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<blockquote data-quote="Bogie" data-source="post: 1579825" data-attributes="member: 185765"><p>Just reading up on this thread about Libre and I had to check it out here in Canada. I love technology <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>$227 CDN (just over £137) for the starter kit (free shipping) and $89 (£54) for each sensor after that. So that would be $180 CDN (about £109) per month for sensors.</p><p></p><p>Will have to check with our company health plan to see if it is covered fully or even partially. They list several insurers that do cover it. I doubt our gov't plan would - but will check at our local pharmacy.</p><p></p><p>I use the Dario right now, love it, but have trouble being consistent in testing - especially at specific times which are advised. The same designated pharmacy that I get my Dario supplies from also distributes the Libre for Canada (exclusive CDN source - Bayshore Speciality). Next day delivery. </p><p></p><p>After watching a couple of user videos I see what Libre does not show about the sensor which is that it includes a relatively long sharp (needle) in your arm that stays in your arm until replaced in 2 weeks then repeat, and the adhesive removal process with a possible cover patch. Have to think about that. Dario finger pricks are hardly noticeable (most time I don't feel it). So it boils down to convenience for ease of testing frequently. Needs further thought <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bogie, post: 1579825, member: 185765"] Just reading up on this thread about Libre and I had to check it out here in Canada. I love technology :) $227 CDN (just over £137) for the starter kit (free shipping) and $89 (£54) for each sensor after that. So that would be $180 CDN (about £109) per month for sensors. Will have to check with our company health plan to see if it is covered fully or even partially. They list several insurers that do cover it. I doubt our gov't plan would - but will check at our local pharmacy. I use the Dario right now, love it, but have trouble being consistent in testing - especially at specific times which are advised. The same designated pharmacy that I get my Dario supplies from also distributes the Libre for Canada (exclusive CDN source - Bayshore Speciality). Next day delivery. After watching a couple of user videos I see what Libre does not show about the sensor which is that it includes a relatively long sharp (needle) in your arm that stays in your arm until replaced in 2 weeks then repeat, and the adhesive removal process with a possible cover patch. Have to think about that. Dario finger pricks are hardly noticeable (most time I don't feel it). So it boils down to convenience for ease of testing frequently. Needs further thought :) [/QUOTE]
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