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Type 1 Freestyle Libre

Pj1996

Pj1996

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
I read on a site that it will be availible on the NHS from november does anyone know if this is true? I check my bloods quite alot so it would help me out so much :)
 
It depends on your local CCG and whether they've decided to prescribe it. So, in some areas it can be prescribed but, in other areas, it isn't as yet.

In order to have Libre prescribed, you need to meet certain criteria, as laid out by your local CCG. It's likely that you must inititially be prescribed by your Hospital Consultant/ team rather than your GP. There will likely be a limit of 2 Sensors a month so if you knock one off, then you would either buy a Sensor over the counter or go without.

Search the internet for your CCG's decision
 
My experience (and many other forum members) matches @Energize comments: it depends on your CCG.
However, I want to add a note of caution - a Libre does NOT replace finger pricks.
It is great for tracking trends but it is not recommended for use with dosing and, if you are in the UK, it is not recognised by the DVLA for testing before (and during driving).

Some people find the Libre very accurate. Some people do not.
Some people find it pain free. Some people find they get nasty skin reactions. Some of these build up over time.

The Libre can be a great piece of kit and I would recommend asking your diabetes team whether you can have it on prescription. However, it does not automatically produce great BG and hB1AC numbers - if it works for you, you still need to put in work to get the most out of it.

If your CCG is like many and will not prescribe it for you but you decide you want to try it, forum members have found the cheapest ones are available from Asda and Superdrug pharmacies. And, having type 1 diabetes, you do not have to pay VAT.
 
Energize said:
It depends on your local CCG and whether they've decided to prescribe it. So, in some areas it can be prescribed but, in other areas, it isn't as yet.

In order to have Libre prescribed, you need to meet certain criteria, as laid out by your local CCG. It's likely that you must inititially be prescribed by your Hospital Consultant/ team rather than your GP. There will likely be a limit of 2 Sensors a month so if you knock one off, then you would either buy a Sensor over the counter or go without.

Search the internet for your CCG's decision
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Okay thank you for the reply i have an appointment with my consultant in a month so ill ask then
 
helensaramay said:
My experience (and many other forum members) matches @Energize comments: it depends on your CCG.
However, I want to add a note of caution - a Libre does NOT replace finger pricks.
It is great for tracking trends but it is not recommended for use with dosing and, if you are in the UK, it is not recognised by the DVLA for testing before (and during driving).

Some people find the Libre very accurate. Some people do not.
Some people find it pain free. Some people find they get nasty skin reactions. Some of these build up over time.

The Libre can be a great piece of kit and I would recommend asking your diabetes team whether you can have it on prescription. However, it does not automatically produce great BG and hB1AC numbers - if it works for you, you still need to put in work to get the most out of it.

If your CCG is like many and will not prescribe it for you but you decide you want to try it, forum members have found the cheapest ones are available from Asda and Superdrug pharmacies. And, having type 1 diabetes, you do not have to pay VAT.
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Thanks for replying very helpful advice:)
 
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