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Flash Glucose Monitoring (Libre)

Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about Flash here.  

My Diabetes My Way have a page on Libre here.

JDRF discuss Flash on a section of their website here.  

Libre is now available to all those with Type 1 Diabetes aged 4 and over

  • Check out the video on this page for guidance on how to insert your first sensor.
  • You will need to buy alcohol wipes from a pharmacy. These do not come in the box.
  • Cleaning the area with an alcohol wipe (after trimming excess arm hair) is recommended to help the device stick more securely. Let the area dry before applying the sensor.
  • For information on how to set up alarms and on interpreting your readings see below.

The Diabetes Technology Network UK are a branch of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists.  They have produced a Freestyle Libre Education programme consisting of informative videos. 


They have new guidance on Libre 2 which helps a guide you in how you might want to set up your alarms.

The Edinburgh Cenre for Endocrinology & Diabetes have produced a Survey Monkey Quiz designed to support those using Flash Glucose Monitoring (Libre) but also useful for those using other forms of CGM.  Suitable for those using Multiple Daily Injections as well as Insulin Pump users. There is also a guide they have produced.

Libre 2 is now available. Those people currently using Libre 1 can be switched. For more information on how to do this check out our Libre 2 page.


DTN-UK guidance on setting up alarms strongly recommended.

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