Being a bit of a gadget freak (and moire to the point, it looks to be informative and useful) I think I want one when they're available again!
How many non-insulin-using type2s here (I know
@Brunneria is) are using one and are they finding it helpful?
Robbity
I have probably had around 10 sensors, and don't use them full time. I invested to satisfy my curiosity about overnights and the "gaps" I could never, ever capture from finger prick testing. I'm more of a data monster than a gadget girl, although I do like my gadgets.
One of the biggest wins, for me, aside from the insights I sought, that having used the Libre for a few sensor cycles, was that it it increased my confidence in my self-management and released me from the constant need to gather data.
I do still finger prick test each fasting score (sort of as my benchmark), and will continue to do so, as a bit of a safety net for potential deterioration, and obviously new or strange scenario around diet, exercise, stress or whatever.
I've recently had several months of fairly low-grade stress as I was having tests for something that could have been nasty, but turned out to be less nasty (phew). It dawned on me yesterday that I had never actually used the Libre in a stress-free period, so I'll be breaking out a sensor over the next couple of days, and place anther order.
Thankfully, my life is generally pretty relaxed and stress-free, so welcome back my normality!
If you can afford to invest the £130-odd then it is likely you will learn "stuff", but I would think it useful if you have an idea of what you want to learn, so that anything else you find out is a bonus.
Enjoy! You know you want to.
