conniecar
Well-Known Member
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Free in Calderdale - my experience....
I was invited by my DSN to see the Abbott rep about a ‘free’ two week trial. She said it’d be worth looking at as I’ve been type 1 for 42 years, sometimes have nocturnal hypos, test my blood probably far too much and have a husband on permanent nights. I was introduced to the lady who was highly excited about her product ( I was a bit skeptical although I’ve no idea why). She asked me some questions then announced she was pleased to tell me that I fulfilled the free trial criteria. 40 minutes later I walked out thinking ‘well I’ll give it a go.’ I’d not realised that for someone who is quite paranoid about low blood sugars so has sometimes run a bit higher, quite how addictive this gadget is. I walked home from town, first time in ages merrily checking my sensor and feeling comfortable that so long as the sensor was quite accurate ( she had explained how they were different ) I felt confident at last! I’ve trilled happily all week and announced near perfect readings to anyone who will listen. She told me to pay for one or two myself as it ‘looked good?’ so I’ve done that, despite the massive delay. She was confident Calderdale would get the go ahead for free sensors, it was only a matter of time. I’m now realising after reading forums and speaking to people that it’s unlikely here. My pharmacist said that when they came out the gp prescribed two to a patient but was knocked back, so it’s unlikely the CCG will change in that, despite what she said. To make it worse he announced that another diabetic customer had also become hooked, but he was self funding as he’s a millionaire! I feel that it’s just politics and am a bit upset to be honest. I realise the NHS is in a state, we all do on here as we wait endlessly for appointments, but somehow I feel like I’ve been misled. If she’d asked me when I walked in the door if I could afford £100 a month, I’d have said no, with a son at university it’s a no brainier, and thought no more of it. But I feel I’ve been given a Golden Ticket and am now going back to a brass one ( terrible analogy
). Sorry to rant - I thought I knew a good deal when I saw one, in a bit cross I’ve not seen this as something I’m not sure about x
I was invited by my DSN to see the Abbott rep about a ‘free’ two week trial. She said it’d be worth looking at as I’ve been type 1 for 42 years, sometimes have nocturnal hypos, test my blood probably far too much and have a husband on permanent nights. I was introduced to the lady who was highly excited about her product ( I was a bit skeptical although I’ve no idea why). She asked me some questions then announced she was pleased to tell me that I fulfilled the free trial criteria. 40 minutes later I walked out thinking ‘well I’ll give it a go.’ I’d not realised that for someone who is quite paranoid about low blood sugars so has sometimes run a bit higher, quite how addictive this gadget is. I walked home from town, first time in ages merrily checking my sensor and feeling comfortable that so long as the sensor was quite accurate ( she had explained how they were different ) I felt confident at last! I’ve trilled happily all week and announced near perfect readings to anyone who will listen. She told me to pay for one or two myself as it ‘looked good?’ so I’ve done that, despite the massive delay. She was confident Calderdale would get the go ahead for free sensors, it was only a matter of time. I’m now realising after reading forums and speaking to people that it’s unlikely here. My pharmacist said that when they came out the gp prescribed two to a patient but was knocked back, so it’s unlikely the CCG will change in that, despite what she said. To make it worse he announced that another diabetic customer had also become hooked, but he was self funding as he’s a millionaire! I feel that it’s just politics and am a bit upset to be honest. I realise the NHS is in a state, we all do on here as we wait endlessly for appointments, but somehow I feel like I’ve been misled. If she’d asked me when I walked in the door if I could afford £100 a month, I’d have said no, with a son at university it’s a no brainier, and thought no more of it. But I feel I’ve been given a Golden Ticket and am now going back to a brass one ( terrible analogy
). Sorry to rant - I thought I knew a good deal when I saw one, in a bit cross I’ve not seen this as something I’m not sure about x
