I have tried but the contour next one test strips are apparently too expensive. They gave me the True You test meters and strips but I found it to be very unsatisfactory. My blood sugars were 85% out of range but using the next one they are now 95% within range.
I'm going to have that conversation with my GP about putting the case together to take to the CCG. I'd previously looked at it for replacing test strips, but with an actual libre cost on the database, it becomes much easier.Tim, do you think there is any possibility that those of us who'd prefer to use Dexcom (for whatever reason, whether that is for the alarms, due to adhesive reaction etc.) might be able to receive a partial contribution toward Dexcom costs equal to how much the NHS would otherwise spend on a Libre prescription? Is there any evidence of a contribution of this type having been made available in any other situations?
I don't think anyone knows.What do people think would be the best way of getting sensors on the NHS come November? via your Diabetes clinic getting the consultant to write to your GP requesting/stipulating a clinic need for it, or simply ask your GP if they can prescribe it (just because you want to try it) - what do people think will be the clinic criteria?
I don't think anyone knows.
They said "those who would benefit" not sure how they define that. This is going to be murky for a while I think.
Well, personally I would benefit from DAFNE - refused as I am "too well controlled", possibly a pump which DSN keeps mentioning but consultant says "not yet", so chances of a Libre???Surely every diabetic would benefit.........................?
This is where the devil is in the detail. The criteria for acceptance is dependent on each local health authority or CCG. This means that each of them sets their own.I don't think anyone knows.
They said "those who would benefit" not sure how they define that. This is going to be murky for a while I think.
Not sure that will happen - if the NHS are tight with giving them out not a lot changes for Abbot - except they don't have to give them out FOC for trial, if the NHS supply to most existing abbot customers then they'll be loosing a certain margin of profit, & unlikely to recoup that loss from new NHS customers unless the NHS goes all out Libre! We live in hope!Hopefully the buying power of the NHS will help bring down the price of the sensors down for those who don't qualify.
Totally agree. The contour next one is really a great meter for me but not perhaps for everyone.Not to frighten you but your GP, foot amputations and follow up rehab etc is even more expensive for them......
As an Insulin user you should not be restricted with any medical requirements you may have, not having looked up the true you meter but I'm pretty sure it is designed and geared towards non-insulin dependant people with diabetes - it's accuracy for bolusing would be very questionable, and your own evidence above would indicate that.
Well, personally I would benefit from DAFNE - refused as I am "too well controlled", possibly a pump which DSN keeps mentioning but consultant says "not yet", so chances of a Libre???
Not sure that will happen - if the NHS are tight with giving them out not a lot changes for Abbot - except they don't have to give them out FOC for trial, if the NHS supply to most existing abbot customers then they'll be loosing a certain margin of profit, & unlikely to recoup that loss from new NHS customers unless the NHS goes all out Libre! We live in hope!
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