Bulk Buying Dexcom & Libre Sensors — My Missed Chance πŸ₯ΊπŸ˜­πŸ« πŸ€·πŸΎ‍♀️🀦🏾‍♀️

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✈️ I Could’ve Bought My Dexcom Sensors in Bulk… But I Forgot


So here’s a story: I was recently in KrakΓ³w, Poland, just minding my business, enjoying the sights, the food, the vibe — and completely forgot to do one major thing:

Buy my Dexcom G7 sensors in bulk.

No prescription.
No insurance games.
No quantity limits.
Just click, pay, done.

Meanwhile back in the U.S.?
🧾 Jump through hoops.
🚫 Limited to 2 or 3 sensors per order.
⏳ Gotta wait for “approval time” like it's some VIP list.
πŸͺͺ And yes — even with insurance, there are restrictions.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland Had It All Figured Out

While casually browsing Polish diabetic supply sites like Diabetyk24, I realized something:

  • Dexcom G7 sensors cost just 250 zΕ‚ (~$63 USD)

  • You don’t need a prescription

  • You can buy as many as you want

And even though I don’t pay out-of-pocket here in the U.S. (thanks to my insurance), I absolutely would’ve paid cash while overseas — just for the freedom to stock up. A 2–3 month supply, no questions asked? Yes, please.

But I forgot. 🀦🏽‍♀️

πŸ’” Then I Tried for Freestyle Libre 3…

Not gonna lie — I also had my eye on the Freestyle Libre 3.

Newer. Slimmer. Sleeker.
I was ready to switch it up.

But guess what?

It was sold out in every country I visited:
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech Republic

Apparently, I wasn’t the only one with the same brilliant idea.

⏳ Now I'm Back in New Jersey... Waiting

Now that I’m back, I’m back to:

  • Limited refills

  • Approval wait times

  • Controlled supply

Again — I’m grateful I don’t pay out of pocket here, but the hoops I have to jump through to get what I need? Tiring.

Abroad, I could’ve had what I wanted, when I wanted, and as much as I wanted.

πŸ” What I Learned

If you’re a Dexcom or Libre user and you’re traveling abroad — especially in Europe — don’t sleep on the opportunity to stock up.

No limits.
No stress.
No gatekeeping.

Next time?
You better believe I’ll be making room in my suitcase.
Dexcoms > souvenirs.

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