NEW: Flash Glucose Monitoring eLearning

Please note: since recording the above video, the number of people with type one diabetes using Freestyle Libre has increased from 25% to 45%. June 2021.

Launching our new Flash Glucose Monitoring eLearning module

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide healthcare professionals with exceptional diabetes education, we are excited to share our new Flash Glucose Monitoring eLearning module with you.

Prior to 1st April 2019 around 3-5% of people with type 1 diabetes in England had access to Flash Glucose Monitoring.

NHS England set out in their Long Term Plan to end nationwide variation, and ensure that people with type 1 diabetes would benefit from Flash Glucose Monitoring.

(NHS England)

Developed for Healthcare Professionals working in Primary Care, this module has been produced with an unrestricted educational grant from Abbott diabetes care.

Professor Pratik Choudhary and Professor Kamlesh Khunti contribute to the module with an opening video detailing the requirement for Flash Glucose Monitoring training to ensure diabetes quality of care. During the coronavirus pandemic, the data available from Flash Glucose Monitoring has been invaluable. It has allowed healthcare professionals to access information for patients and support with any health concerns.

If you are a healthcare professional working in Primary Care, please ensure you are up to date and access the module today:

The aims of this flash glucose monitoring eLearning module are:

Understand Flash Glucose Monitoring
Identify the impact that using Flash Glucose Monitoring can have on diabetes care
Understand the difference between blood glucose monitoring and flash glucose monitoring
Acknowledge the key care aspects of care when using Flash Glucose Monitoring
How to apply and manage a FreeStyle Libre sensor
Identify who can access FreeStyle Libre within the United Kingdom
Understand how to use FreeStyle Libre and how to interpret the scanned data collected
How to effectively support people with diabetes using FreeStyle Libre during consultations

“We are really proud of the module that has been created. The content will help to increase knowledge and confidence for primary healthcare professionals on flash glucose monitoring and enhance standards of care for people with diabetes using the technology”

— James Ridgeway, Education and Research Associate/Facilitator. Co-author flash glucose monitoring elearning