is very flexible and stretchy.

To make sure the probe hits the hole I cut, I cut the duoderm into a circle by drawing around the top of the applicator (an old applicator) so that it is slightly bigger circumference than the sensor (maybe 5 mm all round). Cut the probe hole in the middle and apply to my arm. Then position the applicator in the centre of the plaster with the same amount of plaster showing all round - the applicator will then put the sensor in the right place for the probe to be in the hole. It's worked 3 out of 3 so far! I then cut a piece of opsite by drawing around the tear shaped base that the sensor came in - that is just big enough to cover the sensor and stick down firmly. The circles mean no angular corners to keep catching and lifting so the plasters stay stuck for the whole two weeks.

Smidge

 

[smidge]

I also have one in stock but my current one has a side that is not sticking, so hoping it will limp through until next Wednesday. Maybe they have changed the glue after all. Not seen this level of un-stickiness before.

I've had this from the last few - the first 5 or so stuck firmly for the full 2 weeks, but the last 5 or so have needed opsite after 11 days. I now cover them immediately and they stay stuck. If you've got one that's lifting, get a circle of opsite over it quickly - it holds it firmly in place for the rest of the time.

Smidge

 

[ConradJ]

Completely agree Conrad,
In that regard I am actually a hopeless naïve socialist myself.
Sometimes as diabetic we just stumble into some of the hard corners of 'the system' where counter-productive incentives are in place for the bureaucrats to govern by.

I wouldn't regard me as a socialist if I were you - naive or otherwise.

The principle of universal healthcare supported by the 'masses' paying a small contribution is no different from that of the car insurance, home insurance or insulin pump insurance market - all derive from the principle of many paying into a 'pool' or 'large pot' (or whatever you wish to call it) in order that the occasional claim is paid out.

The problem facing the NHS today is sheer volume of 'claims' caused by a great many differing factors, including smoking, high-sugar content foods (including so-called healthy cereals, like All Bran, Bran Flakes, etc.) and town and transport planning that are driving up health issues like obesity, arteriosclerosis, heart disease, etc.

Until we ban smoking completely from the shores of the UK, until we apply punitive taxes to high-sugared foods, until we stop building rabbit-hutched sized houses in cramped quarters with little thought to enabling people to walk/cycle safely to schools, shops, health clinics, entertainment zones, places of work, etc., we will continue to see the growth of UK waistlines and other ailments inline with those in the USA.

 

[robert72]

I've had this from the last few - the first 5 or so stuck firmly for the full 2 weeks, but the last 5 or so have needed opsite after 11 days. I now cover them immediately and they stay stuck. If you've got one that's lifting, get a circle of opsite over it quickly - it holds it firmly in place for the rest of the time.

Smidge

Thanks - I did get some opsite in October, just in case. It's only really lifted today so I currently have tubigrip over it, but will try the opsite.

 

[smidge]

Oooh... just checked and mine says Dispatched

Yep, mine now says dispatched too!

 

[Minnie45]

Thanks for the suggestions, am willing to try anything. It's so frustrating as I don't suffer reactions to anything else, I didn't with the first few sensors either. Abbott have sent me a replacement sensor so I'll try again.

 

[Emmotha]

I'm sure they are less sticky now. Lots of people seem to be suddenly experiencing it with the last one or two sensors

 

[Celsus]

I'm sure they are less sticky now. Lots of people seem to be suddenly experiencing it with the last one or two sensors

Still shaving though before putting it on, to avoid too much pain when pulling it off two weeks later.

 

[Celsus]

I'm sure they are less sticky now. Lots of people seem to be suddenly experiencing it with the last one or two sensors

Actually, any reason to believe they have changed the adhesive component itself? Just wondering if the allergies noted by some have come due to changes in this. Not really studied the product declarations in detail. Anybody has clear description of the adhesive used under the pad?

 

[Emmotha]

No ingredients for glue listed.

If all new sensors are like this I won't carry on using I don't think, as it's so uncomfortable. It's hung on a week but I don't think it will last much longer even though it's stuck on with tape