Rachelle says her condition was 'taboo' 40 years ago, but the stigma is lifting on type 1 diabetes

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Australians living with type 1 diabetes have access to more affordable Continuous Glucose Monitoring technology from today thanks to a government subsidy.

"With these [CGM] devices, parents can track their kids' sugar levels.

For the past seven years, Ms Swan has been paying the full cost of a FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM, which costs $92.50 per fortnight, plus postage."It was great not having to get your meter out, clean your finger, prick your finger.

 

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