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Freestyle Libre petition

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Signed 🙂 🙂
 
Hiya I will sign this as I do believe the NHS should fund these things however I do not understand really what the difference is from the dexcom g4? NHS wont approve that which is as cheap and by the reviews I have seen with the libre the dexcom seems more accurate. Is this not a CGM? Am confused! The dexcom sensors last 2 weeks and are the same price

Can anyone explain why this is so different to a CGM if it is not one?
 
I thought CGMs were not allowed on NHS? I have to fund mine. How did you manage to get yours funded? Excellent that you have got this 🙂
 
astbury1 said:
Hiya I will sign this as I do believe the NHS should fund these things however I do not understand really what the difference is from the dexcom g4? NHS wont approve that which is as cheap and by the reviews I have seen with the libre the dexcom seems more accurate. Is this not a CGM? Am confused! The dexcom sensors last 2 weeks and are the same price

Can anyone explain why this is so different to a CGM if it is not one?
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It's basically a step up from an ordinary meter and not quite a CGMS 🙂 Are Dexcom sensors guaranteed for 15 days? I thought it was much less, plus the Dexcom receiver costs hundreds more and is guaranteed for a much shorter period, I think 🙂
 
ahhh I see I shall take a better look at it. I have signed the petition i think we deserve it!🙂
 
Can everyone please use this post to talk about it ! Might get a few more sign ups ! 😉 Please
 
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love it, love it, love it! Just one day's example of matched results -
time meter sensor difference
07:00 9.9 8.7 1.2
08:05 5.0 4.3 0.7
10:00 7.4 7.4 0
11:58 7.9 5.8 2.1
14:00 6.9 7.1 -0.2
15:59 6.7 6.4 0.3
18:02 6.9 6.6 0.3
18:31 6.3 5.6 0.7
20:23 4.9 4.5 0.4
22:13 6.7 6.7 0

average 6.86 6.31 0.55
SD 1.43 1.33 0.68

and the arrow showing which way your BG is going plus the on-screen graphs make it all so much easier to understand!
 
Looks pretty accurate to me, especially when you consider that two fingerprick readings taken at the same time as each other will probably display similar disparities 🙂
 
Looks ace. I really hope the NHS support this. Could I ask a few questions about it??? considering trying one as my fingers look like they have craters in them lol... also if it is cheaper than CGM it is worth me considering. And I like gadjets lol!😛

1) Does it have a delay at all like CGMs?- looking at your results it doesnt seem to?
2) Does it measure the same fluid as a cgm?
3) If so how come this is ok to use instead of taking a proper blood metre test where with a cgm you are told definitely not to reply on it when making insulin descsions? Is this metre slightly different?
4) I note some saying that DVLA will not allow it and still have to do blood test?
5) How does it take more readings then the ones that are scanned??
6) The arrows showing trends are these like the CGM ones? For example you take a reading and get a reading or 5.5 but it indicates a 5.5 and falling or 5.5 and stable??
Additional Question-Has anyone spoken about it with their diabetes team? have they given any indication that it may be funded? What are their thoughts on this new machine? Curious!

I am very tempted to treat myself to an early xmas present!:D
 
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astbury1 said:
Looks ace. I really hope the NHS support this. Could I ask a few questions about it??? considering trying one as my fingers look like they have craters in them lol... also if it is cheaper than CGM it is worth me considering. And I like gadjets lol!😛

1) Does it have a delay at all like CGMs?- looking at your results it doesnt seem to?
2) Does it measure the same fluid as a cgm?
3) If so how come this is ok to use instead of taking a proper blood metre test where with a cgm you are told definitely not to reply on it when making insulin descsions? Is this metre slightly different?
4) I note some saying that DVLA will not allow it and still have to do blood test?
5) How does it take more readings then the ones that are scanned??
6) The arrows showing trends are these like the CGM ones? For example you take a reading and get a reading or 5.5 but it indicates a 5.5 and falling or 5.5 and stable??
Additional Question-Has anyone spoken about it with their diabetes team? have they given any indication that it may be funded? What are their thoughts on this new machine? Curious!

I am very tempted to treat myself to an early xmas present!:D
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1 - The delay is there, but an algorithm is used to 'correct' it to match a blood reading.
2 - Yes, it reads the interstitial fluid.
3 - I think you are still advised to confirm with a blood test before injecting. The meter can also be used for blood and ketone testing, so one device for all uses.
4 - Yes, you still need blood tests for DVLA.
5 - It automatically takes a reading every couple of minutes and stores these. When you 'scan' it shows you the latest reading and a trend arrow. You can download the data to see all the tests it has done, and there are graphs available on the device to show the pattern since last scan.
6 - Yes, I think this is the case, arrows show rising or falling levels (and graphs would probably confirm).

My consultant has asked me to participate in a clinical trial of the device, probably in a few weeks time. He was very enthusiastic about it, so it looks like it is attracting positive attention in the right places! 🙂

Note: I haven't used it yet, this is just what I have picked up from reading about it, so if I am wrong about anything, please correct me! 🙂
 
That sounds very positive Northy. Please if you have not signed yet "Give it a wiz" only takes a min & might do some good for us lot 🙂🙂
 
4022 now & there are 33 people viewing ! Come on you Aliens - On the first post of this tread. Does not take long & would benefit so many ! Thanks in advance !😉
 
Thanks for the responses. I soooo want one! gimmie gimmie. I have facebooked the pertition. LETS DO THIS!:D
 
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