Add Abbott Freestyle Libre to the Irish Long Term Illness Scheme

Comments

#1407

I have family who need this drug and for it to be affordable

(Wexford, 2016-12-05)

#1414

I think it should be available to any child who wants it, it old make their lives a little easier with this disease.

(Lucan, 2016-12-04)

#1415

i'm type 1

(dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1424

Everyone should have access to any means possible to assist them with an illness they suffer with....especially children, if it makes life/treatment any easier

(Cavan, 2016-12-05)

#1427

My 11 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes & is struggling with all the finger pricks her fingers have got so sore & it's hard to get blood, this would make life with type 1 diabetes a little bit easier

(Donegal, 2016-12-05)

#1429

This would make my sister, niece and nephew's life a lot easier and increase there health!!

(Burtonport, Donegal, 2016-12-05)

#1430

I am signing this petition because I am diabetic and it will make a huge difference to my diabetic control. Thank you.

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1433

my friend has Diabetes type 1

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1436

We have a friend with type 1 Diabetes and everyday i see how hard it is to live a normal life with this desease.

(dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1446

My 17 yr old son is Type 1. This would be invaluable to him, making things easier on him. Fingers get so sore from finger pricking.

(Waterford, 2016-12-05)

#1448

I have diabetic friends.

(Kilkenny, 2016-12-05)

#1449

My best friend has diabetes and this device has changed her life and I would love to see it continue to do so for her and so many others

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1453

This should be made available on the medical card
Life is tough enough for children with diabetes at least this would help them & there families

(Dundalk co Louth, 2016-12-05)

#1454

I have family and friends who have diabetes

(Sixmilebridge, 2016-12-05)

#1457

My niece has type 1 and this would be amazing for her. No child should have to prickly their skin 10 times a day.

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1458

This would be amazing for my daughter. She's 9 and sick of the sore fingers

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1459

People in Ireland need this

(Waterford, 2016-12-05)

#1467

Olivia kilkenny

(Claremorris, 2016-12-05)

#1469

I think all kids living with Type 1 Diabetes should be entitled to anything that makes being a kid easier for them

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1471

This should be made available to all patients in need of it.

(Birmingham, 2016-12-05)

#1477

A little 4yr old family member needs this

(Wicklow, 2016-12-05)

#1483

make life easier for T1s

(Ballinrobe, 2016-12-04)

#1487

This product will give diabetics a new lease of life, especially young children with diabetes.

(Killybegs, 2016-12-05)

#1497

I honestly believe a person with a lifelong medical condition should have as much help as they can get in managing their illness without worry and stress

(New Ross, 2016-12-05)

#1501

My daughter has had type 1 diabetes for almost 12 years. That's a lot of finger pricks!

(Wexford, 2016-12-05)

#1505

I believe a sick child is entitled to the best care and not have to pay through the roof for it

(O'Callaghan's Mills, Co Clare, 2016-12-04)

#1510

I'm signing because I am a type 1 diabetic who tests blood numerous times a day! This libre would prove to be cost effective to the hse and would give me better control of my blood sugars which would hopefully prevent complications giving me a healthier lifestyle and again saving the HSE more money

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1514

children need all the help they can get to make their life easier for them.

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1515

I think having this system available for kids would make accepting their diabetes a little easier and hopefully they will go on to manage their diabetes better and have less long term adverse complications.

(Cork, 2016-12-05)

#1516

I'm signing because a friend of mine has two lovely little daughters that would really benefit from this. thank you.

(Claremorris, 2016-12-05)

#1519

Bernadette McDonnell.

(Claremorris, co. Mayo, 2016-12-05)

#1520

My nephew is type 1

(Graiguenamanagh co Kilkenny, 2016-12-05)

#1521

All type 1 children should have this so they have less needles being poked into their bodies

(Claremorris, 2016-12-05)

#1524

It could save lives

(Laois, 2016-12-05)

#1530

All patients should have the access to this.

(Co Wicklow, 2016-12-05)

#1533

I think this type of treatment should be free

(Galway, 2016-12-04)

#1534

A needle price vs a beep is a no brainer to me for any little kid diagnosed with diabetes

(Monaghan, 2016-12-05)

#1537

My son has type 1 diabetes

(Carlow, 2016-12-05)

#1547

Baz ashmawy

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1553

I'm type 1 with gastroperisus and need CGM to improve my BG control

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1554

My son is a Type 1 since he was 12 ; this would have greatly helped him during the horrific first year of diagnosis and since. Hope this petition works. Good luck with it.

(Wexford, 2016-12-05)

#1555

It would make such a difference to kids with diabetes

(Mayo, 2016-12-05)

#1559

I cannot afford the price over 10 years diabetic

(Mountrath, 2016-12-05)

#1563

Everyone should have equal access to this vital piece of equipment

(Shannon, 2016-12-05)

#1567

My son is Type 1 and this devise could literally give him a better quality of life instantly

(Athboy, 2016-12-05)

#1569

I think it's about time the government got the kick up the ass that they need and they start making available to the people of Ireland what is needed for different health issues...

(Ballyhaunis, 2016-12-05)

#1572

Someone I love would benefit greatly

(Dublin, 2016-12-05)

#1576

My friends family needs this

(Londonderry, 2016-12-06)

#1577

It would make life so much easier for children with type 1 diabeatus

(Tipperary, 2016-12-05)

#1584

I think this is a fantastic advancement for blood glucose monitoring

(Cabinteely, 2016-12-06)

#1585

Young kids need this asap

(Limerick, 2016-12-06)

#1586

It should be available to anyone who needs it. Not just people who are well able to afford it. There is plenty of people who need it and not able to afford it. Any thing that makes an illness easier should be there for everyone to use.

(Wexford, 2016-12-04)

#1588

A friend is in need

(Washington, 2016-12-06)

#1589

I'm signing because this would make a huge difference for my nephew, Aidan

(Singapore, 2016-12-06)

#1599

My brother was a type 1diabetic so I understand the difficulties faced with living with diabetes especially for a young child. My brother died from diabetes related issues aged 39

(Dublin, 2016-12-06)