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Freestyle libre

Robert 2170

Robert 2170

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Location
Glasgow
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi all just got email saying that the libre is back in stock my question is it worth the money
 
Can't answer your question as I'm on the waiting list myself. Would you mind me asking when you registered though? I signed up back in April and it would be nice to know roughly how many months (years!?) wait I have left!
 
I think definately yes !! I am on the waiting list too and think it's a brilliant tool - we are lucky to have access to such a device (as and when it becomes available that is !!)
 
It helped me safely drop my hba1c from 7% to 5.8%. For that alone I'd say yes.
 
Worth its weight in gold. The sensors last a fortnight.
 
So you still have to carry another meter with you for driving
Not sure if I like that carry enough as it is with pump supplies
 
Just got a email to day to say I could order it next week but would only have a few days to order when I get the email
 
Robert 2170 said:
Just got a email to day to say I could order it next week but would only have a few days to order when I get the email
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How long had you been on the waiting list if you don't mind me asking?

I was offered the chance of one earlier in the year after a 3 month wait but declined the offer, since starting on a pump I've reconsidered and have been back on the waiting list for 3 months.......hence why I'm asking.
 
Robert 2170 said:
Just got a email to day to say I could order it next week but would only have a few days to order when I get the email
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This is their normal practice. Jump at it when you have the chance. Once you're on the 'accepted' list you can re-order to your hearts content, - well no more than once a fortnight..........................

I only waited for about 4 months.
 
Not sure what I will do the starter pack is £138 I think will decide when the email comes I think
 
Think their factory must be working overtime, I've just got my email as well....

I think I'm going to order the starter pack and then see how I get on in that first month, it will be worth having the device because I think you can always not buy the patches for a while and then if you start having issues with control buy some more to see what's going on, you don't have to keep buying them at a particular rate, I think I'm right in saying that?
 
If and when I get mine I'll just be using it for basal testing and generally fine tuning things, don't have any intentions of wearing a sensor all the time.
 
staffsmatt said:
Think their factory must be working overtime, I've just got my email as well....

I think I'm going to order the starter pack and then see how I get on in that first month, it will be worth having the device because I think you can always not buy the patches for a while and then if you start having issues with control buy some more to see what's going on, you don't have to keep buying them at a particular rate, I think I'm right in saying that?
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You're correct. You are not under any obligation to keep buying the sensors.
 
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