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I'm glad that family eventually got on top of the issues with their daughter, but I'm not sure what the point of the video was, or the point of it being posted here??
To me, it's something that would get posted by someone who has no clue about living with or managing type 1 diabetes.
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I had my 6 month check in with my Endocrinologist earlier this week. I have never met the man in person as all our appointments have been via telehealth, but his approach to managing my diabetes has been refreshing after years of insensitive doctors who only look at the numbers in black and white. My endo is the head of diabetes research at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, I was refereed to him a few years ago on the advise this man was be most helpful to my situation.
I went into the session this week with the intent of perusing an insulin pump, as I felt now was the time to make the step. My doctor thought I should start with a CGM first and see if I can get some better control from that alone and then assess if a insulin pump would needed later. The thought being here is that if I can get better control outside of the times when I do blood tests, then I may not need a pump. And this is why I like this doctor, past endo's were pushing me in a direction I wasn't ready for or needed. Again, the black and white mentality not suiting every patient. I have used the Freestyle Libre before but was not especially impressed. Since then, the sensor has been updated so I feel like it's worth having another go at using them. I just need to find an efficient way to keep them attached securely. Due to my work outdoors, I was having issues with the adhesive peeling in hot conditions. These sensors last 14 days and cost $94 a pop, I don't qualify for subsidies, if the sensor falls off in that period, it can not be re-attached. Anyway, I keep trying to manage this as best I can.
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There are a few companies that do adhesive patches for the cgm's, due to the lack of suitable adhesive by the product itself, as you have discovered.
We use Rockadex https://rockadex.com.au/ I think you can also get like a sleeve to wear over top too but these don't appeal to everyone. My eldest loves her libre sensor (new version). Connects to her phone so very easy to scan whenever you like and provides good data throughout the day. My youngest uses dexcom g6 as she has the new tandem t slim pump and that pairs with the g6 to be almost a closed loop system. Real shame that you don't qualify for any subsidy. It doesn't sound right to me but I'm sure you've checked it out. Have you tried JDRF? They offer some support also if you can't get govt support. Good to hear you've found a good Dr. Makes a big difference.
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I fall outside the eligibility for subsidized sensors, not being under 21 and not pregnant and I don't qualify for concessions.
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Sorry to butt in but I needed to keep pain patches attached and ended up on biceps with a elastic tube bandage, may help you out, worth a try
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