Diabetes
Over 30,000 people in Somerset have been diagnosed with diabetes. 10% of the annual budget is spent on treatment. On this page you will find useful information and resources.
Recommended guidance on medications in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Target setting, recommended interventions and treatment goals according to frailty in older adults with diabetes from Diabetes Ther (2021)Download
Type 2 diabetes and CKD
Blood glucose testing
Flash glucose testing
Useful Information
Latest news
Freestyle Libre 2 is now released which has greater functionality than its predecessor. The manufacturers are keen to move patients to the new sensors and will supply new readers to patients on request. If patient uses a phone app they may need to update it
Freestyle Libre Easy Read Materials
Easy read materials can be found on the Freestyle website.
Easy read is an accessible format of providing information designed for people with a learning disability.
The easy read format is easy to understand because it uses simple language, shorter sentences and supporting images.
This easy read material is designed for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who use insulin and have a learning disability, and for their families and carers.
The resources are designed to help them when they start using the FreeStyle Libre system.