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<blockquote data-quote="DavidDK" data-source="post: 2347039" data-attributes="member: 328407"><p>According to recent internet the Freestyle Libre 2 was approved for use and prescription by the NHS in November 2020.</p><p></p><p>News articles and twitter feeds I have read suggest that everyone who has been prescribed Freestyle Libre 1 should be eligible ad moved over to the Freestyle Libre 2. However, as is usual with the NHS, it will take some time for everyone within the NHS who ought to know about the Freestyle Libre 2 (prescribing GPs) to have their systems updated so they can prescribe the Freestyle Libre 2. Those systems should be updated by January 2021. </p><p></p><p>Those currently using the Freestyle Libre 1 should discuss with their diabetes healthcare clinicians about switching over to the Freestyle Libre 2 from their next appointment post 1 January 2021.</p><p></p><p>Don't be surprised when you approach your healthcare professionals if some of them aren't aware of the Freestyle Libre 2!</p><p></p><p>Please note that you will still need to scan a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor at least once every 8 hours with either a Freestyle Libre 2 Reader or a compatible mobile phone that has the Freestyle Libre Link software loaded on the mobile.</p><p></p><p>The Freestyle Libre 3 sensor is the version of Freestyle Libre where users will no longer need to scan the sensor. </p><p></p><p>The Freestyle Libre 3 is supposed to be available in Europe (but not the United Kingdom) "in the coming months." Abbott Laboratories wo make the Freestyle Libre are or will have to seek approval from the NHS before the Freestyle Libre 3 is available for prescription and use by NHS patients and that will take time (it took 2 years for the NHS to approve the Freestyle Libre 2 for use).</p><p></p><p>The internet suggests the Freestyle Libre 3 may be approved for prescription and use on the NHS "at some point in 2021." But please don't count on it.</p><p></p><p>Yes, it is illogical (and wasteful ultimately of taxpayer money) for people using the Freestyle Libre 1 not to move straight to the Freestyle Libre 3, but this is how the approval system works in the United Kingdom.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DavidDK, post: 2347039, member: 328407"] According to recent internet the Freestyle Libre 2 was approved for use and prescription by the NHS in November 2020. News articles and twitter feeds I have read suggest that everyone who has been prescribed Freestyle Libre 1 should be eligible ad moved over to the Freestyle Libre 2. However, as is usual with the NHS, it will take some time for everyone within the NHS who ought to know about the Freestyle Libre 2 (prescribing GPs) to have their systems updated so they can prescribe the Freestyle Libre 2. Those systems should be updated by January 2021. Those currently using the Freestyle Libre 1 should discuss with their diabetes healthcare clinicians about switching over to the Freestyle Libre 2 from their next appointment post 1 January 2021. Don't be surprised when you approach your healthcare professionals if some of them aren't aware of the Freestyle Libre 2! Please note that you will still need to scan a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor at least once every 8 hours with either a Freestyle Libre 2 Reader or a compatible mobile phone that has the Freestyle Libre Link software loaded on the mobile. The Freestyle Libre 3 sensor is the version of Freestyle Libre where users will no longer need to scan the sensor. The Freestyle Libre 3 is supposed to be available in Europe (but not the United Kingdom) "in the coming months." Abbott Laboratories wo make the Freestyle Libre are or will have to seek approval from the NHS before the Freestyle Libre 3 is available for prescription and use by NHS patients and that will take time (it took 2 years for the NHS to approve the Freestyle Libre 2 for use). The internet suggests the Freestyle Libre 3 may be approved for prescription and use on the NHS "at some point in 2021." But please don't count on it. Yes, it is illogical (and wasteful ultimately of taxpayer money) for people using the Freestyle Libre 1 not to move straight to the Freestyle Libre 3, but this is how the approval system works in the United Kingdom. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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