Freestyle Libre 2 for type 2

[Terpaul]

I am given to understand it is possible to obtain this on NHS if you suffer hypo's. I live alone and am disabled and have had several lately especially in the night. My "Diabetic nurse" will not put forward my request for it Any answers ?

 

[Lucyr]

It depends where you live whether it’s available. It’s not available in my area.

What’s causing the hypos, have you adjusted your medication to reduce them?

 

[CatsFive]

I am given to understand it is possible to obtain this on NHS if you suffer hypo's. I live alone and am disabled and have had several lately especially in the night. My "Diabetic nurse" will not put forward my request for it Any answers ?

These are the NICE guidelines. Scroll down to 1.6.17. If you meet the guidelines print them out and see your DN with them in your hand.

Recommendations | Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance | NICE

www.nice.org.uk

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Those guidelines are fairly new, so still may be unfamiliar to lots of HCPs.

Hope they help in your next conversations @Terpaul 🙂

Additionally, while they represent 'best practice' in terms of the available evidence, and cost-effectiveness that was reviewed, they aren't necessarily legally binding with guaranteed funding - so you may still be hit with a of a brick wall, and have to dig your heels in and press your case, even if you qualify

 

[Grumpy_Old_Lump]

I have just been lucky enough to get funding from my C.C.G. for a libre 2 sensor.

M.D.I's. Being registered blind & hypo sensitivity + the new guidelines have helped me..

 

[Terpaul]

It depends where you live whether it’s available. It’s not available in my area.

What’s causing the hypos, have you adjusted your medication to reduce them?

I have halved my doseage due to losing 32lbs but am still having hypoes.

 

[Terpaul]

These are the NICE guidelines. Scroll down to 1.6.17. If you meet the guidelines print them out and see your DN with them in your hand.

Recommendations | Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance | NICE

www.nice.org.uk

Many thanks

 

[rebrascora]

I have halved my doseage due to losing 32lbs but am still having hypoes.

Well done on the great weight loss but do continue to reduce the insulin doses until you stop having hypos.
Good luck convincing your doctor to prescribe Libre. It is unfortunately a bit of a postcode lottery, even if you meet the NICE guidelines but hope you are one of the lucky ones to have success.

 

[Terpaul]

Well done on the great weight loss but do continue to reduce the insulin doses until you stop having hypos.
Good luck convincing your doctor to prescribe Libre. It is unfortunately a bit of a postcode lottery, even if you meet the NICE guidelines but hope you are one of the lucky ones to have success.

Many thanks. I saw my GP today and due to my CKD he thinks I should have it.