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Kaylz

Kaylz

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Have any of the NHS funded folks received the Libre 2 yet? I see some on Facebook diabetes groups have so just wondering if any of us lot have yet?

Self funders - The Libre 2 is now available to purchase from the Abbott webshop in case you didn't know
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I am a NHS funded folk and have not received one, yet.
I am reading differing reports whether the Libre 2 needs to be explicitly requested on the prescription or not.
 
I only just got my NHS Libre 1 funded, and at the training webinar (which was run by Abbott and a doctor from the Oxford hospital) right at the end of November, there was no mention of the Libre 2 coming. I’ve read somewhere that they will roll it out in our area to everyone as and when they have their next hospital reviews. Mine isn’t til June, so I’m not expecting one any time soon.
 
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Some have been switched automatically as soon as it's become available in their area and others have had to get in touch with their GP, when I was speaking to my DSN via email in November she told me there were no plans as to when it would be rolled out in my area, I'm half tempted to use my Christmas money to buy one and see if it would be more beneficial for me xx
 
Abbott told me that Libre 2 would be available from January, and would be notifying all GPs and clinics of the switch. They just had to be sure of supplies.

I’m a self funder, so when I install my last sensor I’ll be making the switch. My clinic are happy to tell my GP to prescribe it, but I can’t be arsed to get involved with that, as long as I can buy Libre 2 sensors 6 at a time.
 
I won't be changing anytime soon. I just got an initial supply of 6 months worth promptly followed by another 6 months worth.
 
Thanks for this @Kaylz . I will order this when I need to order more sensors.
 
Kaylz said:
Have any of the NHS funded folks received the Libre 2 yet? I see some on Facebook diabetes groups have so just wondering if any of us lot have yet?

Self funders - The Libre 2 is now available to purchase from the Abbott webshop in case you didn't know
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Hi Kaylz,

When I put in my repeat prescription request a few days ago I left a note for my gp to switch me to libre 2. I also sent them this link explaining that it is NHS funded and widely available from Jan onwards.

All I need now is a libre 2 reader? Is this on prescription or should I call my hospital team for a free device or is it self funded?

diabetestimes.co.uk

FreeStyle Libre 2 system gets NHS Drug Tariff approval - The Diabetes Times

The second generation of the FreeStyle Libre system has been approved and added to the NHS Drug Tariff for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland from November.
diabetestimes.co.uk diabetestimes.co.uk
 
@Amity Island I don't do repeat prescriptions so I can't try and obtain it that way

I don't know what you'd do for a reader, I would chance your luck getting in touch with Abbott and explaining that you receive them on prescription and where would you obtain one, with any luck they might upgrade the reader themselves xx
 
I have a telephone appointment booked in on the 18th with the DSN, so I’m going to ask if they have plans to switch us.

Side note, how long does funding last?
 
MarkGeordie said:
I have a telephone appointment booked in on the 18th with the DSN, so I’m going to ask if they have plans to switch us.

Side note, how long does funding last?
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Initially it's usually a 6 month trial and then reviewed, I didn't really get that, my consultant just told me after 8-9 months that he wasn't going to take it off me, you should have been told when you were first prescribed it xx
 
Kaylz said:
Initially it's usually a 6 month trial and then reviewed, I didn't really get that, my consultant just told me after 8-9 months that he wasn't going to take it off me, you should have been told when you were first prescribed it xx
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Mine was issued March, but because of covid no one informed me until June, so it wasn’t collected until June and added to my repeat. No review as of yet, maybe that’s why the DSN wants to talk in a few weeks, I’ll have to see.
 
Kaylz said:
Some have been switched automatically as soon as it's become available in their area and others have had to get in touch with their GP, when I was speaking to my DSN via email in November she told me there were no plans as to when it would be rolled out in my area, I'm half tempted to use my Christmas money to buy one and see if it would be more beneficial for me xx
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According to Partha Kar, on Twitter, those receiving the Libre at the moment will go over onto the Libre 2, in due course.

I imagine much would depend on what the pharmacy and their related chain have in stock. I doubt they'd throw any away, given any form of choice.
 
Bruce Stephens said:
They've thought of that:

www.freestylelibre.co.uk

Home | FreeStyle Libre | Abbott

Discover how to manage your diabetes easily with Flash & Continuous Glucose Monitoring - user-friendly & discreet sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.
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Thanks Bruce,
All done. Rang G.P (as required on abbotts order form) to get confirmation that G.P can update their script to Libre 2. Placed order within my abbott account from your link. I'm not interested in the libre link ap, so just got the straight forward new reader in post for use next week. Brilliant!
 

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Amity Island said:
All done. Rang G.P (as required on abbotts order form) to get confirmation that G.P can update their script to Libre 2.
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🙄 may I ask who you spoke to at the GP as if that's a requirement I'll need to do that and the reception staff aren't the most knowledgeable about anything diabetes related, I called to see about having my BG strips changed to another brand and the receptionist kept refusing to let me talk to anyone and just kept repeating they had a meter there I could pick up and try out (one of the ones issued to Type 2's on our prescribing list) xx
 
One sensor left after current one, going to ring pharmacy to check if 2 is available from supplier, if so all good.
 
Kaylz said:
🙄 may I ask who you spoke to at the GP as if that's a requirement I'll need to do that and the reception staff aren't the most knowledgeable about anything diabetes related, I called to see about having my BG strips changed to another brand and the receptionist kept refusing to let me talk to anyone and just kept repeating they had a meter there I could pick up and try out (one of the ones issued to Type 2's on our prescribing list) xx
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Hi Kaylz,
I requested the change by adding a note to my last prescription online. I rang receptionist today and he said no problem!
Fingers crossed. I only rang to get that "confirmation" so I could proceed with the abbott order. I might end up ringing the drs again, but for now at least, the libre 2 is ordered.
 
Ah - my DSN at the hospital D clinic who I saw this morning, said they hadn't heard anything more about it (than the original it will be available in January) from anyone so I know as much as she does/they do. Their plan is to contact everyone they know uses it and their GP, to tell them to change the scrip to Libre 2.
 
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