6.3.3.3 Glucose interstitial fluid detection sensors

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FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors are being discontinued at the end of August 2025.
All existing patients using the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor will require their repeat prescription to be changed to the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor. Inform patients that their prescription will be changed and advise them to use up existing supplies of FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors first. No app updates or change of reader are required.
Only FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus should be used for new initiations.
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors last 15 days, opposed to FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors which last 14 days. FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus prescription quantities: 2 sensors = 30 days, 4 sensors = 60 days. Maximum 24 sensors to be prescribed per year.

Specialist initiation: These are healthcare professionals in secondary care, community, or primary care healthcare professionals who have undertaken appropriate training for the initiation and monitoring use of these devices (see policy and document attached for further information on this) and can make a shared decision with patients.
•Please note each sensor lasts 15 days.
•Can be used from age 2 upwards
•Can be used in hybrid closed loop technology where initiated by specialist centre

Specialist initiation: These are healthcare professionals in secondary care, community, or primary care healthcare professionals who have undertaken appropriate training for the initiation and monitoring use of these devices (see policy and document attached for further information on this) and can make a shared decision with patients.

Only one transmitter once every 3 months – no more than 4 transmitters per year

Specialist initiation: These are healthcare professionals in secondary care, community, or primary care healthcare professionals who have undertaken appropriate training for the initiation and monitoring use of these devices (see policy and document attached for further information on this) and can make a shared decision with patients.
•Dexcom ONE is due to be discontinued in the near future- patients should be moved to Dexcom ONE+ at their next appointment using up any existing supplies.
•Dexcom ONE+ has an inbuilt transmitter so no other items are required to be prescribed with this item •One sensor lasts 10 days

Specialist initiation: These are healthcare professionals in secondary care, community, or primary care healthcare professionals who have undertaken appropriate training for the initiation and monitoring use of these devices (see policy and document attached for further information on this) and can make a shared decision with patients.