Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Type 1 Diabeties 76 Years Old New Technology

  • 22-04-2016 11:32pm
    #1
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭


    My father is a type 1 diabetic since the age of 43 and is now 76 years old.

    I have seen new technology that can make his life easier and less painful of having to inject himself and prick his fingers constantly all day every day, but he says he is used to the old way which is a shame as his fingers are basically wreaked from pricking them all the time to let blood for the tester.

    I would be interested to hear from other folk out there that are type 1 diabetic and how they manage with new technology that saves you from pricking your fingers all day every day.

    What is the best working method science has now to test your blood sugar/glucose levels without having to stab yourself ?

    Thanks

    Bong.


Comments

  • #2
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    He could get a CGM but that will still involve having to get the sensor under the skin every fortnight or so not to mention how expensive they are. Honestly I don't mind checking the bloods each day. What meter is he using? He could be using a rather old one at this stage. I swear by an AccuChek Mobile. Maybe look towards improving the meter he has because the technology sadly isn't there yet to do what you want to do.


  • #3
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    P_1 wrote: »
    He could get a CGM but that will still involve having to get the sensor under the skin every fortnight or so not to mention how expensive they are. Honestly I don't mind checking the bloods each day. What meter is he using? He could be using a rather old one at this stage. I swear by an AccuChek Mobile. Maybe look towards improving the meter he has because the technology sadly isn't there yet to do what you want to do.

    He uses the small mobile test strips still, but it is a shame that the technology isn't there yet to save having to lance your fingers. I suppose in time they will come up with something better.

    I showed him that AccuChek mobile but he said he was happy enough to use his own strip mobile one.

    Thanks for the reply.


  • #4
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,286 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    There is the new Libra coming out- essentially you put a new sensor just under your skin every 10 days or so- and you swipe it with a reader (its NFC) to get a blood sugar reading. You still need to do the odd regular blood test from your fingers- to make sure the sensor is working properly (it has a reasonably short lifespan- about 8-10 days) and the sensor needs to be replaced when its exhausted.

    Its a different approach- it may suit some people- perhaps.......

    How many tests is your Dad doing? Your perception of his testing- and his perception- could be vastly different........ If he is happy with regular testing though- and given his age- surely the kindest thing to do is allow him continue with what he is familiar with?


  • #5
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    The_Conductor wrote: »
    There is the new Libra coming out- essentially you put a new sensor just under your skin every 10 days or so- and you swipe it with a reader (its NFC) to get a blood sugar reading. You still need to do the odd regular blood test from your fingers- to make sure the sensor is working properly (it has a reasonably short lifespan- about 8-10 days) and the sensor needs to be replaced when its exhausted.

    Its a different approach- it may suit some people- perhaps.......

    How many tests is your Dad doing? Your perception of his testing- and his perception- could be vastly different........ If he is happy with regular testing though- and given his age- surely the kindest thing to do is allow him continue with what he is familiar with?

    Absolutely, I will let him do what he's happy with, I was just exploring for information as to make it a bit less annoying for him with the lance method.

    He does 7 lances in a day and of course at 4am every morning, he did say that injecting himself twice a day is a walk in the park but lancing the fingers for so long is a lot worse, he is amazed himself that the technology is not there yet to dispose of the lance method and I concur with his thinking.

    Well he's doing well and doing the tests by the book but he did go on many lows recently, had to squirt the bottle of Dextrose Gel in his right mouth cheek to bring him out as the normal Lucozade didn't do the job that time. His wish is for non lance but as you folk said the tech is just not there yet.


Advertisement