Hi Yes I have had it on prescription for the last 6 months. Diagnosed Type 1 LADA almost 4 years ago. My nurse recommended it for me and then almost a year later (delayed due to COVID) an endocrinologist phoned me, asked a series of questions and I got it a week later. I am in Hertfordshire, I am very pleased as I have heard I am not in a great area to get this on prescription.Over on another site I saw someone who has Freestyle Libre on prescription. They said the redings were shared with the GP practice (I imagine they give access to the Freestyle website to the GP)
This person used insulin.
Anyone here get Freestyle on prescription?
There are very specific criteria set up for this and for type 2 it currently as far as I am aware needs you to be both insulin dependent and with a recognised learning disabilityOver on another site I saw someone who has Freestyle Libre on prescription. They said the redings were shared with the GP practice (I imagine they give access to the Freestyle website to the GP)
This person used insulin.
Anyone here get Freestyle on prescription?
There are very specific criteria set up for this and for type 2 it currently as far as I am aware needs you to be both insulin dependent and with a recognised learning disability
That’s a good point, thank you for adding that. I made the error of being too specificJust to clarify that this is criteria in England and is different here in Northern Ireland . So I got it even through I am type 2, insulin dependent but do not have a recognised learning disability.
Over on another site I saw someone who has Freestyle Libre on prescription. They said the readings were shared with the GP practice (I imagine they give access to the Freestyle website to the GP)
This person used insulin.
Anyone here get Freestyle on prescription?
I think the insulin requirement is still there but a prescription from a cooperating doctor cuts through the red tape. I am also covered up to 80%, if need be, from our company health plan. I thought that was the route I would have to take so I was surprised when I picked up my FreeStyle Libre prescription and all I paid was the $4.11 dispensing fee. Now I can see my levels easily at any time of day without stopping anything that I am doing. A real eye opener compared to the "old school" finger-pricking that records but does not have the detailed graphing and tracking that the FreeStyle Libre does.Hi Bogie, I also live in Ontario, just a little bit south of you, closer to Toronto. I also get my freestyle libre on prescription from the Ontario health plan. Interesting that they no longer require insulin usage as a prerequisite. I also noted that it is covered only in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and the Yukon territory. It is a significant benefit, as I use about 29 sensors per year, that would otherwise cost me about $2500 per year.
Perfect! I love the FGM. The best way to go for T1-T2 and personal monitoring. I finger prick test occasionally just to validate the FGM (FreeStyle Libre) readings. Note: One thing I have noticed is that if it reads as being low (3 or 4), do a finger prick blood test to double-check. The FGM seems to be reading too low if you are heading into the low territory. I had a 4.1 mmol/l reading (and it showed lower in the graph - into the 3 range), but a fingerprick blood test showed 6.4 mmol/l. Yes, I do realize the time delays using an FGM over a traditional blood test, but the FGM seems to have trouble with accurate low readings over using a CGM (Dexcom) or blood test.Hello (Type 1 diabetic)
I got my freestyle libre 2 on prescription after a visit to podiatry of all places. They referred me to my diabetic clinic and 2 weeks later the nurse there went ahead and gave me one straight away. Had a chat about how my doctors wanted all their diabetic patients on the same blood meters. She wasn't happy with that and said "Well that's not very patient-focused. Well, he will just have to do as he is told now" I loved that. Now on repeat prescription. I live in Hull, East Yorkshire, and the diabetic department has been fully upgraded so help, advice, and appointments are more easily accessible.
Thank you for the tip. I am totally in love with my freestyle libre. Has been very helpful so far. I use the app on my phone rather than have a separate device to monitor everything. Plus it's an excuse to have my phone out or on me at work. Nurse said it's not a phone anymore but a medical device. And I have noticed I am more inclined to test on the spot rather than have to test because I am driving or eating. Still apprehensive putting it on but think over time I will become quicker at it.Perfect! I love the FGM. The best way to go for T1-T2 and personal monitoring. I finger prick test occasionally just to validate the FGM (FreeStyle Libre) readings. Note: One thing I have noticed is that if it reads as being low (3 or 4), do a finger prick blood test to double-check. The FGM seems to be reading too low if you are heading into the low territory. I had a 4.1 mmol/l reading (and it showed lower in the graph - into the 3 range), but a fingerprick blood test showed 6.4 mmol/l. Yes, I do realize the time delays using an FGM over a traditional blood test, but the FGM seems to have trouble with accurate low readings over using a CGM (Dexcom) or blood test.