Type 2 on Insulin but no Libre

[berryr99]

I'm a type 2 on Insulin but according to Durham and Darlington NHS don't qualify for a libre device (appears to be type 1 only) Just wondering if this is common ?

Thanks !

 

[Bruce Stephens]

I'm a type 2 on Insulin but according to Durham and Darlington NHS don't qualify for a libre device (appears to be type 1 only) Just wondering if this is common ?

Thanks !

I'm sure it's common. The guidelines for people with Type 2 are a bit more limited so not everyone on insulin is expected to be offered a Libre. But some areas are dragging their feet and not following the guidelines (also for Type 1 where the requirements are simpler: everyone with Type 1 should be offered continuous monitoring).

Check the guidelines and if you think you're being rejected inappropriately, contact Partha Kar (who I'm sure has form letters for this by now).

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

www.nice.org.uk

 

[berryr99]

Thank you, that is very helpful.

 

[Karen70]

I'm sure it's common. The guidelines for people with Type 2 are a bit more limited so not everyone on insulin is expected to be offered a Libre. But some areas are dragging their feet and not following the guidelines (also for Type 1 where the requirements are simpler: everyone with Type 1 should be offered continuous monitoring).

Check the guidelines and if you think you're being rejected inappropriately, contact Partha Kar (who I'm sure has form letters for this by now).

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

www.nice.org.uk

Hi, I feel that when we are given our pumps that we should be given the continuous monitoring too, as they go hand in hand I feel

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hi, I feel that when we are given our pumps that we should be given the continuous monitoring too, as they go hand in hand I feel

Well that would depend on the pump you have wouldn't it?

 

[Lucyr]

I'm a type 2 on Insulin but according to Durham and Darlington NHS don't qualify for a libre device (appears to be type 1 only) Just wondering if this is common ?

Thanks !

Yeah same here I have to pay too

 

[helli]

Hi, I feel that when we are given our pumps that we should be given the continuous monitoring too, as they go hand in hand I feel

Wow. I definitely find my CGM helps me with my pump as did the Libre but ”going hand in hand”? Unless there is some form of closed loop, I feel one piece of technology is a privilege when there are so many people not getting anything.

 

[berryr99]

Yeah same here I have to pay too

I could have afforded that until the cost of energy went stupid !

 

[Totalwar]

I on insulin and don’t get a Libre.I would love help me a lot I hate doing pin pricks so don’t check my BS.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I on insulin and don’t get a Libre.I would love help me a lot I hate doing pin pricks so don’t check my BS.

Well I hope you don't drive then.
So silly not checking your blood sugar as potentially could save your sight and kidneys.