# New to FU!

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-fu/7133>\
**Category:** Type 1 & LADA\
**Tags:** cgm\
**Created:** [April 3, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-fu/7133 "2019-04-03T13:16:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\
**Post date:** [April 3, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-fu/7133/4 "2019-04-03T13:46:43Z")

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Welcome @TopazRick, thanks for joining out community and starting off with a pretty difficult question.

My understanding is that the long-term cheapest solution is the 10-day Libre, however if you have a Costco membership you might want to check out the link below for getting the G6 at a reduced price for some indeterminate amount of time.

# [How to order G6 and other Dexcom supplies from Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-order-g6-and-other-dexcom-supplies-from-costco/6808)

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> [@How to order G6 and other Dexcom supplies from Costco](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-order-g6-and-other-dexcom-supplies-from-costco/6808):
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> Dexcom supplies are available at Costco Pharmacy only. They are not on the store shelves, and they are not on their website. Again, you must go to the Pharmacy within Costco. EVERY Costco Pharmacy has access to Dexcom products. They do not have them in stock at the pharmacy; however, Costco will place the order with Dexcom when you bring them your prescription and the Dexcom supplies will arrive within 2 business days. This is the exact same as if you go to your normal pharmacy and they’re out o…

Once the 14-day Libre’s get their communication system cracked, then the Libre will be the cheapest off of insurance that can communicate the way you want. Right now it appears some are having luck finding th 10-day sensors, but others are finding it difficult. Also, you need to purchase some additional hardware to get the Libre to act like a CGM. Something like the MioMio or Blucon

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