04-05-2021, 12:48 PM | #1 |
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Freestyle Libre Blood Glucose Monitor
I tried to hide the rare-earth magnet in my Freestyle Libre on the left arm, to pull in and dispose all the nanites, but they wouldn't shot that arm.
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I went round and round with my insurance in November last year, I asked to get converted from 30-day supply to 90-day mail order (they flat out STOP at 14 days, to the minute) and my insurance said it was no longer on the formulary. After having my Dr. and I both write why I can't wear the Dex, they still denied it. Fine, I'm going to pay out of pocket. Went in, still the insurance price. Had the pharmacy call and confirm, yep, still covering it. Just last week, previous prescription was up, needed to be renewed by Dr. Guess what, they STILL covered it. Traveling, even short jaunts, is SO much easier just taking my phone to test my blood! I have to be careful when I dry off out of the shower, and sometimes in confined spaces, so that I don't brush it. But the middle/back of your upper arm is pretty comfortable! |
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04-05-2021, 07:16 PM | #6 | ||
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PS - when you said within about 10 points, was that up or down or both? |
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Yes, but I only use them for a few weeks at a time.
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FWIW, the Freestyle Libre 2 (CGM!) was recently approved for sale in the USA. The iPhone app has apparently not been approved yet by the FDA, or I'd have that on my arm right now to see how it works.....
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I pay $75 for 2 sensors, 28 days. 10 points, +/-. More as you get lower, like it might say 46 but a prick shows 60. At that point, all the really matters is I need sugar. . . |
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The new (to the USA) FL2 *is* a CGM...but the iPhone app isn't approved by the FDA yet. Quote:
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04-05-2021, 11:18 PM | #14 |
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UncleWede, here's a pic of my meter's most recent readings. Don't count the two highest ones. They were that way because of Easter feasting, which only comes once a year, so I'm allowed. lol
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I had an outpatient procedure performed two weeks ago, and they did a finger stick right before for their malpractice insurance records. The reading was off the hospital meter's scale! Such drama, and such a lame meter.
Anyway, if your doctor is letting you get away with only 14% in-range with a 175-180 upper target, please let me know if he/she is accepting new patients. My doctor would be SCREAMING at me for being that far out of control.....
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04-06-2021, 03:05 PM | #17 |
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If she quits with all the changes, I have an in-office appt with the Dr. tomorrow. We'll see how many lashes I receive.
My toughest challenge right now (and my excuse) is that the gyms are closed. I can only handle running once or twice a week. IF you combine a 46 with a 246, you get a nice average of 144 |
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Well, she said I was doing pretty good
"NO, no I'm not!" I do have to say, it's been right at a year since I actually saw her. I think she had just come back from maternity leave at that point. When she walked in the room, I had to do a double take and read the name on her lab coat, she's gained a lot more weight than I have during the pandemic. New plan is to add 1 unit of Tresiba every 4 days until my morning sugars get back below 150. I added 1 last night, but I also added 29 minutes walking after dinner. 134 this morning. 6 weeks return to see how we are doing. |
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THe sensor seemed like such a pain in the ass I decided against it. I play (PLAYED) basketball every week and I thought that having that thing on my arm in a contact sport might not be the best idea. I hVe a small kit and I can easily travel with it no problem. I test once a day when I get up in the morning and that is it. I am also type 2 and lately my avg has been below 100. A spike for me is like 110-130. When I was diagnosed my Glucose numbers were in the high 300's and my A1C was like 11. In 2 months I got it down to 150's and A1C down into the 6's. Now like I said I average under 100 and my A1C (last checked) was 5.4
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Having the Libre on my arm was a non-issue, and at 1/2 I could do a quick check to see if I still belonged on the field, or needed a glucose break. |
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I've never had issues with the Libre sensors being in my way on the back of my arms. The breathable aftermarket "donut" bandages they sell on Amazon to help hold the Libre sensors on work fine for me as additional insurance.....
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