Add Abbott Freestyle Libre to the Irish Long Term Illness Scheme

Comments

#2002

I have 2 type 1 diabetics xxx

(Co mayo, 2016-12-04)

#2005

My friends son is using it for trial and it's made a huge difference.

(Dublin, 2016-12-04)

#2010

Every child deserves to have the help they need without the parents being under pressure.

(Summerhill, 2016-12-05)

#2014

A friend is in need of this

(Carlow, 2016-12-04)

#2015

My 7 years old type 1 really needs this

(Kilkenny, 2016-12-04)

#2017

A member of my family will benefit from this

(Brisbane, 2016-12-04)

#2018

I work with children with diabetes.

(Kells, 2016-12-05)

#2020

Who knows what the future holds for our own kids!

(Kinnegad, 2016-12-06)

#2023

My son age 8 has type 1 diabetes for three years. His device should be able to him.

(Galway, 2016-12-05)

#2026

Signing for my little great niece

(West Kelowna. BC, 2016-12-05)

#2027

I'm signing because kids shouldn't have to work this hard to have a childhood!!

(Dublin, 2016-12-04)

#2029

I have family and friends who are Type 1 & anything that makes life easier for them is worth fighting for.

(Galway, 2016-12-05)

#2035

Can't support haves versus have nots!

(sligo, 2016-12-05)

#2036

My granddaughter has type 1 diabetes

(Dublin, 2016-12-06)

#2037

I know of a family struggling with their child. All they want is the best treatment for her but with unemployment its not always possible to get the best treatment that everyone deserves

(Donegal, 2016-12-09)

#2040

This is so vital for type 1 children as it would make life that little bit easier when they already have so much to deal with.

(Maynooth, 2016-12-06)

#2042

My son is type 1 since he was 4, small changes like this can make a big difference to him ,please x

(Mayo, 2016-12-08)

#2050

It can change lives.

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#2053

As a teacher of student who is often distracted and worried about readings this device will help greatly

(Cork, 2016-12-04)

#2055

It will help so many families

(Arklow, 2016-12-08)

#2059

My friends child uses this for her diabetics, it has helped her immensely.

(Dublin, 2016-12-04)

#2061

I have a dear friend who has a gorgeous little girls who has type 1 diabetes and she absolutely deserves this device, along with all other children affected by this disease.

(Galway, 2016-12-05)

#2064

Because for a good cause

(Dublin, 2016-12-04)

#2065

It's obviously a lti

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#2066

I know too many type 1 diabetics and life is tough with that disease

(Kildare, 2016-12-05)

#2068

My 4 yr old daughter is tired of doing finger pricks every couple of hours 7 days a week this disease is tough enough on children anything than can make it easier while still being financially viable should be available to her

(Co. Wicklow, 2016-12-04)

#2069

I'm signing this because it will safe my dad putting a needle in his finger up to 10 times a day.

(Limerick, 2016-12-04)

#2070

I am a careworker within young people with intellectual disabilities and see first hand the upset of the finger prices

(Tipperary, 2016-12-04)

#2071

With the advance in medical technology this is an essential addition to help improve the lives of many sufferers and especially younger children.

(Kildare, 2016-12-04)

#2072

My son has T1 diabeties for the last 10 years and is finding it very difficult now he is 12... I think this will help him a lot monitoring his readings and help us understand what is making his readings vary so much. Anything that can make our young children's life easier is worth fighting for so all children have access to this devise.

(Dunboyne, 2016-12-04)

#2078

As someone with an LTI I recognise the importance of the need for knowledge that one has continued health supports ,treatments,prescriptions regardless of your circumstance.

(Cork, 2016-12-05)

#2080

We have two young nieces with type 1 diabetes.

(Donegal, 2016-12-09)

#2082

It's important that children with diabetes have the best care possible.

(Lichfield, 2016-12-04)

#2088

I feel it's a right diabetics type 1 should have the libra to make life a little easier for each one of them!

(Donegal, 2016-12-04)

#2089

Because my 16 yo daughter if type 1 diabetic since she was 9 months old. We have been self funding the libre for her after getting a scannER on trial from crumlin hospital. Before this she was not testing enough due.to not wanting to do tests in front of her peers and her hba1c was increasing at every clinic visit. Now with the libre after only 5 months her hba1c is back down to 7, it has been proven that t1's who keep their hba1c in range suffer less diabetic related complications and therefore less of a cost to our health service in the long run.

(Dublin 22, 2016-12-04)

#2091

My son has Type 1 Diabetes and saving his fingers from constant finger pricking is important

(Galway, 2016-12-09)

#2092

This improves the quality of life for my daughter who has type 1 diabetes which is a long-term illness.

(Claremorris, 2016-12-04)

#2094

I have a 5 year old grandchild who is a type 1 diabetic and it would help him so much

(Wexford, 2016-12-05)

#2100

It will be great for all the children and particularly my friends 2 little girls

(Claremorris, 2016-12-06)

#2105

My niece Alannah dagger has type one diabetes and is 7..she has had it since is 3.

(Jumeauville, 2016-12-06)

#2107

My best friends daughter needs this

(Arklow, 2016-12-04)

#2108

Should be available to everyone

(Sligo, 2016-12-04)

#2110

I'm also a type 1 diabetic and this unit would make life so much easier for myself and people around me

(Wexford, 2016-12-04)

#2113

I'm signing because diabetes is a long term illness and this device is relatively inexpensive yet would make a huge difference to the management of the condition and the patient's quality of life.

(Bray, 2016-12-07)

#2117

I am a freestyle libre user and I am finding it very expensive to fund but it has change my diabetes control tremendously

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#2119

If there is an alternative to pricking your finger numerous times of day it should be made available to all. Not only will it reduce unnecessary pain but it will encourage better diabetic control .

(Lincolnshire, 2016-12-04)

#2120

My daughters are Dibetics

(Kilkenny, 2016-12-04)

#2122

my friends child needs this device

(Dublin, 2016-12-09)

#2123

I am a type 1 diabetic for 20yrs now and the Freestyle Libre is an amazing device for someone like me and many others who test their blood glucose levels 6-8 times daily. This device is one that we have looked forward to for so long and it will benefit us so much in our diabetes control.

(Tipperary, 2016-12-09)

#2127

It has to be done

(Waterford, 2016-12-04)

#2128

because I know what it's like to prick for blood when had gestational diabetes, I can only imagine how hard it is for kids and adults to do it on a regular basis.

(Brisbane, 2016-12-10)

#2136

All children deserve a fair chance to a "normal" life ❤️

(Claremorris, 2016-12-08)

#2138

My friend's son has type 1 and this is so very important for his good health

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#2139

To help my niece

(Somerville, 2016-12-11)

#2143

I know too many people with diabetes that have the stress of having to test their blood levels with the finger prick. It can be difficult at times especially if out in the public.

(longwood, 2016-12-04)

#2148

I know the huge difference this can make to young T1 DM patients and the huge costs some parents are taking on to self fund this device.

(Dublin 24, 2016-12-11)

#2149

I'm signing this cause I'm a type 1 diabetic and I'm use the freestyle sensor and it's changed the live some much but it's too expansive to buy the sensors

(Galway, 2016-12-11)

#2150

My husband is type 1 and this product looks fab for kids. They girl on the late late wS an inspiration

(Offaly, 2016-12-11)

#2154

Type 1 diabetes can only be managed properly with the right tools. In the long term, this means that the patient will be healthier and money can be saved.

(Dublin, 2016-12-12)

#2155

This should be available to everyone

(Westmeath, 2016-12-12)

#2157

this issue is so important

(Cambridge, 2016-12-12)

#2160

It is the most humane gadget i have seen from young through to the older person. If it was me I would want it.

(Thurles, 2016-12-12)

#2163

It is life changing piece of equipment and should not just for those who can afford it.

(Sligo, 2016-12-12)

#2165

im signing the petition because ive used the device as a trial on behalf of abbott for a month. it was the best thing ever in terms of controling blood sugar levels and avoided any hypos.

(galway, 2016-12-12)

#2167

It would greatly improve the quality of the lives of children , where there would be no need for the use it the dreaded finger prick devices

(Co. Mayo, 2016-12-12)

#2172

My daughter has type 1 and it would save her at least 10 fingerpricks per day

(Trim, 2016-12-13)

#2173

Because every child has a right to upto date and effective treatment.

(Dubkin, 2016-12-13)

#2177

This device should be made available and accessible financially for all diabetics if possible and minimally for minors.

(Cork, 2016-12-13)

#2179

My daughter has diabetes and it's very important we hope the children all we can do she's trying to get account

(Rock port, 2016-12-14)

#2180

My 9 year old daughter in T1 diabetic

(Dublin, 2016-12-14)

#2184

My friends son has type 1 diabetes

(dublin, 2016-12-14)

#2185

This is a life changing device

(dublin, 2016-12-14)

#2186

Kids need this device

(Galway, 2016-12-14)

#2190

To drastically improve so many lives

(Mayo, 2016-12-14)

#2193

Every child deserves a medication that will help them, no matter what the cost.

(Limerick, 2016-12-15)

#2197

My girlfriend was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a few years ago. Seeing her deal with this on a daily basis has given me a huge appreciation for what she and types 1s all over the world have to go through to try maintain blood sugar levels. Having read about this new meter available I instantly wanted to know if this was available. constant finger pricking is one of the things she hates most about being diabetic and it would make her so so happy if she were to finally be rid of pricking her finger! I really hope this gets brought in as soon as possible so she can be happier!!

(Dublin, 2016-12-15)

#2200

I have a diabetic son and niece and want a better quality of life for them and all my family

(Wexford, 2016-12-15)