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Type 2 Diabetics:Which sensor

  
LuaRodriguez
10/31/2025 8:21 a.m.

As a Type 2 Diabetic looking to buy a sensor without insurance coverage, the cost is a real burden. I’m curious about long-term user experiences and cost-effectiveness,whether it’s the Dexcom G7, GS3, or other options out there. If you’ve used any of these, could you share your thoughts?

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Ruthbia
10/31/2025 12:50 p.m.

The cheapest is Abbott's, in Spain €64.19 each without taxes, they last 15 days.Of the two that the Libre 3 sells, it is the newest and smallest.

No sensor on the market is perfect.Everyone at some point will give you deviations regarding a capillary.

Lada enero 2015.
Uso Toujeo y Novorapid.

  
Maguina
11/07/2025 12:36 p.m.

Hello, @LuaRodriguez!

I only used the libre 2 (plus), from abbott.

If you are going to buy them, they have the 3 and 3 plus, which are newer and cost the same.If buying from abbot, I would take the 3 (plus).If they go wrong, they come off (even if there are 2 days left... or less, to run out, you call and they send you a replacement. Therefore, never throw anything away (neither box nor anything) until the sensor is exhausted or they have already managed the replacement and you know what you have to return. They don't go very well for me, but they give me a lot of confidence when it comes to notifying me of downturns. It is almost always false (because it measures me quite badly) but I check it. WhenIt's real, I'm lucky to have it and let me know.There are people who say it suits them... without trying it, you'll know.From what I read, this applies to all sensors: some find it great and others find it sad... but this is my conclusion, I don't know if it's the "norm".

Yesterday they told me that they would exchange it for the dexcom one plus (in case you didn't know it), but I don't know what it will be like...

I hope you have luck with the sensors.All the best!!


Pancreatectomía subtotal en febrero del 2020. Prediabetes en 2021. Diabética sin medicación de septiembre del 2024 hasta agosto del 2025. Glicosilada 7,8% el 5 de agosto del 2025. 18u toujeo y 4-4-4 aprida

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