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Freestyle Libre petition

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Was at my Docs today & showed the new device & they were impressed 😎 Please keep voting 😉
 
Have you had a look at this Jonty. You can check every 2mins every day for 2 weeks if you need too 🙂
 
Been of the site for a few weeks, and first thing I see is this meter 🙂. While I am type 2 and regularly test can see this meter is of great benefit to anyone who has to test regularly.

Petition signed as well.
 
pav said:
Been of the site for a few weeks, and first thing I see is this meter 🙂. While I am type 2 and regularly test can see this meter is of great benefit to anyone who has to test regularly.

Petition signed as well.
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Nice to see you back pav, I hope you are well 🙂
 
Northerner said:
Nice to see you back pav, I hope you are well 🙂
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Unfortunately not, just been put in the high risk category for feet damage, the circulation and feeling is up the creek, now being put on monthly podiarist check up espec after suffering more blisters several pairs of shoes now binned.
 
Well done for signing Pav ! I don't think people realise T2 & T1 can use this device. You can use it for weeks picture of where your Bg is. Every 2mins or every min . No charge once you have the senser in place on your arm. Is very very good 🙂
 
Was wondering on ther cost of the sensors, compared to the strips I get through a month.
 
Hi Pav. It would be cheaper for NHS so I have been told. Test strips are very approx. £1 a go, The sensors are £60 - the vat & last for 2 weeks ! Keep them votes coming in cos is ex gadget 😎
 
HOBIE said:
Hi Pav. It would be cheaper for NHS so I have been told. Test strips are very approx. £1 a go, The sensors are £60 - the vat & last for 2 weeks ! Keep them votes coming in cos is ex gadget 😎
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Test strips cost the NHS more like 30p each (box of 50 usually £15). You still need to test with the Libre, but not as often so it's not a complete replacement, but it does provide a lot of additional information that you couldn't get from strips alone 🙂
 
Was out on Peddle bike this morning & testing every few mins 🙂 A good toy 😎
 
I would not have done so many finger prick tests. So so user friendly & has put me on another playing field "Northy" Please keep signing for it & passing about with friends & people who care 😉
 
I find the graphs very good, telling you if you are going down or up.It makes you realise how hard it is to run normal. But I love it 😉
 
I was thinking of buying the meter as it looks just the thing I need, as continually all over the place still. I know the price is high for a meter but would be worth it, though without getting the sensors on prescription there's no chance of me being able to constantly use it. :(
 
Hi Pav the starter kit is vat free for Diabetics around £130 & for me its one of the best things I have ever had. I ordered 2 more sensors less than a week ago they came 2 days later. I was showing the Docs at the meeting I was at last week & they had heard about the Libre but not seen in action. The starter kit comes with Reader & 2 sensors & one sensor lasts 2 weeks. Reader is like a very small mobile & fits in pocket easy. If you car wanted 2 new tyres you would put them on. Do your self a big favour 😉
 
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