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<blockquote data-quote="DavidDK" data-source="post: 2492571" data-attributes="member: 328407"><p>Thanks sgm14 and counsellorneil.</p><p></p><p>I believe a statement should be issued imminently by the NHS about eligibility because I think access to the Libre 3 is supposed to start from 1 April 2022.</p><p></p><p>From the information leaked on the internet so far, yes it seems that the NHS want to integrate use of the Libre 3 with use of pumps. </p><p></p><p>And that is absolutely fine, provided patients want that.</p><p></p><p>I'm not ready yet to have to have to wear a pump. I just want what our brother and sister diabetics in Germany have had for the last year: access to a continuous glucose monitor proper with a sensor that is significantly smaller than the current Libre 1 and Libre 2 sensors, with a significantly better failure rate than the Libre 2 and significantly more accurate than the Libre 2 (being able to self-calibrate would be nice!), which provides readings directly to a smartphone or smartwatch every minute, allowing me to make treatment decisions.</p><p></p><p>My understanding (which may be incorrect) when the Libre 3 was put out into the world as a concept was that it would be "future proofed" to some extent. So going forward users would be able to access new functions, such as being able to connect the Libre 3 to a pump so insulin can be delivered; or being able to get readings sent directly to a smartwatch (which interests me); or the Libre 3 having the ability to communicate with smart insulin pens to keep a record of how much insulin a user has taken, how much insulin a user currently has left "on board" and perhaps dosing suggestions.</p><p></p><p>However, because the Freestyle Libre is a "closed system," unlocking such features (assuming they exist at all) is dependent entirely on the manufacturer (working with other commercial partners as necessary).</p><p></p><p>If access (via the NHS) to a Libre 3 is going to be conditional on wearing an insulin pump that would be overly restrictive in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>I'm hoping access won't be that restrictive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DavidDK, post: 2492571, member: 328407"] Thanks sgm14 and counsellorneil. I believe a statement should be issued imminently by the NHS about eligibility because I think access to the Libre 3 is supposed to start from 1 April 2022. From the information leaked on the internet so far, yes it seems that the NHS want to integrate use of the Libre 3 with use of pumps. And that is absolutely fine, provided patients want that. I'm not ready yet to have to have to wear a pump. I just want what our brother and sister diabetics in Germany have had for the last year: access to a continuous glucose monitor proper with a sensor that is significantly smaller than the current Libre 1 and Libre 2 sensors, with a significantly better failure rate than the Libre 2 and significantly more accurate than the Libre 2 (being able to self-calibrate would be nice!), which provides readings directly to a smartphone or smartwatch every minute, allowing me to make treatment decisions. My understanding (which may be incorrect) when the Libre 3 was put out into the world as a concept was that it would be "future proofed" to some extent. So going forward users would be able to access new functions, such as being able to connect the Libre 3 to a pump so insulin can be delivered; or being able to get readings sent directly to a smartwatch (which interests me); or the Libre 3 having the ability to communicate with smart insulin pens to keep a record of how much insulin a user has taken, how much insulin a user currently has left "on board" and perhaps dosing suggestions. However, because the Freestyle Libre is a "closed system," unlocking such features (assuming they exist at all) is dependent entirely on the manufacturer (working with other commercial partners as necessary). If access (via the NHS) to a Libre 3 is going to be conditional on wearing an insulin pump that would be overly restrictive in my opinion. I'm hoping access won't be that restrictive. [/QUOTE]
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