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    Freestyle Libre 2 to become real time continuous glucose monitor in UK from mid July 2023

    Someone has posted on Facebook this morning that from mid-july 2023, and following a software update to Librelink, the Freestyle Libre 2 sensor will become a real time continuous glucose monitor in the United Kingdom, giving minute-by-minute readings on a compatible smartphone. Apparently, the...
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    Omnipod 5 - rollout in England 19 June 2023

    Hello Has anyone been offered the opportunity to begin using the Omnipod 5 pump in England next week?
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    Does anyone receive fridge-cooled items in the post packed with "coolant gel"?

    Hello Following the closure of my nearest pharmacy I am now getting my insulin sent to me via Royal Mail. My first delivery was packed with a couple of clear plastic bags containing what I thought was frozen water to keep it cool. The liquid inside the bag has now melted and I've discovered...
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    Novopen Smart Pens & New Librelink Version 2.8.4 that resolves compatibility issues between Librelink & Android OS 13

    I have recently (at the direction of Abbott Customer Services and contrary to the email instructions sent by Abbott on 23 February 2023) uninstalled the previous version of Librelink (2.8.2) and then installed the new version (2.8.4) of Librelink. I am still not sure if low and high glucose...
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    Freestyle Libre 2 Reader and 4th Libre 2 sensor in a row failed to provide high/low glucose alarms

    Have just had my 4th Libre 2 sensor fail to provide high/low glucose alarms since I started (96 hours ago) using my new Freestyle Libre 2 Reader that Abbott sent me last week. According to Abbott Customer Services there is still no scheduled date for when they will issue an update which will...
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    Freestyle Libre 2 Reader - Does it work?

    Hello Following two updates that Abbott made to its Librelink app in November and December 2022 I don't receive low or high alarms on my Android mobile phone. So I ordered and Abbott delivered a brand new Libre 2 Reader. I set up the Libre 2 Reader in accordance with the Reader's instruction...
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    Smart Insulin Pens - how do I avoid the priming dose being included in the actual dosing injection?

    Hello I have a question about smart insulin pens, specifically the Novo Nordisk smart insulin pens (the NovoPen 6 and NovoPen Echo Plus) that allow users to transfer insulin dosing information to compatible glucose monitoring apps, like the Freestyle LibreLink. As you know, when you first put...