Petition · past parliament

Subsidise flash glucose monitoring systems

Closed 66 signatures

What the petition asks

Many diabetes are forced to 100% self-fund the use of flash glucose monitoring systems

This petition is to recognise that there is no justification in not at least offering the sensor to diabetics for the difference in cost between using test strips and lancets and the `freestyle libre sensor.
Diabetics can improve their HbA1 level using the sensor, as it’s quick and convenient to regularly scan.

Good glucose control reduces the risk of complications, which are very expensive to treat.

These devices can track of the glucose readings over the last 8 hours, helping diabetics to improve control through using these insights.

The NHS could reduce consultations as data can be uploaded. By making a sensor affordable, more people can gain access and everyone can benefit.

Timeline

12 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 66
Status Closed
Opened 12 Aug 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.