Start Prescribing

Everything you need to know to start prescribing the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

Not sure how to set-up and start a sensor?
Learn how to apply, activate, set-up and use the Libre 2 Plus sensor then head back here to prepare your practice.

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Woman talking to HCP image
Woman talking to HCP image

Start prescribing in 4 easy steps:

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Identify which patients are eligible

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Order patient sensors for onboarding

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We're here to help—discover available support

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Set up your LibreView Practice account

1. Eligibility & prescribing guidance

NICE Guidance

NICE guidelines recommend the use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system for people with T2DM on MDI.1

Read the full NICE Guidance and check the policies for your area.

A FreeStyle Libre System user and Healthcare Professional sitting at the table applying the sensor on user's arm.

Case studies

Read about real patients and their Healthcare Teams using Libre products to improve diabetes management:

   
 

Tony, 53 | Type 2

Reducing hypoglycaemia late in the evening and overnight when working nights

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Margaret, 59 | Type 2

Minimising hypoglycaemia with a metformin intolerance using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

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Adam, 76 | Type 2

Maintaining good glucose control while staying active with the support of LibreView

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How to prescribe

Product Name: Libre 2 Plus sensor
Quantity: 2 sensors / 30 days
(1 sensor lasts 15 days)
PIP Code: 428-0194

Once a patient is prescribed

It is recommended that they complete the FreeStyle Libre 2 system training to help them learn all about the system and how it can help them manage their diabetes.
 

Patient training options

There are 4 options for patients to complete their FreeStyle Libre 2 system training:

Independent online

Patients can complete training on their own by watching our dedicated training video.

In-person with HCP

Start patients yourself in your practice by using our resources: watch our training video or go through our quick reference guide together.

Abbott online

Register patients for an online session where an Abbott Trainer will guide them through using the system.

Abbott in-person

Book an in-person training session at your practice with an Abbott Trainer who will guide invited patients through training.

You'll learn more about training and how to get patients started down each route in the Getting Patients Started Guide.

2. Set up LibreView

LibreView is a secure2 cloud-based platform that provides you and your staff access to patient glucose data and detailed reports to identify patterns and make more informed treatment decisions.


How it works

To access LibreView, you'll need to create a Professional account. You can then set up a Practice on LibreView which allows you to add Care Team members, securely share patient information with your staff and invite patients to upload remotely.

When creating a Practice, you will become the default Practice Administrator. If your Practice is already set up, contact your Practice Administrator to add you as a Care Team member.

A LibreView report shown on a screen
A LibreView report shown on a screen
A LibreView report shown on a screen

How to set up a Practice

  • 01. Go to the LibreView website

    02. Create or log into your account

    03. Go to Settings > Create a New Practice

    04. Enter practice details and click Create Practice

    05. Click Done

You have now created your LibreView Practice and are ready to connect with patients. You'll learn how to do this in the Getting Patients Started Guide.

3. Discover our support tools

We offer extensive support for you and your patients to help get the most out of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

For you

This hub is designed to provide everything you need to support your patients including access to dedicated Primary Care reps.

For your patients

We have various flexible, ongoing training and support options to support your patients with their FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

4. Order sample sensors

If you plan on training patients yourself, you'll need to order starter sensors for them. 

You can order up to 10 sensors each month for patient training. You can also order readers for patients who don't have a smartphone compatible with the LibreLink app.

LibreLink compatibility guide

Get your patients started

Learn how to get your patients started with the FreeStyle Libre 2 system with our onboarding checklist, which training is right for your patient and prescribing information.

Better patient consultations

Learn how you can use the FreeStyle Libre 2 system to have more meaningful conversations with your patients and use their own data to inform your treatment plans.

Expand your knowledge

Visit our Learning & Resources Library to access various learning resources, modules and training to become a FreeStyle Libre 2 system expert.

Need more support?

Use our guided support tool to find the answer to your question or contact one of our reps.

A health care professional showing a patient his Libreview report on screen
A health care professional showing a patient his Libreview report on screen
A health care professional showing a patient his Libreview report on screen

References & Disclaimers

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Not real patients or data.

₼ The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose device data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

1. NICE guideline NG28 (2015) Last updated: 29 June 2022; available at https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28.

2. LibreView is ISO27001/27018/27701 certified and HITRUST CSF Certified.

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