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Well, I've just officially given up on the libre after my last attempt (after a break) not only left my skin red and raw (even though it wasn't as itchy as it's been in the past) but also gave me results that were anything between 2 to 6 mmol/L under the true reading.
Now Abbott have always been in denial when I've asked them about the allergy situation - "it's very rare, speak to a dermatologist and we'll send you anew sensor as the one you are using is obviously faulty."
But my online researches suggest that this is very common, up to 40% of people have skin reactions to cgms and/or pump insertions. So, now that libre prescriptions have become much more standard on the NHS, presumably libre allergies are now a known phenomena? What are doctors saying about it (mine in NZ are clueless but the libre is still fairly rare here and I think everyone self funds)? What are doctors doing about patients who can't cope with it? (Stop the libre prescription, offer them dexcom???)
Am contemplating self funding a dexcom for myself, but am really discouraged by the thought that I may then become allergic to that. And honestly, this is a major reason why I've never got a pump, even though I've been asked if I'd like to try one.
So what do countries with large numbers of diabetics using invasive technology do about the allergic factor? (Pumpers and dexcom users feel free to speak). Anyone know if there is treatment to desensitise you once your body no longer copes with a treatment?
Now Abbott have always been in denial when I've asked them about the allergy situation - "it's very rare, speak to a dermatologist and we'll send you anew sensor as the one you are using is obviously faulty."
But my online researches suggest that this is very common, up to 40% of people have skin reactions to cgms and/or pump insertions. So, now that libre prescriptions have become much more standard on the NHS, presumably libre allergies are now a known phenomena? What are doctors saying about it (mine in NZ are clueless but the libre is still fairly rare here and I think everyone self funds)? What are doctors doing about patients who can't cope with it? (Stop the libre prescription, offer them dexcom???)
Am contemplating self funding a dexcom for myself, but am really discouraged by the thought that I may then become allergic to that. And honestly, this is a major reason why I've never got a pump, even though I've been asked if I'd like to try one.
So what do countries with large numbers of diabetics using invasive technology do about the allergic factor? (Pumpers and dexcom users feel free to speak). Anyone know if there is treatment to desensitise you once your body no longer copes with a treatment?