Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.
There are two main types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react to insulin properly.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an alternatives to traditional blood glucose monitoring using finger prick tests. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a device for people with diabetes that lets you check your glucose (sugar) levels at any time. It lets you see patterns in your levels and check if your blood glucose is too high or low. It can help you control your blood glucose levels, as you'll have more information and can take action quickly.
Our Integrated Care System must develop local guidelines which both meets the needs of our patients and financial budget. NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB commissions CGM for specific groups of people with diabetes. More details are available in the policy below. This policy replaces any previous CGM or flash commissioning policies held by the local NHS.
You can view the policy here.