BristolUK

How many weeks is a few?

If it's 4 and testing 4 times daily, that's the equivalent of 112 test strips which would cost around $95 which is around £57.

You'd save $10 on lancets too.

ann m

I think each sensor only stays on for 14 days and they are £57.95 each. That seems a lot (the monitor starter pack of a new meter and two sensors is £160.)

Bearing in mind we don't currently pay anything for any of her supplies, this would have to be pretty life changing to make it worthwhile. It sounds fab in principal, and we've been in Ireland this week and an aunt has been using it and singing it's praises.

It likely won't be in Canada for a while yet, and then it might take another year or two to enter mainstream treatments to be covered by insurance companies

BristolUK

In that case it is a lot.

Oink

I think Canada invented type 2 diabetes.

Stinkypup

Lantus and Humalog are fine- the more modern ultra fast ones are beginning to be questioned by the insurance companies in BC anyhow- they also are baulking at what they perceive as "excessive use" of testing strips. They are a rip off it has to be said. I love the sound of the patch tester but as Bristol says, 14 days is crazily expensive

No, that was definitely the Americans

Oink

They're the same things.

ChloeNelson1993

I have actually trialled this for 2 weeks.

Pros- *super easy to just swipe the machine over your arm and see your bg( yes you still have to carry a machine)
*it shows 24 hour trends in your bgs so can see where issues may be arising ( useful through the night or when you wouldn't usually test)
*can predict how your bgs are going by showing arrows (either gradually up or down or shooting up or down)

Cons- *the price
*mine fell off after 9 days
*you still have to test by finger prick sometimes as they are not completely accurate due to the readings coming from interstitial fluid ( said I was 4 when I was actually 2 and hypo)

I didn't continue with it after the trial but I do follow quite a few people on Instagram who love them , especially those on a pump.

Thanks

ChloeNelson1993

Another question(sorry).

I have applied for the IEC visa and have been accepted into the pool ( but understand the chances are looking pretty slim ).

With regard to medicals it says you only need one if a job requires it etc . I am wanting to be as prepared as possible in case I am one of the select few ( approximately 25% apparently). I have applied for my security check in advance but I'm not sure if I should get a medical too.

Can any of you diabetics who have moved to Canada advise?

Many thanks

Stinkypup

Former Yorkshireman posted this elsewhere, this should help.

Medical exam requirements for temporary residents (visitors, students and workers)

BristolUK

You're living dangerously.

Stinkypup

I know, Snoop told me off- her being a Manc and all.... Do I care? ..I just get called a dirty Southerner

ChloeNelson1993

Update.

I received an invitation to apply!(yeyyy). On the application it had medical (required) and I have therefore booked.

Really worried now as I feel this could be the thing that lets me down as my hba1c is 78 ☹. However the fact I have had so many replies from fellow diabetics I am hopeful I still stand a chance.

Wish me luck

Almost Canadian

Before my medical, I asked my diabetic consultant to write a letter explaining how long I had been a diabetic and how well controlled my diabetes was. As a result, I was not asked to attend for further tests.

Is your reference to 78 a typo, or have they changed the system in the UK? IIRC, when I left the UK 11 years ago, an average of 6.0 was good. Over here, an average of 7.0 is good.

ChloeNelson1993

Thats a good idea i could try that , especially as i am having to travel 3 and a half hours for the medical id prefer not tohave to go back again .

Yes I believe they have changed recently I have used a converter and it says it converts to 9.3%? So yeah I don't have the best control, although I have getting it down from 11.6%.

Snowy560

Please read the link as to who does and who does not require a medical for an IEC Work Permit:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/medic/exam/who.asp