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Maybe my GP will stump up if I up my strip usage a bit
A cunning plan me thinks
Maybe my GP will stump up if I up my strip usage a bit
My bad, didn't see the link. Sorry!The DCUK article posted earlier in the thread says the sensor is stuck to the skin, I do wonder myself about the accuracy compared to bg testing.
and no more driving my wife potty with the errant test strips finding their way into the washing machineAnd no more blood over your paperwork or what ever else you are doing, in so many ways it will be much better than the finger prick test.
from the video I saw, that was the whole point, pre calibration that's good for XX days so no need for additional tests, but you can find your level any time, seems like a win-win outcome to me.My bad, didn't see the link. Sorry!
When I think about it, it basically sounds like a cgm without the... Cgm? So no alerts and stuff.
I love the idea, but I think the only way this will work is if they can make it deadly accurate and/or very cheap.
From reading the very little info available it looks as if you treat it just as you would a CGM. IE readings are 20 mns behind but you must always use a finger poke for hypo's and even though I haven't seen it any where would also suspect you would need a finger poke for any insulin dosing as in meal times.The only downside with interstitial glucose measurement is that it's about 20 minutes behind blood glucose, OK for meandering levels but not too reliable if you are rising fast or plummeting. You'd certainly still want some strips for hypos.
My bad, didn't see the link. Sorry!
When I think about it, it basically sounds like a cgm without the... Cgm? So no alerts and stuff.
I love the idea, but I think the only way this will work is if they can make it deadly accurate and/or very cheap.
From reading the very little info available it looks as if you treat it just as you would a CGM. IE readings are 20 mns behind but you must always use a finger poke for hypo's and even though I haven't seen it any where would also suspect you would need a finger poke for any insulin dosing as in meal times.
You just keep theses wee bits of info coming outnot saying the GP's will give it out. It may be cheaper than strips in the long run and provide more tests than strips. We will probably have to buy the meter and hopefully get 2 discs per month on the NHS. Loads of diabetics do not test as much because finger pricking hurts and the process is a pain in the ****. If this device makes it easier to test, it will be easier to keep control which will then have an impact on the NHS long term ie less complications etc
I really do believe that this device is going to change diabetes care permanently and this is just going to get better and more advanced over time. It will certainly change my life being able to scan the disc anywhere, anytime and then get a reading. I will certainly be in more control and it will be easier to ensure that my blood sugar never goes too high.
it has a very sticky plaster under the disc so as soon as its inserted, it sticks. Results from the trials have been very good and acurate with readings. Its been under test for a long time. I reckon end of september they will be onsale online. I heard that the meter will sell for somewhere in the region of £200 - £250 and the discs will be about £40 - £50 each. I heard the discs will cost the same as a months supply of 200 test strips - It will be the meter and the software that will cost the most and then training the GPs and Dr's to use the AGP. I'd suggest that everyone send the link to your diabetes team and get them to register. My diabetes specialist never even heard of it until I told him.
We all need to push for this to become widely available. The higher the demand, the more the price will reduce.
Abbott are employing over 600 new people to train them up for the launch and manufacture of the product. I heard that as soon as they have the staff, they will launch. trials are done.
it has a very sticky plaster under the disc so as soon as its inserted, it sticks. Results from the trials have been very good and acurate with readings. Its been under test for a long time. I reckon end of september they will be onsale online. I heard that the meter will sell for somewhere in the region of £200 - £250 and the discs will be about £40 - £50 each. I heard the discs will cost the same as a months supply of 200 test strips - It will be the meter and the software that will cost the most and then training the GPs and Dr's to use the AGP. I'd suggest that everyone send the link to your diabetes team and get them to register. My diabetes specialist never even heard of it until I told him.
We all need to push for this to become widely available. The higher the demand, the more the price will reduce.
Abbott are employing over 600 new people to train them up for the launch and manufacture of the product. I heard that as soon as they have the staff, they will launch. trials are done.
Who is getting dramatic? I must have missed those posts?Wee need to chill out wee are all getting a we bit dramatic we don't now how much they are and we might get them on the NHS
Give them a go if no use then back to good old fingers getting a bruising again all lumpy and black spots aww the good times lol