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If you've been thinking about trying out the Freestyle Libre from Abbott Diabetes Care, then right now they are offering a 14 days trial. No payment details required.

The Freestyle Libre sensor monitors blood sugar levels, via a wearable patch that tests your blood regularly, and then uploads results to your NFC compatible phone. Results are viewable in the linked app, Freestyle LibreLink.

Mainly aimed at those who have Type 1 Diabetes, the sensor usually costs between £45 - £65, and lasts 14 days.

Simply follow the link, answer some diabetes related questions, verify your email and phone number, then Abbotts will send you a voucher code if you qualify for the free patch. Then when ordering a kit, via a link sent through e-mail, just enter the voucher code and the entire kit will be sent out for free.

The kit does not contain the Freestyle Libre Reader, however if you have a compatible phone, there is no need for the reader anyway. This link here shows the compatible phones: freestyle.abbott/ie/…tml

Hopefully this can help a few people out!

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14th Jul 2022
Hi,

Thanks for posting this - I am severely diabetic & despite being told that I am now extremely high risk for lets just say some very bad things to happen, I was barely able to get strips - had to fight tooth & nail for them & even then I get very a limited amount which really does no good to help me control things.

I was told that being a T2, there was no way at all I would ever qualify for something like this as it is only for T1 Diabetics?

Does any fellow Diabetics know how or can advise me on how I might be able to get one? What information can I use to counter their refusals?

As an indication, my fasting blood sugar levels are around 16 & after meals they range from 18 to 26 - occasionally higher. I am a number of meds that go above the maximum guidelines & despite this, they have refused in the past.

I met someone recently who was T2 & his numbers were not that far off normal & he was able to get one so although happy for him, this left me deflated as my health service always seems to quote that it is too costly for the NHS to let me have one?

To even be considered, I was told that I must go on Insulin & even then, they will only consider on a case by case basis with extremely strict & tight requirements.

I have a number of other health conditions too like Heart Disease, Respiratory Insufficiency, High Blood Pressure, Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (require a Ventilator), Spinal Degeneration so take a bunch of other daily meds as well.

My current Diabetes meds are:

2 x Metformin 500mg - Twice A Day
2 x Glicazide 80mg - Twice A Day
1 x Alogliptin (Vipidia) 25mg - One A Day
1 x Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) 10mg - One A Day

Many Thanks!
14th Jul 2022
I was/am still classed as type 2 but because I now take insulin my diabetes nurse fought for me to get this . I had got quite I’ll from infection and was finger pricking 12 times a day to monitor . Slow release insulin is so much better than tablets ..I resisted it for years but wish I’d gone on insulin years ago ..would have solved my current problems ..hope you get this system soon .
14th Jul 2022
These are brilliant! Fantastic for Type 1 Diabetics monitoring blood sugar levels and even athletes interested in doing the same. I've used them since the Libre 1 and can't wait for the Libre 3 to be available so it can be integrated into a hybrid closed loop artificial pancreas system.

To those who might have negative opinions about diabetics I can only say you have no understanding of the horror of this disease. The 24-hours-a-day relentless grind of it... imagine weighing and carb counting everything you eat without fail, measuring blood sugars, injecting insulins, hypo-glycemic and hyper-glycemic attacks, the risk of blindness, amputations, kidney disease, etc... often as a child!

I keep a series of pictures on my phone by a Diabetic Artist to show people who don't understand, saying 'Imagine doing this every time you eat'! It usually changes perceptions...

I'll include one below in case any parents or other diabetics would like to be able to do the same. PM me if you'd like all of them. I even did a picture myself.

Thanks to the original poster for the deal. If this could help anyone and make their life slightly easier (for 2 weeks) then great!

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14th Jul 2022
No negative comments yet, hopefully they stay away from here
12th Jul 2022
Boyf uses this system and he absolutely loves it. He's trying his best to manage his blood sugar with a low-carb diet too (he's Type 1).
14th Jul 2022
There were replies here but they've all gone (?). Makes it look like I'm talking to myself
12th Jul 2022
Worth noting that the system is available free on the NHS in some cases
14th Jul 2022
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Hi, That’s terrible. If you have Twitter send a message to Partha Kar or email him at partha.kar@nhs.net. If you explain your frustrations he will sort it for you. They really need to stop putting barriers in the way now, this has been approved for months. I’m the father of a type 1 (she’s now nearly 6 diagnosed at 1). Partha has helped many people such as yourself with getting access. Hope you get this sorted and much respect to the condition you live with.
13th Jul 2022
Giving it heat for awareness... as a parent of two children both with T1D.... (we are forking out for Dexcom but they both started off with Libre)
14th Jul 2022
Both my gosh .. cant wait for the gluco watch to hit the market
13th Jul 2022
You can probably get two of these and a free reader from your diabetes clinic. They generally get freebies to have people hooked up. The reader is useful for having the occasional finger reading on the same system and if you don’t trust your phone battery
14th Jul 2022
Users of this, if you get an app called Diabox it effectively turns this into a CGM whereby you can constantly see your level on your phone without scanning.
15th Jul 2022
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bubblan.org/how…ox/

Simple enough to install and use for me
14th Jul 2022
Brilliant deal. Dexcom often run a similar deal. If anyone is planning on asking their team to be funded, it might be worth trialing both first. Also if anyone can’t get NHS funding trial both ang then you have 24 days of monitoring for free. If like myself you are a bit cheeky at the end of the Dexcom trial when asked for feedback, say not sure how much benefit it would be for the cost as 10 days didn’t build a great picture. Result was a second free trial.
14th Jul 2022
This is great help to control blood sugars ,alarms if going high or low ..great help to monitor what insulin you need ..esp in this hit weather where you burn thru your insulin ..great post …but please guys only apply if you really need it .
14th Jul 2022
As a lot have commented, living with T1D is a hard road. My wife is T1D and we team this libre up with a miaomiao and Nighscout app. Like anything with T1D the miaomiao is not cheap, but gives 5 minute readings via Bluetooth to Nighscout (there is also tomato which does similar). This allows you to track your readings, and also calibrate, which libre does not allow.

Has helped my partner, who always had brilliant control to improve her HBA1C by around 25%, so nothing but praise. We also link Nightscout to Sugarmate, which sends me text alerts when she is low.
14th Jul 2022
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Agree it should be the norm. We use AAPS for DIY looping. It is not an easy road, and you need to be dedicated to make it work properly. If you are designing your own, it would be intriguing to see your approach. Obviously AAPS uses android studio, but the later pumps are not all compatible as you cannot control via Bluetooth. We had apple developer and a loop for iOS, but apple changed software version and it would drain your battery in 30 minutes……. The doctors we have met do not like DIY looping, and can be remarkably difficult about it. You cannot argue with results however, and her HBA1C was running at 38 at last check.
12th Jul 2022
There has been a free 14 day trial on these forever, so although that's a good thing, it's not a hot deal. It's equivalent to posting Amazon Prime free for 30 days new accounts only.
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13th Jul 2022
Appreciate what you're saying, however not everyone knows about the sample. Everyone knows about Prime...
14th Jul 2022
I’ve trialled it and while it it’s brilliant at controlling your blood glucose, there a whopping great needle stuck in your arm the whole time and yes it aches. I’d rather just finger prick
14th Jul 2022

There's no needle in your arm, just a tiny flexible filament.
The needle is a temporary part if the insertion mechanism, it momentarily inserts the filament into your arm and immediately retracts. You throw the part with the needle away. (edited)
13th Jul 2022
My daughter it t1d and your best bet is getting this stuff on the NHS in the UK, I understand it can be more difficult with adults in the UK with t1d and I hope you get your hands on the tech that's flying about at the moment, a real life saver. Goodluck to anyone with t1d as a parent with a child who is t1d it's incredibly hard.
14th Jul 2022
Good 1st deal post OP

The Freestyle Libre is brilliant!!
It was a game changer for our T1 son after being restricted to 4 finger prick tests per day.
We self-funded the Libre for 3 years until it became available on the NHS, and have not looked back since. Can't imagine life as a T1 without it (or some other form of CGM).

Yes, this is available free on the NHS for T1 diabetics (subject to meeting certain criteria).
However, other groups of people might benefit from this who can't get it on the NHS.
Type2 diabetics and pre-diabetics would be fascinated to know what happens to their blood glucose levels throughout the day, before and after meals and at night.
Also, for people on a low-carb "keto" diet, or sports people during vigorous exercise or extended periods of activity etc..

You can learn a lot even with a 2 week trial.
14th Jul 2022
Fantastic bit of kit. Used them myself for a few years now and they make it so much easier to manage levels compared to finger pricking!
14th Jul 2022
I have been on the libre 1 for a few years and recently changed to the the libre 2, I must of got a dodgy batch as out of 6, 4 failed after 10-14 hours saying sensor has ended. They replace them for free but when I put my next one I hoping that it works OK.

Due to go on holiday soon, can anyone recommend a water proof cover so I can go in the pool/sea? See a few on Amazon, but mixed reviews.
14th Jul 2022
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My friend's young daughter uses these and she uses Vetrap (stretchy bandages for dog paws!) to hold hers in place when swimming / doing PE at school. The Vetrap sticks to itself rather than to the skin / sensor and you can buy it in many pet shops (Pets at Home stock it).
14th Jul 2022
Amazing bit of kit and has helped reduce my HbA1c to near normal levels over time
14th Jul 2022
If you don't mind me asking are you using an insulin pump closed loop system? I've found the Libre very useful but of course tight blood glucose control with it alone is very difficult. Congratulations to you if you've managed it
14th Jul 2022
Hi All!

Bazzy here again! they turned me DOWN for the 14 day trial!! I answered all 3 questions correctly but got an email saying that I did not?

My Diabetes Karma is not good - cannot even get a free trial - I must have been some sort of horrible rotter in my previous incarnations & paying for it in this one!!

Can one apply again - I already filled out my details so will these flag up on their system?

Many Thanks All!
14th Jul 2022
Does one of the questions ask if you've downloaded the Librelink app?
If you say no, they'll deny you the free trial because you need the app to activate and scan the sensor.
Otherwise, maybe they have you on their records from a previous free trial of Libre or Libre2?
14th Jul 2022
i have high blood sugar but not diabates. can i still enroll to the program
14th Jul 2022
If you have a high blood sugar issue do not ignore this and contact your GP immediately!
14th Jul 2022
On a side note this also works well with dogs! You'd probably need some help from the vet in interpreting the results but it's really revolutionary as the traditional approach would be stabbing the dog every few hours to get a curve and not all dogs are amenable to you doing so...
13th Jul 2022
thanks
14th Jul 2022
I’ve trialled it and while it it’s brilliant at controlling your blood glucose, there’s still a whopping great needle stuck in your arm the whole time and yes it aches. I’d rather just finger prick
14th Jul 2022
Thanks for posting this. These often go wrong or give up and it's nice to have a spare one.
14th Jul 2022
can you get this even if you aren't diabetic. Want to monitor my blood sugar & response to certain food items just for the sakes of general health
14th Jul 2022
I think this trial is aimed at Diabetics. I could be wrong though. I know many athletes who buy them for use in their training. However, they usually pay £60 each for them.
14th Jul 2022
I know this isn’t HotDiabeticDeals but by any chance has anyone tried this and the Dexcom? Which one is better?
14th Jul 2022
I've tried both. Dexcom lasts 10 days (Libre 14 days) but is slightly more accurate and can be placed in more places other than your arm. I found it to be bulky and expensive compared to the Libre 3. I believe the Dexcom 7 is coming out soon though just like the Libre 3. Both of these are greatly improved. Check out Nerdiabetic on Youtube for lots of comparisons and other great info:

Nerdiabetic Information Videos
21st Feb
I have just recently been diagnosed with diabetes with a HbA1c reading of 96. I just found this post & discovered the free 14 day sensor is still available. Being a partialy paralysed disabled wheelchair user with limited use of the right side of my body. Normal finger prick glucose monitoring is expremely difficult so these continuos glucose monitoring systems are a god send.