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<blockquote data-quote="asa35" data-source="post: 1302804" data-attributes="member: 274286"><p>Hi - can I throw a question out there please: as somebody who is about to go onto a pump (NHS funded), I have been doing a lot of reading (mostly threads on this site, you've probably noticed!) and compiling lists of pro's & con's; one issue I seem to be focusing a lot on is the CGM aspect. This is because I've used a Libre for a while now and have found it very useful in terms of the 'hidden information' that happens in between meals and during sleep etc (the graphs / charts have given me information I wasn't aware was going on!). But I wonder if I'm putting too much focus on this; the costs are the biggest drawback as I wouldn't be able to afford a couple hundred pound each month and the starter kits themselves are expensive (£250 Dexcom or £640 for Medtronic). I've read a couple of threads where people have mentioned that because the pumps have got their levels a lot more stable, they don't feel the need to rely on a CGM. From your experiences, would this be the case possibly?</p><p>I'm currently deciding on either the Medtronic 640G or the Animas Vibe. I still have the Libre and wonder if I could/should continue to use this (although I know I would lose out on a lot of the pumps 'good' features. Without the CGM my preference is slightly on the 640G.</p><p>I realise I will probably get more confused with all different replies, but if anybody can give me any help information with this, I would be grateful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="asa35, post: 1302804, member: 274286"] Hi - can I throw a question out there please: as somebody who is about to go onto a pump (NHS funded), I have been doing a lot of reading (mostly threads on this site, you've probably noticed!) and compiling lists of pro's & con's; one issue I seem to be focusing a lot on is the CGM aspect. This is because I've used a Libre for a while now and have found it very useful in terms of the 'hidden information' that happens in between meals and during sleep etc (the graphs / charts have given me information I wasn't aware was going on!). But I wonder if I'm putting too much focus on this; the costs are the biggest drawback as I wouldn't be able to afford a couple hundred pound each month and the starter kits themselves are expensive (£250 Dexcom or £640 for Medtronic). I've read a couple of threads where people have mentioned that because the pumps have got their levels a lot more stable, they don't feel the need to rely on a CGM. From your experiences, would this be the case possibly? I'm currently deciding on either the Medtronic 640G or the Animas Vibe. I still have the Libre and wonder if I could/should continue to use this (although I know I would lose out on a lot of the pumps 'good' features. Without the CGM my preference is slightly on the 640G. I realise I will probably get more confused with all different replies, but if anybody can give me any help information with this, I would be grateful. [/QUOTE]
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