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<blockquote data-quote="ECDRUM" data-source="post: 2239646" data-attributes="member: 467306"><p>[USER=74883]@SugarBuzz[/USER] . I have been using Libre, self funded for almost 4 years. It is transformational. I have reduced A1c from around 8.5 to 6.5. That halves my chances of severe complications. I can see hypos coming and take corrective action and this allows me to run much more appropriate BG levels without fear of hypos. I can honestly say that application does <strong>not</strong> hurt. The noise it makes is worse than any pain from the tiny needle. It is no more painful than a single finger prick. If you can tolerate insulin injections this should be no problem for you, the needle is finer and shorter. I have managed to dislodge 2 or 3 in that 3 years but always due to something I have done such as scraping it on a doorframe. My advice would be, If you want better control and thus to live longer then Have a word with yourself and get on with Libre. You have nothing to lose and health to gain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ECDRUM, post: 2239646, member: 467306"] [USER=74883]@SugarBuzz[/USER] . I have been using Libre, self funded for almost 4 years. It is transformational. I have reduced A1c from around 8.5 to 6.5. That halves my chances of severe complications. I can see hypos coming and take corrective action and this allows me to run much more appropriate BG levels without fear of hypos. I can honestly say that application does [B]not[/B] hurt. The noise it makes is worse than any pain from the tiny needle. It is no more painful than a single finger prick. If you can tolerate insulin injections this should be no problem for you, the needle is finer and shorter. I have managed to dislodge 2 or 3 in that 3 years but always due to something I have done such as scraping it on a doorframe. My advice would be, If you want better control and thus to live longer then Have a word with yourself and get on with Libre. You have nothing to lose and health to gain. [/QUOTE]
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