Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Provide funding so all type 1 diabetics can receive Flash or CGM
Closed
4,591 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should provide the NHS with funding to cover ‘Flash’ or Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices for all Type 1 diabetics. Currently these devices are only used by around 20% of type 1 diabetics and funding can vary depending on where you live.
These devices improve blood glucose control which in turn can prevent long-term complications such as sight loss, limb amputation, kidney disease, stroke and circulatory issues to name but a few. All of these complications cost the NHS significant amounts of money and cause those suffering from complications to require ongoing care and support at a great cost. These devices inform the users to make appropriate medical and lifestyle choices which increase wellbeing and decrease health needs.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,591
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
31 Mar 2021
Closed
30 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.