glucose strips

[tim2000s]

nor the fact the meter doesn't do carb/dose counts like the Insulinx.

Not true. The Libre has the same bolus calculator as the Insulinx (and uses the same unlock code). it only allows you to do calculations from the blood tests though.

 

[dtennant9]

I have never had many issues getting the strips I use.
I go through a box of 50 around once a week, might last me longer sometimes and less some other times.
Hope you got it all sorted out @wiserkurtious

 

[Aginoth]

Not true. The Libre has the same bolus calculator as the Insulinx (and uses the same unlock code). it only allows you to do calculations from the blood tests though.

Thanks for that info, looked on the Libre website but that wasn't made clear. May be making a request of my GP practice soon

 

[poohtiggy]

I'm type 1 and being given 50 a month! I'm having to request more every fortnight and each time I do I have to explain why to the GP receptionist!

Don't understand why you're explaining anything to the receptionist, she is unable to write you a prescription only the GP can do that I suggest you make an appt to see him and explain how many times you test and that you need more strips

 

[Matt J]

Having read this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33720333

I think the chance of T1's getting CGM on the NHS anytime soon is somewhere between zero and none.