Why are diabetics (type 1) still not given the gadget that frees them from finger prick blood tests?

[Amity Island]

I couldn't promote this "gadget" enough!

Why are diabetics STILL being denied access to lifesaving technology?

NHS bosses promised 80,000 Britons with type 1 diabetes a wearable blood glucose monitor, but it has been revealed that in some areas, just one patient in ten is receiving the device.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[helli]

I love my Libre and feel privileged to have it on prescription.
But the article makes me angry.
Phrases like "Lifesaving technology" and
"Deadly type 1" makes it sound like anyone with the conditions but no Libre will die instantly. What about those who have lived for 40, 50, 60 years and longer without this technology, without fast acting insulin for most of their type 1 lives and with "pee sticks" for testing.
I absolutely agree Cgms are brilliant but, as the thread about language explains, we need to think of the impact of the words we use. What would someone scared and newly diagnosed with Type 1 feel after reading that article?

 

[Amity Island]

I love my Libre and feel privileged to have it on prescription.
But the article makes me angry.
Phrases like "Lifesaving technology" and
"Deadly type 1" makes it sound like anyone with the conditions but no Libre will die instantly. What about those who have lived for 40, 50, 60 years and longer without this technology, without fast acting insulin for most of their type 1 lives and with "pee sticks" for testing.
I absolutely agree Cgms are brilliant but, as the thread about language explains, we need to think of the impact of the words we use. What would someone scared and newly diagnosed with Type 1 feel after reading that article?

That's the news for you! Full of fear inducing phrases, used in copious amounts, daily. They could of intead chosen to just write in a supporting, caring manner. They seem to think (have no idea why) that people actually want to read about "bad" news. No need for it really.