Abbott Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor Pack of 2 for diabetes monitoring CGM for UK, white

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With a CGM and a flash glucose monitor (FreeStyle Libre2), you can also set an alarm to sound if your sugar levels go too low or too high. Integrated care boards (ICBs) replaced clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the NHS in England in July 2022. If you don’t qualify for a flash glucose monitor or CGM, your main option is to self-fund a device. It’s expensive so if it’s something you’re thinking of doing, it’s worth speaking to your healthcare team first to see if they think it’s something that would suit you.

Everyone with diabetes should be able to get the tech they need to live well with diabetes and we won’t rest until that happens. But nearly half of those who have tried to get diabetes tech have been refused it at some point. If you’re in Scotland, national guidelines recommend that you should be offered a flash glucose monitor (Freestyle Libre) if you have type 1 diabetes. National guidelines do not currently recommend CGM, except during pregnancy. We’re working to expand this eligibility criteria in the next update to the guidelines planned for 2024. And it’s still worth asking your healthcare team about CGM if you think it could benefit you, as it is sometimes prescribed on the NHS. Insulin pump Patients choose which device they want to receive alarms: FreeStyle Libre 2 reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app. They must start their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that selected device. Once the patient scans their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that device, they can receive alarms only on that device. You may be able to link a smartwatch to a CGM or flash glucose monitor (read more further down). But we would not recommend any of the smartwatches that are intended to be used without a sensor attached to the body. They are sometimes called non-invasive blood glucose smartwatches.Although there has been some promising research from companies developing prototypes that may become available in the future, we’ve read about cheaper smartwatches that claim to measure blood glucose being sold online. These do not have to go through the same testing in trials as medical devices so we don’t know that they are accurate and they aren’t medically approved, so we would not recommend them. Join the discussion on our forum. Smartwatches and using a CGM or Flash glucose monitor if you can’t carry your phone with you. Guard Your Gear: Treat your devices and sensor kits like VIPs. Keep them safe and always in your control. And remember, they're not fans of heat, moisture, or sunlight. We know that the emotional impact of not being able to access the tech you want and need can be really difficult. That’s why we want you to know we’re here for you. Follow the Image Instruction Below to Active New Sensor & Scanning How to interpret trend arrows of The Freestyle Libre 2 system To ensure you receive the most accurate results possible, always carefully adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations. If you have any questions concerning the blood glucose testing process or the findings, consult your doctor or the rest of the medical staff.

If you’re 18 or over and have type 1 diabetes and live in England or Wales, you should be offered an insulin pump if one of the following applies say NICE guidelines: If your child is under 12, and you live in England or Wales, a pump may be recommended if multiple daily insulin injections aren’t practical or appropriate, say NICE guidelines.

Haak, Thomas., et al. Flash glucose-sensing technology as a replacement for blood glucose monitoring for the management of insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, open-label randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Therapy 8.1 (2017): 55-73 The rules are different depending on what vehicle you want to drive, and how you treat your diabetes. Read about how diabetes can affect driving or your driving licence. Swimming and using a CGM or Flash monitor Generally people with type 1 diabetes should be offered a CGM or flash glucose monitor and some people with type 2 diabetes may also be offered a CGM or flash glucose monitor to help manage diabetes. Getting free Flash sensors and CGM sensors We are regularly evaluating and verifying compatibility with newer operating system versions with the FreeStyle LibreLink ◊ and FreeStyle Libre 3 ◊◊ apps. When using an automatic insulin dosing system (AID), such as a closed loop or insulin suspend system, you shouldn't use the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

Some people feel uneasy about getting lots of data, and for some people it gives them more confidence. We’ve got more information to help you work through these different feelings about using diabetes tech. And you can always call our helpline to ask questions or just to talk it through. Trend arrows: See the direction your glucose levels are going, so you can take action to prevent highs and lows. Adults with type 2 diabetes in England or Wales who use insulin and would otherwise need help from a care worker or healthcare professional to monitor their blood sugar should be offered a flash glucose monitor.If you want to share your experiences about using tech or find out information by asking others using it, go to our forum. Getting the Freestyle Libre app on your mobile phone The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose device data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice. Sensor Water Resistance - IP27: Can withstand immersion into one metre (3 ft) of water up to 30 minutes The sensors don’t normally need to be taken off. You can usually wear them in the bath, shower and during sports. But some people do have problems with them falling off. There are adhesives you can buy to keep them in place. These are guidelines only, it’s worth saying. Diabetes healthcare teams may have a local policy which they have to use in line with national guidelines as a minimum.

You may also benefit from going on a diabetes education course if you use Flash (Freestyle Libre) or CGM. Ask your GP or other diabetes healthcare professional to refer you. Why the upper arm: It is flat, so the sensor stays put. It has good blood flow, which helps with readings. And the skin is thin, so inserting the sensor is easier.As long as you use each sensor appropriately and according to manufacturer recommendations, it maintains this accuracy for the course of the 14 days that you use it.