Most pharmacies can order the Libre. They might have to make a special order, but they do it all the time for unusual, to them, supplies.We don't have an Asda anywhere near here. Who are Abbott please?
My local pharmacy charges a lot more than Asda and said the last time he ordered Libre it took 2 weeks.
He orders direct from Abbott.
His previous experience may have been when Abbot had a shortage ... I hope so as I have some on order from him on prescription.
@Robinredbreast - ice-cream, when you're ready to eat. Lines the throat, numbs it a little and is deeply comforting if you get the chocolate. (I favour the Ben & Jerry's vegan chocolate fudge ice-cream, but whatever rolls your sausage)
Rest - watch old movies on the telly, don't bust a gut doing housework. Poorly people need to heal up!
Can't I order them direct?My local pharmacy charges a lot more than Asda and said the last time he ordered Libre it took 2 weeks.
He orders direct from Abbott.
His previous experience may have been when Abbot had a shortage ... I hope so as I have some on order from him on prescription.
Thanks @leanne, lots of info but I'm afraid my eyes glazed over with Blucon, Miao Miao Bluetooth IOS, CGMs. My mobile doesn't work, would Libre send to a computer?If you get the Libre it gives you a really great picture of the undulating journey your blood glucose levels make throughout the day and night. You can see how different foods and exercise and the timing of insulin doses affects your blood glucose. But the Libre,s accuracy of what your level is at any given time varies between individuals. I used Libre for over 2 years and the sensors always read a bit low. Abbott also says that the Libre loses accuracy at the extremes of readings - both low and high. So best to check with a finger prick if you are going to act on a reading.
If you want to improve accuracy and spare your fingers you can buy add on transmitters such as Blucon and Miao Miao. The former is from the U.S , the latter China. They transmit via Bluetooth to an open source app on your phone - IOS and android. There are also other CGMs such as Dexcom and Guardian 3.
As a relatively long term user of CGMs I would suggest that you start with Libre- it’s the cheapest option, reliable and does what it promises. I hope this overview helps. Cheers. Leeanne
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