Do you use a the Libre as your meter as well? I only ask because I have an Accuchek Combo and before that I had the Spirit which doesn't come with its own meter, however I was given a meter by my diabetes team which is very similar to the one I now now use with the Combo. I get the test strips on prescription with the Combo and only use the Freestyle as a reader.
You're the first person I've come across who like me doesn't use the meter as a remote handset for the pump. However if you are used to the Accuchek pump I don't think there's any real need to change if you get on with it; you don't have to use the meter if you don't want to!
I have never used the handset either. I am an electrician & regularly work with garage doors ,alarms & various remotes. I would much rather see the pump.
Hi Nikki, welcome to the forum 🙂 Just wanted to point out that the Libre isn't a true CGM, as you have to scan it to get a reading. A true CGM is a lot more expensive, but it does 'scan' constantly and has alarms to warn you when you are out of range. Also, you should still use a meter to do fingerprick tests if you drive, as the Libre readings aren't accepted by the DVLA. Do you do fingerprick tests to confirm your levels if you feel low or high and the Libre shows you are fine? This would be particularly important if you are basing insulin doses on what it is telling you, as you could end up giving yourself too much or too little. Although the Libre is a very useful tool, it can be very inaccurate at times, but meters are very rarely wrong, so make sure you keep yourself safe! 🙂
In the last few years my lifestyle is changed and having the pump that I've got has caused a few issues for me I'm not thinking of changing right away but I know after so many years they upgrade the pump and I'm thinking of taking the opportunity to find one that better suits my needs
The freestyle Libre is classed as a continuous glucose monitor on my insurance as I have insurance for both My pump and My metres I use it as a continuous glucose monitor but it also accepts blood test and ketone tests as it is also a normal testing metre I do tests when I need to. Is just easier to keep it all in one machine rather than having two different machines very rarely finger prick when I am doing a bolus and I've never found it wrong I understand what you're saying and I do check when I'm high or low but only if I have concerns to I've had my Libra for about 2 years now and I can honestly say it is only ever been point 2 or point 3 difference in my sugar levels from blood test to scan but like I mentioned before and I'll mention again I do finger prick all on the same metre
Makes sense to me 🙂
I agree about the Libre. Suits me too 🙂
Thought so, thanks
