6.3.3.3 Glucose interstitial fluid detection sensors
For interim guidance to support the prescribing of Real Time CGM devices Click Here
For information regarding Flash Glucose Monitoring System (FreeStyle Libre)Treatment Pathway Click Here
Diabetes - updated NICE guidance
You may be aware of the recent NICE announcement about updated guidance for diabetes. Updated NICE guideline (NG17) covers care and treatment for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 1 diabetes, NICE guideline (NG28) on type 2 diabetes in adults: management, and NICE guideline (NG18) covers diabetes (type 1 and type 2) in children and young people: diagnosis and management.
In March 2022, NICE reviewed the evidence and updated the recommendations on diagnosis and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), replacing existing recommendations on diagnosis and CGM. Links are to content of NG17 but changes are also reflected in other guidelines.
Patients should be assured that we are working closely with local diabetes specialist colleagues and other local stakeholders in relation to the implementation of this updated guidance, with the aim to maximise benefits, prioritise diabetes patients with the greatest clinical need, and allow all patients access to the best possible treatment for their clinical circumstances.
We would politely ask you and your patients to please bear with us whilst we complete this process. Further information will be released as soon as it is available.
The original FreeStyle Libre system is being discontinued in the UK by 31stDecember 2022. For patients prescribed original FreeStyle Libre sensors, prescriptions should be changed to FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors. Please see the following article from the Kent & Medway ICB Medicines Optimisation Team for more information Click Here
Specialist initiation: this is defined by secondary care, community, or primary care clinicians who have undertaken appropriate training and can makes a shared decision with patients. Only for those patients who are currently prescribed Freestyle Libre 1 or 2. See communication related NICE guidelines 2022
Only one transmitter once every 3 months – no more than 4 transmitters per year
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| 1 kit |
| 3 kit |
Only one transmitter once every 3 months – no more than 4 transmitters per year
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| 1 device |
Specialist initiation: this is defined by secondary care, community, or primary care clinicians who have undertaken appropriate training and can makes a shared decision with patients. Only for those patients who are currently prescribed Freestyle Libre 1 or 2. See communication related NICE guidelines 2022
| Pack |
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| 1 kit |
Specialist initiation: this is defined by secondary care, community, or primary care clinicians who have undertaken appropriate training and can makes a shared decision with patients. Only for those patients who are currently prescribed Freestyle Libre 1 or 2. See communication related NICE guidelines 2022
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| 2 kit |
- First Line Choice
- On Formulary
- Specialist Initiation Only
- Hospital Only
- KMPT Initiation Only