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NEWS
Three is key
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 system is now on the new Insulin Pumps,
Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems and
Associated Products framework in the real-time CGM category and will be
available to people living with diabetes in the coming months. The FreeStyle
Libre 3 glucose monitoring system is the latest addition to the world-leading
FreeStyle Libre technology. FreeStyle Libre 3 is a CGM device, for people with
more complex diabetes management needs, who require a real-time CGM. It
automatically delivers continuous, real-time glucose readings every minute to
their smartphone1.
FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 remain listed under Flash Glucose
Monitoring on the NHS Drug Tariff for use by people with diabetes eligible
for Flash Glucose Monitoring. This means that the FreeStyle Libre 3 system
is not a replacement for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system and is not available on
prescription. It will be available to the NHS via the NHS Supply Chain Insulin
Pumps, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Closed Loop Insulin Delivery Systems
and Associated Products framework.
The associated FreeStyle Libre 3 app will be available for people with
diabetes requiring a CGM on Android and iOS operating systems in the
coming months. We will report further when the FreeStyle Libre 3 system
becomes available for use.
People with diabetes can check the eligibility criteria for real-time CGM
via Diabetes UK or JDRF.
[1] The FreeStyle Libre 3 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating
systems. Please check our website for more information about device compatibility before
using the app. Sharing of glucose data requires registration with LibreView.
Comic celebrates end of
deadly diagnosis
Revolve comics, pioneers in the
comic format story-telling industry,
are helping to mark the century
since the first ever insulin
injection when T1D ceased to be a
deadly diagnosis.
Type 1 diabetic Elise Quarrington
has opened an online diabetes
store from which she sells a
selection of diabetes accessories).
She tells us, "My main aim is to try
and boost the confidence of people
living with diabetes by adding
some positivity and colour to the
way we handle it. The website also
contains my blog, in which I cover
subjects such as mental health,
or exercise. I am very keen to get
out and support other people with
diabetes." The site includes fabric
patches, as well as badges, stickers,
wristbands, bags and 'sugar pots.'
These are small, handy containers
that can carry up to five jelly
babies. These come with mottos
on the lid, stating things such as
'Emergency Fuel'.
www.diabeticdetails.co.uk
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