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<blockquote data-quote="paulliljeros" data-source="post: 1178814" data-attributes="member: 220050"><p>I used to avoid doing blood tests when I knew I was high or low, because in my mind they would "throw" the picture of the typical BS I believed I had. With less readings, I found it harder to control, so I ran out of control more, and could then test less and I was in a vicious circle. Taking 1 or 2 tests here and there meant the readings had no context, and so I saw no value in them and knew I could do nothing with the limited information. </p><p>You can lead your partner to the different options, but you can't force her. For me, reading the books meant I could understand the goals, and see how to achieve them. It was helped immeasurably by having CGM, but at least with some background information, this is a non confrontational approach, that your partner can tackle in her own speed ... and you might find some of the information helpful yourself. For me, it had to be on my own terms - I had 29 years of being forced and all I did was closed my eyes, dug my heels in and turned off.</p><p>I would seriously consider the libre, as a 4 week one off trial, just to see if she can become engaged in the numbers and the control. I appreciate the costs are a lot for many people, but I honestly believe it is worth every penny (and then some) but I would also recommend you read the books first, to be able to exploit the data and technology to the maximum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="paulliljeros, post: 1178814, member: 220050"] I used to avoid doing blood tests when I knew I was high or low, because in my mind they would "throw" the picture of the typical BS I believed I had. With less readings, I found it harder to control, so I ran out of control more, and could then test less and I was in a vicious circle. Taking 1 or 2 tests here and there meant the readings had no context, and so I saw no value in them and knew I could do nothing with the limited information. You can lead your partner to the different options, but you can't force her. For me, reading the books meant I could understand the goals, and see how to achieve them. It was helped immeasurably by having CGM, but at least with some background information, this is a non confrontational approach, that your partner can tackle in her own speed ... and you might find some of the information helpful yourself. For me, it had to be on my own terms - I had 29 years of being forced and all I did was closed my eyes, dug my heels in and turned off. I would seriously consider the libre, as a 4 week one off trial, just to see if she can become engaged in the numbers and the control. I appreciate the costs are a lot for many people, but I honestly believe it is worth every penny (and then some) but I would also recommend you read the books first, to be able to exploit the data and technology to the maximum. [/QUOTE]
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