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)
Type 2 diabetes and CKD
Blood glucose testing
Flash glucose testing
Freestyle Libre
Easy read materials can be found on the Freestyle website.

GlucoRx AiDEX
First Realtime CGM product to be available in the Drug Tariff. AiDEX gives realtime updates every 5 mins with no need to scan. Suitable for over 14 years old.
RESTRICTED USE ONLY- GlucoRx AiDEX should be an option for all patients with type 1 diabetes as per NICE guidance.