Jennifer: I am finding keeping fit difficult due to surprise low blood sugars as I age

I am approaching 63 yrs and have been Type 1 since 1964!

With lots of hard work and keeping very fit through my life, I have no real complications from being diabetic for so long. This is due to looking after myself very carefully all my life. 

With approaching aging and the longevity of the diabetes, I am finding keeping fit difficult due to surprise low blood sugars. I always test before I do any exercise but can become low very quickly, sometimes without realising it until I test again, usually after exercise.

The CGM would be absolutely wonderful, so that you can go out and walk or cycle without having to check your blood sugars while on the go. By just using your phone app, you would be reassured that you are okay to keep going!  I keep checking Pharmac's approval list but they seem to drag their heels on this. I see that the CGMs are funded in Australia!  

I fully support the petition to seek funding of the CGM from Pharmac.