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- Type of diabetes
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- Insulin
I am thinking of trying a CGM. My surgery does not have access to one so I would be self funding.
After much reading the Dexcom G4 Platinum seems to be a good option. An initial cost of around £1300 is doable, but funding continuous use of the sensors is not.
What I need to know is; is it practical to use a CGM intermittently? e.g. When I'm going through a "problem period" as I am with my overnight readings at the moment. Or when travelling, which I always find difficult.
I've read that transmitters last around 12 months & the receiver 24 months. Would it be reasonable to expect longer life with intermittent use? What about sensors, do they have a limited shelf life?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards
Robert
After much reading the Dexcom G4 Platinum seems to be a good option. An initial cost of around £1300 is doable, but funding continuous use of the sensors is not.
What I need to know is; is it practical to use a CGM intermittently? e.g. When I'm going through a "problem period" as I am with my overnight readings at the moment. Or when travelling, which I always find difficult.
I've read that transmitters last around 12 months & the receiver 24 months. Would it be reasonable to expect longer life with intermittent use? What about sensors, do they have a limited shelf life?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards
Robert