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<blockquote data-quote="In Response" data-source="post: 2356301" data-attributes="member: 527103"><p>Whilst it may feel like (and may well be ) a postcode lottery, NHS England has provided guideline criteria for Libre.</p><p>These are listed in the appendix of this document: <a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/National-arrangements-for-funding-of-relevant-diabetes-patients-June-2020-Updated-final.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/National-arrangements-for-funding-of-relevant-diabetes-patients-June-2020-Updated-final.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>Some CCGs apply these guidelines more rigorously than others. But, if you want a Libre, I would recommend being prepared t argue how you satisfy these criteria. Many qualify for Libre because they test 8 or more times a day but it seems many consultants ask for proof of this.</p><p></p><p>I am not aware of the guidelines for Libre 2.</p><p>It seems they are being handled differently in different parts of the country - some are being explicitly prescribed and others are being told they will get Libre 2 when the local supplies of Libre 1 run out. I believe they cost the same to the NHS so I would assume the NHS would favour Libre 2 but not if that means they are left with a Libre 1 pile.</p><p></p><p>If you are lucky enough to get a Libre prescription, I strongly recommend reading about it. It is not a complete replacement for finger pricking and if you expect 100% accuracy at all times, you will be severely disappointed ... and not making the most of the NHS funds.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="In Response, post: 2356301, member: 527103"] Whilst it may feel like (and may well be ) a postcode lottery, NHS England has provided guideline criteria for Libre. These are listed in the appendix of this document: [URL]https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/National-arrangements-for-funding-of-relevant-diabetes-patients-June-2020-Updated-final.pdf[/URL] Some CCGs apply these guidelines more rigorously than others. But, if you want a Libre, I would recommend being prepared t argue how you satisfy these criteria. Many qualify for Libre because they test 8 or more times a day but it seems many consultants ask for proof of this. I am not aware of the guidelines for Libre 2. It seems they are being handled differently in different parts of the country - some are being explicitly prescribed and others are being told they will get Libre 2 when the local supplies of Libre 1 run out. I believe they cost the same to the NHS so I would assume the NHS would favour Libre 2 but not if that means they are left with a Libre 1 pile. If you are lucky enough to get a Libre prescription, I strongly recommend reading about it. It is not a complete replacement for finger pricking and if you expect 100% accuracy at all times, you will be severely disappointed ... and not making the most of the NHS funds. [/QUOTE]
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