If I could I would?! Stupid response not needed
If I could I would?! Stupid response not neededNothing to stop you self funding them surely...
Looking for a LIBRE alternative I can get on prescription
Have had a few sensors now
1) fell off after 2 days - abbot replaced 8 days later
2) Lasted 9 days fell off
3) lasted 10 days and kept on with tape to get 14 days.
. Next prescription 7 days late
. Asked Abbott for replacements only to get an e-mail saying they were unable to supply until I provided confirmation from "a medical Professional"
. Chased Thro' GP with no immediate effect - GP actually did nothing as the delays were then apparent.
. Waited 34 days for prescription to arrive.
. Surgery ordered next 2 in hope they would arrive at the correct date for next prescription.
4) Fell off after 11 days - Chased Abbot and was told that there were 2 sensors being despatched. (Medical professional demand obviously just **** delaying tactic!)
. Told another replacement would be despatched immediately.
5) sensor loaned by friend and started 6 days ago
6) picked up 2 sensors from surgery yesterday
. 3 replacements arrived this morning - 1 given back to my friend
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Abbott have significant support failings <> Unable to understand that the mobile number I use does not work when I am at home although I have lost count of the number of times they have been told and as far as I am concerned they tell lies.
. Obviously have supply problems as I have never has prescribed items arrive on time even thought I always give prescription request a week before I collect the items (Insulin - syringes - test strips + other odds and ends)
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Paul T1 for 60+ years and still here!
I suspect they may be happier to give (more profitable?) self funders the priority.
Cynical???
Two sensors arrived today. Yay!
Just went to change sensor and it failed , basically went to put the 2 pieces together and it fell to bits. Phoned aAbbott , they are replacing sensor , asked them how long they said 5 days no issues with delivery he said ! Hmmm we will see I will post again when I receive it , I live in Scotland and we are suppose to only have the pony express , must admit not had a supply problem lately.
Looking for a LIBRE alternative I can get on prescription
Have had a few sensors now
1) fell off after 2 days - abbot replaced 8 days later
2) Lasted 9 days fell off
3) lasted 10 days and kept on with tape to get 14 days.
. Next prescription 7 days late
. Asked Abbott for replacements only to get an e-mail saying they were unable to supply until I provided confirmation from "a medical Professional"
. Chased Thro' GP with no immediate effect - GP actually did nothing as the delays were then apparent.
. Waited 34 days for prescription to arrive.
. Surgery ordered next 2 in hope they would arrive at the correct date for next prescription.
4) Fell off after 11 days - Chased Abbot and was told that there were 2 sensors being despatched. (Medical professional demand obviously just **** delaying tactic!)
. Told another replacement would be despatched immediately.
5) sensor loaned by friend and started 6 days ago
6) picked up 2 sensors from surgery yesterday
. 3 replacements arrived this morning - 1 given back to my friend
…
Abbott have significant support failings <> Unable to understand that the mobile number I use does not work when I am at home although I have lost count of the number of times they have been told and as far as I am concerned they tell lies.
. Obviously have supply problems as I have never has prescribed items arrive on time even thought I always give prescription request a week before I collect the items (Insulin - syringes - test strips + other odds and ends)
.
Paul T1 for 60+ years and still here!
Hi Paul
Seems you have a lot falling off , are you putting them on your arm ?
When I was on initially on the Libre I use to put mine on my arm and like you they fell off constantly , I now put mine on my belly haven’t had a problem , I know it’s a tad controversial as they recommend your arm but I’ve no had no probs re : difference in readings have checked against finger prick and it’s good ,
I’ve always classed my self as a guinea pig with diabetes as very so often something new or a new idea comes along it’s never really perfected for a good while later so I do the guinea pig stuff myself now 40 years T1 and still here lol
I had this happen a few weeks ago abbott France posted new senser I got it in couple of daysJust went to change sensor and it failed , basically went to put the 2 pieces together and it fell to bits. Phoned aAbbott , they are replacing sensor , asked them how long they said 5 days no issues with delivery he said ! Hmmm we will see I will post again when I receive it , I live in Scotland and we are suppose to only have the pony express , must admit not had a supply problem lately.
Oooh 'ello?!
Just got back from walking the dog. & found a "red card" in my door from parcel force..
The dispatch email from Abbott was time stamped about 5.30am today
It will be at my local post office at the end of postie's shift.. Just in time to give the hound another round..
Now I've had a little experince in dispatch warehouses in the past.. I'm certain the issue isn't with the logistical side once they've been boxed & labeled..
Why should you have to self fund, I thought that's what the NHS was there for, it certainly is in FranceNothing to stop you self funding them surely...
As I have said before if you do 8 to 10 tests per day with test strips it is far more expensive than the cost of libre, I am not saying everybody even those who do not test normally should have them but this was a young child type I who I feel should have them and more on the NHS and should not be asked or encouraged to pay for anything@Peter03 like most technology or very expensive drugs available across the board there are criteria to meet. So not all will meet the criteria.
Why should you have to self fund, I thought that's what the NHS was there for, it certainly is in France
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