Cloud 999

[queenofmean]

I'm on it and I'm not getting off it.

Had my diabetes clinic today and I stunned my nurse, the Consultant who is one of the top Consultants and myself.

My nurse was impressed at how quickly this new Insulin has transformed my readings and myself - I feel like a new person!

Consultant was struggling to get his head around how I'd gone from and hbA1c of 86% to 64% in 5 months - normally people chip away at it. I was expecting to be at 80% or something. But he wants to change my fast acting to a better and more fast acting insulin which he thinks will benefit me better. But I am allowed to think about it for a week or so. He also wants me to have a libre meter but I told him I don't want one but I'd consider one for a few weeks instead of full time.

But I am so happy...things are FINALLY going right Diabetes wise.

[albaqwerty]

You'll make the right decision !
I really am so thrilled for you ((hugs)) xx

[Lie-in King]

Just seen this - I'm really pleased for you, QoM :-) x

[hc4361]

Yay!
Why don't you want a libre meter?

[queenofmean]

I'm sure I will Alba - it's just a bit of a catch 22 to be fair.

Thank you LIK :)

Ta hc.

While I like it I don't like having to constantly wear it last time I had one I had on sensor in for a week the second I pulled out after 3 days coz it was driving me insane - also the cost puts me off.

[hc4361]

I've never had a problem with them but the cost is off putting. I would use the system all the top if it were subsidised by the NHS, or cheaper.
I thought the consultant was offering them on the NHS. Silly me

[queenofmean]

I think he wants me to have one on all the time but I said no. I did agree to temporarily wear one but only if the hospital would provide me with one - which they do from time to time.

I guess there will be some who like them and some who don't. If I'm honest hc - I don't like wearing things when I don't have to. I hate wearing shoes or anything really on my feet when I'm at home.

I could have the one the hospital use that you wear for a week and take off take in and they download the data. But will see what they when I go back in August to see the Nurse

[hc4361]

You're doing really well without one so don't feel pressured. :)

[queenofmean]

Thank you hc...I am today has been really good 9 and 9 and 7 I've to check a few hours after meals now so due in 15 mins.

I'm quite old school too...I refuse to have a pump. But I'm doing well without that too.

Sorry for the wee delay was running about putting away a huge order.