Anybody use an CGM-sensor?

[IndividualMan]

Not for me, I am on the wrong continent. I was hoping you'd tell me how to qualify for these things, while usually having a BFG in the mid 80's. From what I was able to gather you need to have been using the finger prick devices for quite a while, before you can get a prescription for those CGMs.
Obviously I want them now, and not having to run to a doctor for a full year, before I *could* qualify. Paying for them myself is currently not within my budget for such things.

ah, you are an EU chud as well. you could fast track it by going to a doctor while having massively high BG, (a week of high carb days, take a few weeks of 40-50mg MK677/day, REALLY run it up. I am talking 280+, then go to your doctor, with those values & a logbook, tell him you are experiencing horrible fluctuations (which you logged), simulate those as well if needed (cut the MK, starve yourself, get the BG nice and low, or you can just fake this part by faking parts of your logs) repeat this until your doctor is really concerned for your health and you will get a fast track to a health insurence funded CGM.
(this might still take 2-3 months, but its better than the full year. Worked for some of my hungarian friends)
It does require some sacrifice (eating like a slob and munching down MK677 for a few weeks), but if doing it privately is not in your budget, this option is much cheaper.

 

[Banana Joe]

ah, you are an EU chud as well. you could fast track it by going to a doctor while having massively high BG, (a week of high carb days, take a few weeks of 40-50mg MK677/day, REALLY run it up. I am talking 280+, then go to your doctor, with those values & a logbook, tell him you are experiencing horrible fluctuations (which you logged), simulate those as well if needed (cut the MK, starve yourself, get the BG nice and low, or you can just fake this part by faking parts of your logs) repeat this until your doctor is really concerned for your health and you will get a fast track to a health insurence funded CGM.
(this might still take 2-3 months, but its better than the full year. Worked for some of my hungarian friends)
It does require some sacrifice (eating like a slob and munching down MK677 for a few weeks), but if doing it privately is not in your budget, this option is much cheaper.

Thanks, why not just drink dextrose right before they draw blood, or shoot slin for the other way around?!
It seems like I need to make really elaborated plan for that, sigh. Can't I just get that damn thing to be able to optimise that Milos slin bulk, that I want to have done at least once, before I have to downsize due to old age?

 

[Avies48]

You should read this thread

Post in thread 'Great deal on Libre 3 plus CGMs'

Aug 22, 2025

Does anyone get bad scaring from these?
Each CGM leaves behind a black needle like mark which doesn't fade even after 2 months+..I'm putting trazodone but it doesn't seem to help

Wow no (but you had me checking). Which model are you using?

• Ghoul

I use the Libre 3+.
No insurance involvement.
I don't put any covering, tried a few brands and they all gave me heat rash.
If it falls out (for any reason), they will send u a brand new one free -- really quick shipping.

I have gotten it replaced a few times so far.

What kind of pricing thru the no insurance? With the coupon ? Still around 170 for 3 months of usage isnt bad…

 

[IndividualMan]

Thanks, why not just drink dextrose right before they draw blood, or shoot slin for the other way around?!
It seems like I need to make really elaborated plan for that, sigh. Can't I just get that damn thing to be able to optimise that Milos slin bulk, that I want to have done at least once, before I have to downsize due to old age?

that would also work, but you have to have a history of high blood sugar. spiking it a bit a few times usually is not enough/wont spike high enough.
You want your Doctor to REALLY worry about your health.
To peak that high you have to time the measurement properly and drink a shitton of carbs. 120g gets me to around 300 with no insulin (I produce none+none injected) but assuming you do produce your own you might need more (180 to 240g). which is doable during a dreamer bulk maybe (calorie wise), but arguably less healthy than just slamming MK677 for a few weeks.

 

[Photon]

What kind of pricing thru the no insurance? With the coupon ? Still around 170 for 3 months of usage isnt bad…

Ghoul has a deal for 225 for 6, aka 3 months here.
Probably better than what i paid for.

Post in thread 'Great deal on Libre 3 plus CGMs'

Jul 21, 2025

seems like that Levels app costs about $40 per month,,

For the annual sub, it's $199.

Instead of signing up for a $40 month to try it out, if you sign up for a year, you can cancel within 30 days for a full refund (set a reminder lol).

Best deal i could put together was roughly 25% off by stacking these 2 offers.

Search for Huberman Lab sponsors and there's a referral link on that page that will get you two months for free, so that's 14 months for $199.

When checking out, put in coupon code Roland10 in for another 10% off (works as of now, have no idea how long it's valid...

• Ghoul

 

[Avies48]

Ghoul has a deal for 225 for 6, aka 3 months here.
Probably better than what i paid for.

Post in thread 'Great deal on Libre 3 plus CGMs'

Jul 21, 2025

seems like that Levels app costs about $40 per month,,

For the annual sub, it's $199.

Instead of signing up for a $40 month to try it out, if you sign up for a year, you can cancel within 30 days for a full refund (set a reminder lol).

Best deal i could put together was roughly 25% off by stacking these 2 offers.

Search for Huberman Lab sponsors and there's a referral link on that page that will get you two months for free, so that's 14 months for $199.

When checking out, put in coupon code Roland10 in for another 10% off (works as of now, have no idea how long it's valid...

• Ghoul

I think with my insurance it was 225 but with abbot’s coupon it brought it down to 170ish and out of pocket less than insurance for me anyways