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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.
Start prescribing in 4 easy steps:
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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.
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 | ||
Margaret, 59 | Type 2 Minimising hypoglycaemia with a metformin intolerance using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system | ||
Adam, 76 | Type 2 Maintaining good glucose control while staying active with the support of LibreView | ||
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
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.
How to set up a Practice
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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.
What next?
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.
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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