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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1903980"><p>I only have experience of England and would say it is a postcode lottery whether you get a pump or CGM and the odds of getting the CGM are low.</p><p>Some areas allow you to chose your pump. Others give you the choice of one pump or injections and the Omnipod is one of the more expensive pumps. </p><p></p><p>For me, I have an Animas pump. This was the only one on offer. Currently, it looks likely to be replaced by a Medtronic when the warranty expires. There is no other choice.</p><p>If I want a CGM or Libre, I have to fund it myself. The criteria for Libre are very tight (e.g two hospitalisation with DKA or two severe hypos requiring support ... which would result in a loss of driving license) and I do not qualify. The criteria for a more expensive CGM such as Dexcom are even tighter.</p><p></p><p>Insulin and test strips are covered by prescriptions which are paid for in England if you have type 1 diabetes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1903980"] I only have experience of England and would say it is a postcode lottery whether you get a pump or CGM and the odds of getting the CGM are low. Some areas allow you to chose your pump. Others give you the choice of one pump or injections and the Omnipod is one of the more expensive pumps. For me, I have an Animas pump. This was the only one on offer. Currently, it looks likely to be replaced by a Medtronic when the warranty expires. There is no other choice. If I want a CGM or Libre, I have to fund it myself. The criteria for Libre are very tight (e.g two hospitalisation with DKA or two severe hypos requiring support ... which would result in a loss of driving license) and I do not qualify. The criteria for a more expensive CGM such as Dexcom are even tighter. Insulin and test strips are covered by prescriptions which are paid for in England if you have type 1 diabetes. [/QUOTE]
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