To CGM or not to CGM........
Hi Guys.
Need a little advice from the experts.
I have been on the MM Veo pump for the past 2 months and my doc now want me to add the CGM system. The only problem is that my insurance wont cover the sensors and they are hellishly expensive here in SA.
I finger stick approx. 10 to 12 times per day and all of my test strips (300/month) are covered by my insurance. I really don't mind jabbing my fingers all day, although they are starting to feel a little bit like old leather.
What is your guys experience of the CGM over intensive finger sticking...... are the advantages of CGM so great to warrant the increased cost? Lets also ask that if costs were not an option, would you still chose CGM over intensive finger sticking.
Thanks for your help.
Quazz.
Need a little advice from the experts.
I have been on the MM Veo pump for the past 2 months and my doc now want me to add the CGM system. The only problem is that my insurance wont cover the sensors and they are hellishly expensive here in SA.
I finger stick approx. 10 to 12 times per day and all of my test strips (300/month) are covered by my insurance. I really don't mind jabbing my fingers all day, although they are starting to feel a little bit like old leather.
What is your guys experience of the CGM over intensive finger sticking...... are the advantages of CGM so great to warrant the increased cost? Lets also ask that if costs were not an option, would you still chose CGM over intensive finger sticking.
Thanks for your help.
Quazz.
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Permalink Reply by Xanthasun on -
Why is your doctor suggesting it?
Personally I use it because I don't sense lows (at most I'll have trouble concentrating when I hit the 40's...) so I find it useful for just that reason, though it's nice to get a trend.
If you're still able to sense them, then it becomes more of a nice to have, but less necessary.
Is there any possibility of getting one on loan for 1-2 weeks? To just get a better feel for how things are working round the clock?
Another possibility is to get one but not use it all the time...but just when you are changing your routine (like if you decide to train for a marathon or you decide to have kids or get a new job or go through menopause) and use it to get better data on how the change is affecting your numbers.
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