Speaking with Tommy Marren on Midwest Radio about a digital device that continuously checks glucose levels 24/7 for those with Diabetes Type 1 without intrusive pricks is currently not universally available through the HSE system. I queried the HSE as to the status of achieving full accessibility for this breakthrough product.
The HSE responded that the Freestyle Libre Glucose Monitoring Kits is currently in an HSE trial period with 2000 individuals after which it will be evaluated against the costs of the current options. The cost of the the Freestyle Libre is €1500 per person per annum.
It is important that the HSE cost benefit analysis should also include the reduced expenditure on other medications and the resultant increased wellness of the individual.
