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Adriana De Flumeri shares how life has improved since her five-year-old daughter, Lara, got her first CGM

“Lara had her CGM inserted on December 19, 2016,” says Adriana. “We made the decision for CGM as it meant a better quality of life. Since she started using it, finger pricks have reduced dramatically. There’s no more waking up at 10pm, midnight or 3am to check on her. Now, an alarm sounds if her BGLs are close to a low or high. It ‘s helped her understand her diabetes better, and the importance of taking insulin and eating the correct foods. Consequently, her BGLs have improved. Not only has the subsidy made managing Lara’s diabetes cheaper, most importantly, families that couldn’t afford it before can now access this life-saving device.”