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Meds & Kit 2020 - Our guide to the diabetes meters, Flash, CGMs, medications, insulins, pens and pumps available in the UK
Meds & Kit
Our guide to the diabetes meters, Flash,
CGMs, medications, insulins, pens and
pumps available in the UK

2020
Meds & Kit 2020 - Our guide to the diabetes meters, Flash, CGMs, medications, insulins, pens and pumps available in the UK
Welcome to Meds & Kit 2020
                                                               Experience Freedom                                                                                   There are many treatments and devices to help
                                                                                                                                                                    manage diabetes. So, we’ve put together this                           Contents

                                                               with Pod Therapy
                                                                                                                                                                    guide to help you know what’s what. Whether
                                                                                                                                                                    you’re newly diagnosed, have had diabetes
                                                                                                                                                                    for years or are a healthcare professional,                             5 Meds & Kit explained
                                                                                                                                                                    we hope you find it useful.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            	An introduction to the types of
                                                               A simple and discreet way                                                                            This guide includes information on the main                               diabetes technology and treatment
                                                               to deliver insulin                                                                                   diabetes technologies and treatments that
                                                                                                                                                                    are currently available in the UK.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              available in the UK

                                                                                                                                                                    Diabetes technology can vastly improve how                              10 Meters
                                                                                                                                                                    people with diabetes manage their condition.                            	Blood glucose meters in pictures
                                                                                                                                                                    But, it’s important to be aware that technology                           with specifications
                                                                                                                                                                    isn’t a quick fix and there’s a lot of data
                                                                                                                                                                    involved. People with diabetes should speak                             18 Flash and CGMs
                                                                                                                                      Kelly R.       Alexis B.      to their diabetes team for individual advice
                                                                                                                                                                    that’s right for them.                                                        Details and features

                                                                                                                                      since 2019      since 2013
                                                                                                                                                                    Read more about diabetes technology, what                               20 Medications
                                                                                                                                                                    to consider and how people with diabetes feel
                                                                                                                                                                    about it at www.diabetes.org.uk/med-tech                                	Including when to take and dosages
                                                                                                                                    Hannah McCook   Nathaniel P.          Nadja T.
          Tubeless, waterproof*                                                                                                                                                                                                             24 Insulins
          Pod that can be placed                                                                                                                                       Contact us                                                           	Including a handy duration chart
                                                                                                                                      since 2018      since 2014
          anywhere you would give                                                                                                                                      If   since 2012
                                                                                                                                                                          you’d   like
                                                                                                                                                                                   to contact us with questions,
          yourself an injection
                                                                                                                                                    Giuliana P.
                                                                                                                                                                       feedback or improvements, write to us at                             26 Insulin pens
                                                                                                                                      Joy S.                              RaquelUK,
                                                                                                                                                                       Diabetes  L. Wells Lawrence House,
          Modern, intuitive                                                                                                                                            126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH.                                 	All you need to know, with pictures
          touch-screen Personal
                                                                                                                                      since 2014      since 2016       Or, you can call our confidential helpline                           28 Insulin pumps
          Diabetes Manager (PDM)                                                                                                                                            since 2014
                                                                                                                                                                       which is staffed by a team of highly
                                                                                                                        11

          Suitable for all ages,                                                                                                       Archie H.     Lucy L.           trained
                                                                                                                                                                           Bernardadvisors
                                                                                                                                                                                      Q. with counselling skills,                           	Specifications and special features
          with adjustable settings                                                                                                                                     who have an extensive knowledge of
          to personalise insulin                                                                                                                                       diabetes. You can call the helpline on                               31	Manufacturer contacts
          delivery based on your                                                                                                       since 2017    since 2009        0345    123
                                                                                                                                                                            since   2399 or email helpline@
                                                                                                                                                                                  2015                                                            Websites and telephone numbers
                                                                                                                                                                       diabetes.org.uk
          daily routine
                                                                                                                                       Marcus B.     Kendra L.             Steve R. call 0141 212 8710 or email
                                                                                                                                                                       In Scotland,
                                                                                                                                                                       helpline.scotland@diabetes.org.uk
     Speak to your Healthcare Provider to assess if the
                                                                                                                                       since 2017    since 2018              since 2014
     Omnipod DASH™ System is a good option for you.
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                                                                                                                                                                    Manufacturers provide the product information listed in this        Products and services advertised in this guide aren’t necessarily
                                                                                                                                                                    guide, and we’ve made every effort to make sure it is accurate.     recommended by Diabetes UK. Although the utmost care is taken
                                                                                                                                                                    These listings are for information only, and we can’t recommend     to make sure products and services advertised are accurately
                                                                                                                                       since 2013    since 2014     or endorsesince
                                                                                                                                                                                 any2017
                                                                                                                                                                                     specific products for diabetes care. Please talk   represented, it’s only possible to thoroughly check specialist
                                                                                                                                                                    to your diabetes team about the treatments and equipment            diabetes equipment. Please use your own discretion about whether
                                                                                                                                                                    that are available for you.                                         or not an item or service advertised is likely to help you and, where
Order your Pod Experience Kit† at www.myomnipod.com                                                                                  Kae R.         Patrick D.               Frankie
                                                                                                                                                                    The British DiabeticC.Association operating as Diabetes UK,         appropriate, take professional advice from your medical advisor.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Paid adverts don’t necessarily represent the views of Diabetes UK.
                                                                                                                                                                    a charity registered in England and Wales (no. 215199) and
       Insulet_UK               MyOmnipod UK                  myOmnipod_uk                                                                                                                                                              Complaints regarding advertised services or products should be
                                                                                                                                                                    in Scotland (no. SC039136). A company limited by guarantee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        addressed to: Content Team, Diabetes UK, Wells Lawrence House,
                                                                                                                                                                    registered in England and Wales with no. 00339181 and registered
*The Pod has a waterproof IP28 rating for up to 7.6 metres for up to 60 minutes. The PDM is not waterproof.                                                                                                                             126 Back Church Lane, London E1 1FH.
**Up to 72 hours of continuous insulin delivery.                                                                                       since 2015      since 2014             since Lawrence
                                                                                                                                                                    office at Wells before heHouse, 126 Back Church Lane,
†
  The sample Pod is a needle-free, non-functioning Pod that can be worn for up to 3 days.                                                                           London E1could
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Diabetes
Screen image is an example, for illustrative purposes only.
                                                                                                                                                                    Published November 2019. Product code 10181EINT/1019.
©2019 Insulet Corporation. Omnipod, the Omnipod logo, DASH, the DASH logo and Podder are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Insulet Corporation in the USA and other various jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Glooko and diasend are            Francis C.        Brad G.               Trent W.
trademarks of Glooko, Inc. and used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The use
of third party trademarks does not constitute an endorsement or imply a relationship or other affiliation. 1 King St, Hammersmith                                                                                                                                         Diabetes UK Meds & Kit 2020 | 3
London W6 9HR. INS-ODS-09-2019-00001V2-Pt2

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Meds & Kit 2020 - Our guide to the diabetes meters, Flash, CGMs, medications, insulins, pens and pumps available in the UK
Diabetes                                                                                                                  Meds & Kit explained
                     doesn’t quit.                                                                                                             With so many different types of diabetes treatment
                     That’s why people with diabetes and                                                                                       and technology, our guide introduces the basics…
                     their healthcare professionals have
                     looked to Accu-Chek® products and
                     Roche as trusted partners in diabetes                                                                                     Checking blood sugar levels
                     care for more than 40 years.
                                                                                                                                               People with diabetes taking insulin and certain
                                                                                                                                               types of medication, like sulphonylureas, will
                                                                                                                                               need to check their blood glucose – also called
                                                                                                                                               blood sugar levels – regularly. This will help them
                     We are leading the charge to simplify                                                                                     to recognise if they start to go too low (hypo)
                     diabetes care.                                                                                                            or too high (hyper).
                     Our Accu-Chek products deliver state-of-the art                                                                           Keeping on top of blood sugar levels helps
                     technology for accuracy, ease of use, and a better,                                                                       prevent serious diabetes complications. It can
                     simpler testing experience. Accu-Chek is one of                                                                           also help people with diabetes and healthcare
                     the leading diabetes brands worldwide.                                                                                    teams to spot patterns, so keeping track
                                                                                                                                               of results is really helpful.
                                                                                                                                               People can check their levels using a blood
                                                                                    So people with diabetes can manage their                   glucose meter, a continuous glucose monitor
                                                                                    diabetes every day with confidence.                        (CGM) or a flash glucose monitor – we call
                                                                                                                                               it Flash, for short.
                                                                                    Healthcare professionals want solutions that people with
                                                                                    diabetes can trust and feel good about using every day.    Blood glucose meters
                                                                                                                                               Blood glucose meters are usually the first port
                                                                                                                                               of call for checking blood sugar levels. There are
                     You can trust the Accu-Chek brand                                                                                         many on the market and new types launch all
                     and Roche to stay by your side                                                                                            the time, so it can be tricky choosing the right
                                                                                                                                               one. People with diabetes should ask their
                     Every customer is very important to us. We are here to stay and we                                                        healthcare team for advice on a suitable meter.
                     will continue to improve our products and innovate for the future.
                                                                                                                                               People who use insulin or other medications
                     We have been a trusted partner in diabetes care for over 40 years
                                                                                                                                               that can cause hypos should get a meter free
                     for both healthcare professionals and people with diabetes.                                                               of charge, but the choice may be limited due
                                                                                                                                               to local guidelines. If people decide to buy their
                                                                                                                                               own meter, they might not get a prescription
                                                                                                                                               for the test strips.
                     Our broad and developing portfolio
                                                                                                                                                   or a list of meters available in the UK,
                                                                                                                                                  F
                                                                                                                                                  see page 10.
                                                                                                                                               For more information on checking blood sugars,
                                                                                                                                               go to www.diabetes.org.uk/med-test

                     ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK AVIVA COMBO, ACCU-CHEK AVIVA INSIGHT, ACCU-CHEK INSIGHT, ACCU-CHEK MOBILE,
                     ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA NANO, ACCU-CHEK AVIVA SOLO, ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO and MYSUGR are trademarks
                     of Roche. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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                     © 2019 Roche Diabetes Care Limited. All rights reserved.

                     Roche Diabetes Care Limited, Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, RH15 9RY, UK.
                     Company registration number: 9055599
                     www.accu-chek.co.uk www.accu-chek.ie
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CGM and Flash                                                                                       Medications
CGM and Flash are ways of measuring blood                                                           As well as insulin, there are several medications
sugar levels without having to finger prick.                                                        available to help treat type 2 diabetes – two of
The monitors measure the amount of glucose in                                                       them are sometimes used to help treat type 1
the fluid surrounding the cells, called interstitial                                                diabetes, too. They work in a variety of ways, so
fluid. This lags behind blood sugar levels a little.                                                some people will use a combination of medications.

Both CGM and Flash involve a small sensor                                                           These are the different types and what they do:
being worn just under the skin, for a set time                                                      Biguanide (metformin): This is usually the first
until it needs replacing.                                                                           diabetes medication prescribed if a healthy diet
                                                                                                    and physical activity alone hasn’t sufficiently
CGM                                                                                                 helped to manage blood sugar levels.
CGM shows trends in blood sugar levels and                                                          Sulphonylureas: These are tablets that stimulate
alerts people to highs and lows. It measures                                                        the cells in the pancreas to make more insulin,
every few minutes.                                                                                  helping it to work better.
There are two types of CGM: real time, which                                                        Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (acarbose): Slows
checks blood sugar levels at any time, with                                                         down the intestine’s absorption of starchy foods,
downloadable results; and retrospective,                                                            which, in turn, slows down any rise in blood sugar
which doesn’t check in real time, although                                                          levels after eating.
results can be downloaded to refer to.
                                                                                                    Prandial glucose regulators: Similar to
A CGM has three parts. There is a sensor                                                            sulphonylureas, this stimulates the cells in the
which sits just under the skin. This is attached                                                    pancreas to produce more insulin. They work more
to a transmitter, which sends blood sugar                                                           quickly than sulphonylureas but only last for a short
levels to a display device to show the levels.                                                      time, so they need to be taken half an hour before
The display device is either a separate                                                             each meal.
handheld device (standalone CGM)
or a pump (integrated system).                                                                      Thiazolidinediones (glitazones): Reduces insulin
                                                       “Flash has significantly                    resistance and improves sensitivity, allowing the
Flash                                                    changed how I manage                       insulin that the body produces to work more effectively.
                                                                                                                                                               Free prescriptions
More people are choosing to use Flash to check           my diabetes. I now test                    It also helps to protect the cells in the pancreas,
                                                                                                    which enables them to produce insulin for longer.
their blood sugar levels.                                multiple times a day –                                                                                People who live in England and use insulin
                                                                                                    GLP-1s (incretin mimetics): Increases the level
A reader scans the sensor whenever people                typically up to 20 times                   of incretins in the body. Incretins are a type of          or medicine to manage their diabetes are
want, giving access to the last eight hours of           – yet it’s far easier and                  hormone that help produce more insulin when                entitled to free prescriptions. But, if they’re
sugar levels. It also comes with software so                                                                                                                   under 60, they need to have a medical
                                                         more discreet than finger-                 it’s needed and reduce the amount of glucose
                                                                                                                                                               exemption certificate before they can
people can analyse results and see patterns in                                                      production when it’s not needed. They reduce
their sugar levels. But, unlike a CGM, it won’t          prick testing. And, I’m                    the rate at which the stomach digests food                 claim them.
alert any high or low blood sugar levels.                able to keep far closer                    and empties, and can also reduce appetite.                 People should ask for the application form
    or CGM and Flash product information,
   F                                                     to target levels – not only                DPP-4 inhibitors (gliptins): These work                    for the certificate – called FP92A. They will
   see page 18.                                          by reacting to the current                 by blocking the action of DPP-4, an enzyme                 need to fill it in, and then their doctor will
                                                                                                                                                               sign it and send it off. Find out more at
For information on how to access Flash,                  blood glucose reading,                     that destroys incretin.
                                                                                                                                                               www.diabetes.org.uk/med-prescription
go to www.diabetes.org.uk/med-flash                      but more importantly                       SGLT2 inhibitors: This medication reduces
                                                                                                                                                               Prescriptions are free for everybody in
                                                         to the trend arrow.”                       the amount of glucose absorbed by your kidneys
                                                                                                                                                               Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
                                                                                                    and your blood.
                                                        Adrian, who has been using a flash                                                                     We also know that some people with
                                                        glucose monitor for more than four years.       s with any medication, check the patient
                                                                                                       A
                                                                                                                                                               diabetes who need to test their blood
                                                                                                       information leaflet. People should talk to their
                                                                                                                                                               sugars are having problems getting test
                                                            ead Adrian’s story at
                                                           R                                           diabetes team if they have any questions
                                                                                                                                                               strips on prescription. For information
                                                           www.diabetes.org.uk/med-adrian              or experience any side effects.
                                                                                                                                                               go to www.diabetes.org.uk/med-strips
                                                                                                    For more on these types of medications, see page 20.

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Insulin                                                   Insulin pumps
                                                                                                              Everyone with type 1 diabetes, and some people            An insulin pump gives people the insulin they
                                                                                                              with type 2 diabetes, need to take insulin using          need throughout the day and night. A pump
                                                                                                              an insulin pen or an insulin pump.                        can be an excellent alternative to injecting with
                                                                                                                                                                        an insulin pen and give people more flexibility
                                                                                                              There are five different types of insulin which all
                                                                                                                                                                        when managing their diabetes.
                                                                                                              work in slightly different ways to help manage
                                                                                                              diabetes.                                                 There are two types of insulin pumps: a
                                                                                                                                                                        tethered pump and a patch pump. Both are
                                                                                                              Rapid-acting insulin: Sometimes known
                                                                                                                                                                        attached to the body by a tiny tube called a
                                                                                                              as fast-acting insulin, it’s taken shortly before
                                                                                                                                                                        cannula, which goes just under the skin. The
                                                                                                              meals. It works quickly, and it’s usually taken
                                                                                                                                                                        cannula needs to be changed every two or three
                                                                                                              alongside intermediate-acting insulin or
Contactless
 Contactless                                                                                                  long-acting insulin. The dose depends
                                                                                                                                                                        days and moved to a different place every time.

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                                                                                                              on how many carbohydrates are eaten.                      Tethered pumps: This is attached to the body
                                                                                                                                                                        by another small tube that connects to the
                                                                                                              Short-acting insulin: This is similar to
to
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                                                                                                                                                                        cannula. The pump itself usually houses all
                                                                                                                                                                        the controls and can be carried on a belt,
                                                                                                              Because of this, it needs to be taken about
                                                                                                                                                                        in a pocket, or a body band worn under
                                                                                                              25 minutes before eating.
                                                                                                                                                                        clothing if people don’t want it on show.
                                                                                                              Mixed insulin: This is a combination of short-
                                                                                                                                                                        Patch pumps: These attach directly onto the
                                                                                                              or rapid-acting insulin. It’s taken twice a day
                                                                                                                                                                        body where the cannula is placed. Popular
                                                                                                              before breakfast and dinner.
                                                                                                                                                                        choices include legs, arms, or stomach. There’s
                                                                                                              Intermediate-acting insulin: Also known as                no extra tubing, which means the pump sits
                                                                                                              background insulin or basal insulin. This means           directly onto the skin and is operated by a
                                                                                                              it works throughout the day. It’s taken once              remote. Patch pumps are temporary, so the
                                                                                                              or twice a day.                                           whole device needs to be changed when
                                                                                                                                                                        the pump sends an alert, not just the infusion
                                                                                                              Long-acting insulin: Another type of background
                                                                                                                                                                        set and location.
                                                                                                              or bolus insulin, it is slower acting than intermediate
      Glucose & Ketones on One Meter                                                                                                                                      For a guide to pumps, see page 28.
                                                                                                              insulin but very similar in how the body processes
                                                                                                              it. It’s usually taken once a day.
     Automatic Download to Smartphone App
     Glucose & Ketones on One Meter                                                                              ind out the different types of insulin
                                                                                                                 F
     Accuracy Exceeding all International Standards                                                             available on page 24.
     Automatic Download to Smartphone App                                                                    For more information on insulin, go to                      Access to technology
     The Finest Ultra-Thin Lancet                                                                            www.diabetes.org.uk/med-insulin
     Accuracy Exceeding all International Standards                                                                                                                       Some diabetes technology can be difficult
                                                                                                                                                                           to access, and people with diabetes might
     The Finest Ultra-Thin Lancet                                                                            Insulin pens                                                 need to meet specific criteria set by
                                                                                                              Pen injectors are relatively easy to use, and                the NHS or by the National Institute for
                                                                                                              there’s a whole range to suit different insulin.             Health and Care Excellence (NICE) or,
                                                                                                              There are two main types: a disposable pen                   in Scotland, the Scottish Intercollegiate
                              19             7
                                 8   7 - 2 01                                                                                                                              Guidelines Network (SIGN). If they are
                                                                                                              that already contains the insulin, which you
                                                                                                              throw away once empty; and a reusable pen                    unsure, people should check with their
                                                                                                              with replaceable insulin cartridges.                         diabetes team.
                          TO APPLY FOR A FREE UPGRADE VISIT: www.glucomen.co.uk/areoupgrade
                                                                                                                 See page 26 for our guide to insulin pens.
                                      Or call: 0800 085 2204 (0118 9444128) Quoting ref: AD10
                             19           7
                                8 7 - 2 01
                                 Talk to your healthcare professional to see if this meter is right for you   For top tips and our video on injecting, go
                                                                                                              to www.diabetes.org.uk/med-insulin

                      TO APPLY FOR A FREE UPGRADE VISIT: www.glucomen.co.uk/areoupgrade
                              Or call: 0800 085 2204 (0118 9444128) Quoting ref: AD10
                           Talk to your healthcare professional to see if this meter is right for you
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Blood glucose meters

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    FreeStyle            WaveSense JAZZ         WaveSense JAZZ         Contour Next One            Contour Next              Contour            Contour Next            Contour XT               Contour Plus             Contour TS                  Contour            FORA Advanced
   Optium Neo           AgaMatrix Europe Ltd      WIRELESS            Ascensia Diabetes Care   Ascensia Diabetes Care        Next Link             Link 2.4         Ascensia Diabetes Care   Ascensia Diabetes Care   Ascensia Diabetes Care     (black and silver)           GD40h
     Abbott                                    AgaMatrix Europe Ltd                                                          Ascensia             Ascensia                                                                                     Ascensia Diabetes Care   B. Braun Medical Ltd
                                                                                                                           Diabetes Care        Diabetes Care

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    Omnitest 3              Omnitest 5            Microdot +             Microdot Max             GlucoMen Areo         GlucoMen Areo 2K       GlucoRx Nexus        GlucoRx Nexus Blue          GlucoRx Nexus         GlucoRx Nexus Voice          GlucoRx GO              GlucoRx GO
B. Braun Medical Ltd    B. Braun Medical Ltd   Cambridge Sensors       Cambridge Sensors             GlucoMen               GlucoMen              GlucoRx                GlucoRx                   Mini Ultra               GlucoRx                  GlucoRx               Professional
                                                   Limited                  Limited                                                                                                                 GlucoRx                                                                  GlucoRx

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  GlucoRx HCT          GlucoRx HCT Connect        GlucoRx HCT              GlucoRx Q            Accu-Chek Mobile         Accu-Chek Aviva          Accu-Chek             Accu-Chek             Accu-Chek Active        4SURE Smart Meter           4SURE Smart                  TEE2+
     GlucoRx                 GlucoRx                Connect i               GlucoRx             Roche Diabetes Care     Roche Diabetes Care     Performa Nano           Aviva Expert          Roche Diabetes Care       Nipro Diagnostics           Duo Meter             Spirit Healthcare
                                                     GlucoRx                                                                                  Roche Diabetes Care    Roche Diabetes Care                                     UK Ltd              Nipro Diagnostics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      UK Ltd

                                                                                                                                                                                       “Advances to equipment and technology
                                                                                                                                                                                         have been life-changing.”
                                                                                                                                                                                           Peter, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1956.
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                                                                                                                                                      43                                     Read Peter’s story at www.diabetes.org.uk/med-peter
 CareSens Dual          TRUE METRIX AIR        TRUE METRIX GO             VivaChek Ino              mylife Pura            mylife Unio
 Spirit Healthcare        Trividia Health        Trividia Health            VivaChek                 Ypsomed                Ypsomed            mylife Unio Neva
                                                                         Laboratories, Inc                                                         Ypsomed

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Blood glucose meters
                                                                                                                           Blood                                                                                                                                    Includes
                                                                                                                Time                                                                                                               Suitable for   Suitable for                                        Battery
                                                                                             Sample                       glucose                                            Number of tests stored            Length x width x                                    integrated      Can test for
             Meter & manufacturer                    Strip/test cassette required                             for test                  Calibration    Battery life                                                                 peritoneal     alternative                                     replaced free
                                                                                           volume (µL)                     range                                               with date & time                  depth (cm)                                           finger        ketones?
                                                                                                               (secs)                                                                                                                dialysis?    site testing?                                     of charge?
                                                                                                                          (mmol/l)                                                                                                                                  pricker?

   1
             FreeStyle Optium Neo                   FreeStyle Optium Blood Glucose
                                                                                                0.6              5        1.1–27.8
                                                                                                                                        No coding          Up to
                                                                                                                                                                         1,000 (7-, 14- & 30-day averages)     8.68 x 5.97 x 0.8       ✓*              ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✓               ✗
                    Abbott                                     Test Strips                                                               required       3,000 tests                                                                                               inside package

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                                                            1,865 (14-, 30- and 90-day,                                                                             gives ketone
   2
               WaveSense JAZZ                           WaveSense JAZZ &
                                                                                                0.5              5        1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests       pre-meal & post-meal averages          8.3 x 4.6 x 2         ✓               ✓            ✗ device        warning with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✓
              AgaMatrix Europe Ltd                 WaveSense JAZZ Duo Test Strips                                                        required                                                                                                                 inside package   blood glucose
                                                                                                                                                                               & standard deviation)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    >13.3mmol/l

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                                                              300 in the meter memory,                                                                              gives ketone
               WaveSense JAZZ
   3             WIRELESS
                                                        WaveSense JAZZ &
                                                                                                0.5              5        1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                          unlimited within the app (7-, 14-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  6.5 x 3 x 1          ✓               ✓            ✗ device        warning with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✓
                                                   WaveSense JAZZ Duo Test Strips                                                        required                          30- & 90-day, fasting, pre-meal                                                        inside package   blood glucose
              AgaMatrix Europe Ltd
                                                                                                                                                                               & post-meal averages)                                                                                  readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    >13.3mmol/l
                                                                                                                                                                         800 on meter, 1,000 tests or 100
                                                                                         0.6 (also features                                                              days, whichever is sooner, on the
   4
              Contour Next One
                                                       Contour Next Test Strips           second-chance          5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests        app. Unlimited up to 8 years’        9.7 x 2.8 x 1.5        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                                                                                                                 inside package
                                                                                             sampling)                                                                    storage on the Contour CLOUD
                                                                                                                                                                         (7-, 14-, 30- & 90-day averages)

                 Contour Next
                                                                                         0.6 (also features
                                                                                                                                        No coding                         800 (7-, 14- & 30-day averages                                                            ✗ device
   5
             Ascensia Diabetes Care
                                                       Contour Next Test Strips           second-chance          5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                         required
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                            & pre-/post-meal marking)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 8 x 5.3 x 1.2         ✓               ✓             inside             ✗               ✓
                                                                                             sampling)                                                                                                                                                              package

              Contour Next Link
                                                                                         0.6 (also features
                                                                                                                                        No coding                           1,000 test memory (7-, 14-,                                                             ✗ device
   6
             Ascensia Diabetes Care
                                                       Contour Next Test Strips           second-chance          5        1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                                         required
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                              30- & 90-day averages)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9.7 x 3.1 x 1.6        ✓               ✓             inside             ✗               ✓
                                                                                             sampling)                                                                                                                                                              package
                                                                                         0.6 (also features
   7
             Contour Next Link 2.4
                                                       Contour Next Test Strips           second-chance          5        1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                            1,000 test memory (7-, 14-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                9.7 x 3.1 x 1.6        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                             30- & 90-day averages)                                                              inside package
                                                                                             sampling)
                                                                                         0.6 (also features
   8
                 Contour XT
                                                       Contour Next Test Strips           second-chance          5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests       480 (7-, 14- & 30-day averages)       7.7 x 5.7 x 1.6        ✓               ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                                                                                                                 inside package
                                                                                             sampling)
                                                                                         0.6 (also features
   9
                 Contour Plus
                                                        Contour Plus Test Strips          second-chance          5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                          480 (7-, 14- & 30-day averages
                                                                                                                                                                                                                7.7 x 5.7 x 1.9        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                           & pre-/post-meal marking)                                                             inside package
                                                                                             sampling)

   10
                 Contour TS
                                                        Contour TS Test Strips                  0.6              5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests            250 (14-day averages)             7.1 x 6 x 1.9         ✓               ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                                                                                                                 inside package

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            Contour (black & silver)
                                                          Contour Test Strips                   0.6              5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                                  480 (7-, 14- &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                7.7 x 5.7 x 1.9        ✓               ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
             Ascensia Diabetes Care                                                                                                      required                                30-day averages)                                                                 inside package
                                                                                                                5 for    0.5–33.3 for
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            FORA Advanced GD40h                     FORA Blood Glucose Test Strips        0.8 for glucose     glucose     glucose &     No coding        Minimum          1,000 test results (7-, 14-, 21-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                10.7 x 5.7 x 1.8       ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✓               ✓
              B. Braun Medical Ltd                    & FORA Ketone Test Strips           & 1 for ketones      & 8 for     0.1–8 for     required       1,000 tests         28-, 60-, 90-day averages)                                                            inside package
                                                                                                              ketones      ketones
                                                                                                                                                                          500 test results with date & time
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                   Omnitest 3
                                                         Omnitest 3 Test Strips                 0.3              3        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding        Minimum
                                                                                                                                                                         (3 different averages which can be     8.3 x 5.6 x 1.8        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
               B. Braun Medical Ltd                                                                                                      required       3,000 tests                                                                                               inside package
                                                                                                                                                                          set specifically for requirements)

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                   Omnitest 5
                                                         Omnitest 5 Test Strips                 0.5              5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding        Minimum         500 test results with date and time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                7.5 x 4.1 x 1.5        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
               B. Braun Medical Ltd                                                                                                      required       1,000 tests        (7-, 30- and 90-day averages)                                                          inside package
                                                                                                                                                      1,500 tests, or
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                 Microdot +
                                                         Microdot+ Test Strips                  0.6             10        1.1–29.2
                                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                                      1 year’s testing                  500                     8.3 x 5.2 x 1.9        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
           Cambridge Sensors Limited                                                                                                     required                                                                                                                 inside package
                                                                                                                                                      3 times per day

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               Microdot Max
                                                 Microdot Max Blue Glucose Test Strips          0.5              5        0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                                        No coding     Rechargeable
                                                                                                                                                                                        500                      6.2 x 1.2 x 8         ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✗               ✓
           Cambridge Sensors Limited                                                                                                     required        battery                                                                                                  inside package

*With extraneal (Icodextrin) dialysis solution

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Blood glucose meters
                                                                                                           Blood                                                                                                                               Includes
                                                                                               Time                                                                                                           Suitable for   Suitable for                                        Battery
                                                                            Sample                        glucose                                          Number of tests stored         Length x width x                                    integrated      Can test for
          Meter & manufacturer        Strip/test cassette required                           for test                   Calibration    Battery life                                                            peritoneal     alternative                                     replaced free
                                                                          volume (µL)                      range                                             with date & time               depth (cm)                                           finger        ketones?
                                                                                              (secs)                                                                                                            dialysis?    site testing?                                     of charge?
                                                                                                          (mmol/l)                                                                                                                             pricker?

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              GlucoMen Areo
                                         GlucoMen Areo Sensors                0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                              730 (1-,7-,14-,30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                           8.5 x 5.6 x 1.8        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
                 GlucoMen                                                                                                required                           60- & 90-day averages)                                                           inside package
                                                                                               5 for     1.1–33.3 for
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            GlucoMen Areo 2K            GlucoMen Areo Sensors           0.5 for glucose &    glucose      glucose &     No coding
                                                                                                                                        1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                              730 (1-,7-,14-,30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                           8.5 x 5.6 x 1.8        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✓               ✓
                GlucoMen            GlucoMen Areo β-Ketone Sensors       0.8 for ketones      & 8 for      0.1–8 for     required                           60- & 90-day averages)                                                           inside package
                                                                                             ketones       ketones

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                         2 x AAA                                                                                                              gives ketone
  19
              GlucoRx Nexus
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                       batteries give                1,000                 9.6 x 6.1 x 2.6        ✓               ✓            ✗ device       warning with         ✓
                 GlucoRx                                                                                                 required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests                                                                                                            BG readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ≥15mmol/l

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                         2 x AAA                                                                                                              gives ketone
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           GlucoRx Nexus Blue
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                       batteries give                1,000                 9.6 x 6.1 x 2.6        ✓               ✓            ✗ device       warning with         ✓
                GlucoRx                                                                                                  required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests                                                                                                            BG readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ≥15mmol/l
                                                                                                                                      1 x AAA battery
  21
         GlucoRx Nexus Mini Ultra
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                        gives ~500                   1,000                 9.8 x 3.6 x 1.8        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
                 GlucoRx                                                                                                 required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                           tests

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                         2 x AAA                                                                                                              gives ketone
  22
           GlucoRx Nexus Voice
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                       batteries give                 450                   9.5 x 5.2 x 2         ✓               ✓            ✗ device       warning with         ✓
                 GlucoRx                                                                                                 required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests                                                                                                            BG readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ≥15mmol/l
                                                                                                                                       1 x CR2032
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               GlucoRx GO
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                       battery gives                  999                  4.4 x 3.9 x 2.4        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
                 GlucoRx                                                                                                 required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests
                                                                                                                                       1 x CR2032
  24
         GlucoRx GO Professional
                                        GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips             0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                       battery gives                  999                  4.4 x 3.9 x 2.4        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
                GlucoRx                                                                                                  required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests

                                                                                               5 for      0.5–38.9                                                                                                                                            ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                         2 x AAA                                                                                                              gives ketone
  25
               GlucoRx HCT          GlucoRx HCT Glucose Test Strips &
                                                                               1
                                                                                             glucose     for glucose    No coding
                                                                                                                                       batteries give                1,000                 9.6 x 6.1 x 2.6        ✓               ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              warning with         ✓
                  GlucoRx            GlucoRx HCT Ketone Test Strips                          & 10 for    & 0.1–8 for     required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests                                                                                                            BG readings
                                                                                             ketones       ketones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ≥15mmol/l

                                                                                                                                         Powered                                                                                                              ✗ but meter
                                                                                                          0.5 –38.9                    by Android                                                                                                              gives ketone
  26
          GlucoRx HCT Connect       GlucoRx HCT Glucose Test Strips &
                                                                               1                5
                                                                                                         for glucose    No coding      device and          Unlimited readings stored in
                                                                                                                                                                                           5.3 x 3.2 x 1.3        ✓               ✗            ✗ device        warning with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✓
                GlucoRx              GlucoRx HCT Ketone Test Strips                                      & 0.1–8 for     required      1 x CR2032       GlucoRx HCT app on smartphone                                                        inside package   blood glucose
                                                                                                           ketones                    battery, giving                                                                                                            readings
                                                                                                                                        ~500 tests                                                                                                              ≥15mmol/l

                                                                                                          0.5–38.9                     Powered by                                                                                                             ✗ but meter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              gives ketone
  27
          GlucoRx HCT Connect i     GlucoRx HCT Glucose Test Strips &
                                                                               1                5
                                                                                                         for glucose    No coding      iOS device,         Unlimited readings stored in
                                                                                                                                                                                           5.1 x 2.4 x 0.9        ✓               ✗            ✗ device       warning with        N/A
                 GlucoRx             GlucoRx HCT Ketone Test Strips                                      & 0.1–8 for     required      giving ~500      GlucoRx HCT app on smartphone                                                        inside package
                                                                                                           ketones                         tests                                                                                                              BG readings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ≥15mmol/l
                                                                                                                                      1 x AAA battery
  28
                GlucoRx Q
                                          GlucoRx Q Test Strips               0.7               7         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding
                                                                                                                                        gives ~500                    450                  9.3 x 3.6 x 2.13       ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
                 GlucoRx                                                                                                 required                                                                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                                           tests
            Accu-Chek Mobile                                                                                            No coding      500 tests or           2,000 (7-, 14-, 30-          12.1 x 6.3 x 2
  29
            Roche Diabetes Care
                                          Mobile Test Cassette                0.3           5 (approx)    0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                         required     1 year approx           & 90-day averages)                                  ✓               ✗                ✓               ✗               ✓
                                                                                                                                      Approx 1,000
  30
             Accu-Chek Aviva
                                            Aviva Test Strips                 0.6               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                        No coding     tests or 1 year      500 (7-, 14-, 30- & 90-day
                                                                                                                                                                                           9.4 x 5.2 x 2.1        ✓               ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ✗               ✓
            Roche Diabetes Care                                                                                          required          with 3          & pre-/post-meal averages)                                                        inside package
                                                                                                                                       tests per day

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Blood glucose meters
                                                                                                             Blood                                                                                                                                          Includes
                                                                                                 Time                                                                                                                     Suitable for    Suitable for                                        Battery
                                                                               Sample                       glucose                                                    Number of tests stored         Length x width x                                     integrated      Can test for
          Meter & manufacturer          Strip/test cassette required                           for test                       Calibration         Battery life                                                             peritoneal      alternative                                     replaced free
                                                                             volume (µL)                     range                                                       with date & time               depth (cm)                                            finger        ketones?
                                                                                                (secs)                                                                                                                      dialysis?     site testing?                                     of charge?
                                                                                                            (mmol/l)                                                                                                                                        pricker?

  31
        Accu-Chek Performa Nano
                                             Performa Test Strips                0.6               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding          500 tests or        500 (7-, 14-, 30- & 90-day
                                                                                                                                                                                                        6.9 x 4.3 x 2         ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
           Roche Diabetes Care                                                                                                  required         1 year approx        & pre-/post-meal averages)                                                          inside package
                                                                                                                                                    Varies
                                                                                                                                                 depending on        1,000 (7-, 14-, 30- & 90-day
  32
         Accu-Chek Aviva Expert
                                               Aviva Test Strips                 0.6               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding
                                                                                                                                                   usage of        averages) can be shown as colour    9.4 x 5.5 x 2.5        ✓                ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
           Roche Diabetes Care                                                                                                  required                                                                                                                  inside package
                                                                                                                                                   different       graphs & charts on meter screen)
                                                                                                                                                   features
                                                                                               Approx 5
                                                                                                  (test
                                                                                                 strip in
                                                                                                                              Auto coding
  33
            Accu-Chek Active
                                              Active Test Strips                 1–2
                                                                                                 meter)
                                                                                                             0.6–33.3         by inserting
                                                                                                                                                 Approx 1,000           500 (date/time, 7-, 14-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                       9.8 x 4.7 x 1.9        ✓                ✗            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
            Roche Diabetes Care                                                                 / 8 (test                                        tests or 1 year        30- & 90-day averages)                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                              a code chip
                                                                                                  strip
                                                                                                outside
                                                                                                 meter)

  34
           4SURE Smart Meter
                                              4SURE Test Strips                  0.5               5         0.5–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding
                                                                                                                                                  1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                          1,000 (7-, 14-, 30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                        9 x 5.5 x 1.8         ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
          Nipro Diagnostics UK Ltd                                                                                              required                                60- & 90-day averages)                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                           No coding required
                                                                                                 5 for       0.5–33.3
                                                                                                                             (blood glucose).
  35
         4SURE Smart Duo Meter               4SURE Test Strips             0.5 for glucose &   glucose      for glucose
                                                                                                                          Coding needed when      1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                          1,000 (7-, 14-, 30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                        9 x 5.5 x 1.8         ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✓               ✓
          Nipro Diagnostics UK Ltd       & 4SURE Ketone Test Strips         0.8 for ketones     & 8 for     & 0.1–8 for                                                 60- & 90-day averages)                                                            inside package
                                                                                                                            using new vial of
                                                                                               ketones        ketones
                                                                                                                            ketone test strips

  36
                   TEE2+
                                                    TEE2                         0.5               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding
                                                                                                                                                  1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                        1,000 (1-,7-,14-, 30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                       10.8 x 5.6 x 1.5       ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
              Spirit Healthcare                                                                                                 required                           90-day pre & post meal averages)                                                       inside package

  37
              CareSens Dual           CareSens Pro Glucose Test Strips &
                                                                                 0.4               5         1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding
                                                                                                                                                  1,000 tests
                                                                                                                                                                        1,000 (1-,7-,14-, 30-,
                                                                                                                                                                                                       10.6 x 5.8 x 1.7       ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✓               ✓
              Spirit Healthcare            KetoSens Ketone Strips                                                               required                           90-day pre & post meal averages)                                                       inside package

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ✓as long
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              as the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           hematocrit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            levels fall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           within the
  38
            TRUE METRIX AIR
                                          TRUE METRIX Test Strips                0.5
                                                                                                As fast
                                                                                                             1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding         Approx 1,000
                                                                                                                                                                                 1,000                 8.7 x 5.5 x 1.7    parameters           ✓            ✗   device      ✗   ketone
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗
              Trividia Health                                                                    as 4                           required         tests or 1 year                                                                                          inside package   test reminder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          of 20-70%.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             HCP to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          determine if
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the meter is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          appropriate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ✓as long
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              as the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           hematocrit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            levels fall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           within the
  39
            TRUE METRIX GO
                                          TRUE METRIX Test Strips                0.5
                                                                                                As fast
                                                                                                             1.1–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding         Approx 1,000
                                                                                                                                                                                  500                  4.1 x 3.5 x 2.2    parameters           ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✗
              Trividia Health                                                                    as 4                           required         tests or 1 year                                                                                          inside package
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          of 20-70%.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             HCP to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          determine if
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the meter is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          appropriate

  40
              VivaChek Ino
                                           VivaChek Ino Test Strips              0.5               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding         12 months or
                                                                                                                                                                                  900                   8.2 x 5 x 1.5         ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
         VivaChek Laboratories, Inc                                                                                             required          1,000 tests                                                                                             inside package

  41
                mylife Pura
                                            mylife Pura Test Strips               1                5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding            Approx                 500 (7-, 14-, 30-
                                                                                                                                                                                                       9.1 x 4.6 x 1.7        ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
                 Ypsomed                                                                                                        required          1,000 tests             & 90-day averages)                                                              inside package

  42
                mylife Unio
                                            mylife Unio Test Strips              0.7               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding            Approx              1,000 (7-, 14-, 30-, 60-
                                                                                                                                                                                                       7.1 x 3.9 x 1.4        ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
                 Ypsomed                                                                                                        required           600 tests              & 90-day averages)                                                              inside package

  43
             mylife Unio Neva
                                            mylife Unio Test Strips              0.7               5         0.6–33.3
                                                                                                                               No coding            Approx              1,000 (7-, 14-, 30-, 60-
                                                                                                                                                                                                       7.1 x 3.9 x 1.4        ✓                ✓            ✗   device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ✗               ✓
                 Ypsomed                                                                                                        required           600 tests              & 90-day averages)                                                              inside package

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Flash and CGMs
                                                                                                                            Licensed for                                                                                                              Link to an                                Sensor size     Transmitter
                                                                   Sensor       Sensor      Blood glucose range                                                     Calibration            Weight                                                                    Reusable      Reusable
           Flash & CGM                   Water resistant?                                                                    treatment        Battery life                                              Stored data?     Can results be shared?         insulin                                  (h x w x d)    size (h x w
                                                                    type          life            (mmol/l)                                                         requirements             (g)                                                                      applicator   Transmitter
                                                                                                                             decisions?                                                                                                                pump?                                        in cm        x d) in cm
                      FreeStyle
                     Libre Flash         Yes, sensor is water                                                                                                                                           ✓ Sensor:                   ✓
                      Glucose          resistant in up to 1m of     Flash                                                                                          No calibration                         8 hours.                                                                                0.5 (h) x
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          LibreView to healthcare
                     Monitoring        water for a maximum of      Glucose
                                                                                14 days            2.2–27.8                     Yes                N/A
                                                                                                                                                                     required
                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensor: 5       Reader &
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         team. LibreLinkUp app to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ✗             ✗            N/A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3.5 (d)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    N/A
                       System                 30 minutes                                                                                                                                                    app:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            up to 20 caregivers
                        Abbott                                                                                                                                                                            90 days

                                                                                                                                                                                                        ✓   24 hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ✓
                     Dexcom G6         G6 transmitter IP28 up                   Up to 10                                                                           No calibration                       of data in G6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Through separate Share
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ✓                           ✓                            4.6 x 3
                      Dexcom            to 2.4m for 24 hours
                                                                     CGM
                                                                                 days
                                                                                                   2.2–22.2                     Yes*               N/A
                                                                                                                                                                     required
                                                                                                                                                                                             12         app. 90 days
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         app with up to 5 family or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Tandem T         ✗           90 day          N/A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    x 1.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          of data in                                    Slim X2                    warranty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  friends
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Clarity app

                     GlucoMen
                                       Yes, submerged up to
                                                                   Actual                                                                                                                                                                                 ✓             ✓             ✓
                     Day CGM
                                      1m for up to 30 minutes
                                                                  Real-Time     15 days            2.2–22.2                     Yes             15 days              1 per day               7.5        ✓ 15 days                   ✓                 GlucoMen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5 years       5 years
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       3.5 x 2.5 x 0.7
                     GlucoMen                                      CGM™                                                                                                                                                                               Day Pump

                                                                                               Sensor: 2.2–22.2                                  6 days
                                                                                           Guardian Connect App                               transmitter &
                                                                                            Inputs: Can record BG                             battery life of
                      Guardian                                      Enlite
                                                                                              readings 1.1–33.3.                               compatible                                                    ✓                      ✓                     ✗             ✓             ✓
                                        IP48: up to 2.4m for                    Up to 6    Can be alerted to a high     No, calibration, BG     device. A                                                 12 hours        Via CareLink to HCP &       Designed as                                                 3.5 x 2.8
                      Connect                                      Glucose                                                                                       3–4 times per day
Medications                                                                                                                    Always check the patient information leaflet or, for the latest medication updates, go to www.medicines.org.uk

        Generic name                 Trade name                    Dosage size/strength                     How it’s taken                                       Min-max daily dose                                                    When taken                              Times per day
BIGUANIDES
          Metformin                  Glucophage                        500mg, 850mg                    By mouth, swallowed whole                                     500–3,000mg                                                   During or after meals                          2–3 times
          Metformin             Metformin Oral Solution                500mg per 5ml                        By mouth, liquid                                         500–3,000mg                                                   During or after meals                          2–3 times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Once (dose can be split if
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           With, or after, evening meals if once.
  Metformin prolonged release      Glucophage SR                  500mg, 750mg, 1,000mg                By mouth, swallowed whole                                     500–2,000mg                                                                                          not tolerated or glycaemic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Breakfast and evening meal if twice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           control still inadequate)
SULPHONYLUREAS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       With or immediately after breakfast, or first
        Glibenclamide               Glibenclamide                        2.5mg, 5mg                    By mouth, swallowed whole                                       2.5–15mg                                                                                                     Once
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 main meal of the day
                                                                                                          By mouth, swallowed                                                                                                     According to the main
           Gliclazide                 Diamicron                             80mg                                                                                      40–320mg                                                                                                      Twice
                                                                                                            whole with water                                                                                                        meals of the day
                                                                                                          By mouth, swallowed
           Gliclazide               Diamicron MR                            30mg                                                                                      30–120mg                                                 Take with water at breakfast                         Once
                                                                                                            whole with water
          Glimepiride                 Glimepiride                   1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg                 By mouth, swallowed whole                                        1–6mg                                             Shortly before or with first main meal                    Once
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               30 minutes before breakfast
           Glipizide                  Minodiab                              5mg                                 By mouth                                                5–20mg                                                                                                    1–2 times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     or midday meal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       With or immediately after the first meal of the
         Tolbutamide                 Tolbutamide                           500mg                                By mouth                                             500–2,000mg                                       day or in smaller doses throughout the day                 1–3 times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        with meals
PRANDIAL GLUCOSE REGULATORS
                                                                                                          By mouth, swallowed
          Nateglinide                   Starlix                     60mg, 120mg, 180mg                                                                                60–540mg                                               Up to 30 minutes before meals                      Up to 3 times
                                                                                                            whole with water
                                                                                                          By mouth, swallowed                                                                                            Usually within 15 minutes prior to main
          Repaglinide                  Prandin                        0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg                                                                                  0.5–16mg                                                                                                 Up to 4 times
                                                                                                            whole with water                                                                                              meals, but up to 30 minutes before
ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Chewed with first mouthful of
           Acarbose                   Acarbose                          50mg, 100mg                             By mouth                                              50–600mg                                                food, or swallowed whole with                        3 times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   water directly before
GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS
          Dulaglutide                  Trulicity          0.75mg, 1.5mg in prefilled pens & syringes            Injection                          Weekly 0.75mg (monotherapy) 1.5mg (add-on)                                            Any time                                  Weekly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Within 60 minutes prior to the
          Exenatide                     Byetta                  5mcg, 10mcg (injection pens)                    Injection                                             10–20mcg                                              two main meals of the day, approx                       Twice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6 hours apart
                                                          2mg (powder/solvent for prolonged-release,                                                                                                                   Once weekly on the same day each week,
  Exenatide prolonged-release         Bydureon                                                                  Injection                                          2mg once weekly                                                                                              Once weekly
                                                                  suspension for injection)                                                                                                                                 any time with or without food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Once daily, at any time of time, independent
          Liraglutide                  Victoza                      0.6mg, 1.2mg, 1.8mg                    Once daily injection                                       1.2–1.8mg                                                                                                     Once
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of meals, around same time each day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Once daily, within the hour prior to any meal
                                                                                                                                                  10mcg once daily for 14 days, then 20mcg once                         of the day. It is preferable that the prandial
          Lixisenatide                 Lyxumia            10mcg, 20mcg (fixed-dose injection pens)         Once daily injection                                                                                                                                                     Once
                                                                                                                                                   daily maintenance dose from day 15 onwards                          injection of Lixisenatide is performed before
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 the same meal every day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Weekly, same day each week, at any time of
         Semaglutide                   Ozempic                      0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg                   Once weekly injection                                    0.5mg–1mg weekly                                                                                                 Weekly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                day, with or without meals
SGLT-2 INHIBITORS
                                                                                                                                                100mg monotherapy/add on, increasing to 300mg for
         Canagliflozin                 Invokana                        100mg, 300mg                             By mouth                           tighter glycaemic control. If eGFR drops below                        Once a day, preferably before breakfast                 Once daily
                                                                                                                                                  60ml/min/1.73m2 use 100mg; discontinue if
Medications                                                                                                                       Always check the patient information leaflet or, for the latest medication updates, go to www.medicines.org.uk

         Generic name              Trade name                 Dosage size/strength                           How it’s taken                                         Min-max daily dose                                           When taken                           Times per day
 THIAZOLIDINEDIONES (GLITAZONES)
                                                                                                           By mouth, swallow
           Pioglitazone              Actos                      15mg, 30mg, 45mg                                                                 15–45mg alone, or in dual or triple therapy, or with insulin                 With or without food                         Once
                                                                                                            whole with water
 DPP-4 INHIBITORS
                                                                                                                                               25mg with metformin/ thiazolidinedione/ sulphonylurea/insulin or
            Alogliptin               Vipidia                  6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mg                              By mouth                   triple therapy with metformin & thiazolidinedione/sulphonylurea/insulin.     Once daily with or without food                    Once
                                                                                                                                                        12.5/6.25mg in moderate/severe renal disease
                                                                                                           By mouth, swallow                              5mg as monotherapy, or in combination                         Any time of day, but at the same
            Linagliptin             Trajenta                            5mg                                                                                                                                                                                                Once
                                                                                                            whole with water                                with other anti-diabetic medication                       time each day with or without food
                                                                                                           By mouth, swallow                    5mg alone or in dual or triple therapy, or with insulin (reduce       With or without food at any time of
           Saxagliptin              Onglyza                         2.5mg, 5mg                                                                                                                                                                                             Once
                                                                                                            whole with water                        to 2.5mg in moderate or severe renal impairment)                  day, ideally at same time each day
            Sitagliptin              Januvia                   25mg, 50mg, 100mg                                By mouth                        100mg alone, or in dual or triple therapy, or add on to insulin               With or without food                         Once
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                50mg in the morning, 50mg in
                                                                                                                                            100mg, as monotherapy, in combination with metformin, metformin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 the evening, except in dual
                                                                                                           By mouth, swallow                   and a sulphonylurea, thiazolidinedione, or with insulin (with or
           Vildagliptin              Galvus                            50mg                                                                                                                                                   With or without food            combination with a sulphonylurea,
                                                                                                            whole with water                 without metformin); 50mg with a sulphonylurea [moderate/severe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                where administration is 50mg
                                                                                                                                                            renal disease/ESRD 50mg daily]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       in the morning
 COMBINED FORMULATION MEDICATIONS
                                                                                                           By mouth, swallow
      Alogliptin + metformin        Vipdomet             12.5mg/850mg, 12.5mg/1,000mg                                                                    2 x 12.5mg/850mg–2 x 12.5mg/1,000mg                                       With food                               Twice
                                                                                                            whole with water
                                                                                                       By mouth, swallowed whole                                                                                       One tablet twice daily with meals to
                                                                                                                                                    Dose is based on patients’s current metformin dose,
    Canaglifozin + metformin       Vokanamet               50mg/850mg, 50mg/1,000mg                    with water. It is best to take                                                                                 lower the chance of having an upset                Twice daily
                                                                                                                                                      daily dose of metformin should not exceed 2g
                                                                                                          the tablet with a meal                                                                                       stomach associated with metformin
                                                       5mg empagliflozin + 850mg metformin
                                                                                                          By mouth; swallowed
                                                      5mg empagliflozin + 1,000mg metformin                                                              2 x 5mg empagliflozin/850mg metformin–
    Empagliflozin + metformin       Synjardy                                                              whole with water and                                                                                                    With meals                               Twice
                                                     12.5mg empagliflozin + 850mg metformin                                                              2 x 12.5mg empagliflozin/1,000 metformin
                                                                                                            take with meals
                                                    12.5mg empagliflozin + 1,000mg metformin
                                                                                                                                              Initiate with 10mg empa/5mg lina; titrate to 25mg empa/ 5mg lina if            Any time of day, but at
                                                        10mg empagliflozin + 5mg linagliptin              By mouth; swallowed
    Empagliflozin + linagliptin     Glyxambi                                                                                               tighter glycaemic control needed (and if eGFR is >60ml/min/1.73m2). If           the same time each day                         Once
                                                        25mg empaglflozin + 5mg linagliptin                 whole with water
                                                                                                                                                 eGFR drops
Insulins                                                                                                                                                                                                             Onset   Peak
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Times are approximate and may
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            vary from person to person.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This is a guide only.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Duration

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Onset, peak & duration (approximate hours)
            Name               Manufacturer          Source                       Delivery system                                     When taken
                                                                                                                                                                           0   2   4   6   8   10   12   14     16     18      20     22    24    26   28     30     32     34     36
 Rapid-acting analogue

                                                                        Vial, cartridge, KwikPen, Junior KwikPen               Shortly before meals or soon
           Humalog                  Lilly            Analogue
                                                                                       (prefilled pens)                           after when necessary

    Humalog 200 units/ml                                                                                                       Shortly before meals or soon
                                    Lilly            Analogue                    KwikPen (prefilled pen)
         KwikPen                                                                                                                  after when necessary

                                                                                                                               Shortly before meals or soon
   Humalog Junior KwikPen           Lilly            Analogue                    KwikPen (prefilled pen)
                                                                                                                                  after when necessary

                                                                                                                          2 minutes before food, with food or, if
             Fiasp              Novo Nordisk         Analogue                  Prefilled pen, cartridge, vial
                                                                                                                          necessary, up to 20 minutes after food

          NovoRapid             Novo Nordisk         Analogue                  Prefilled pen, cartridge, vial               Just before, with or just after food

                                                                                                                         Shortly before or soon after meals, or by
            Apidra                 Sanofi            Analogue            Vial, cartridge, SoloStar pre-filled pen
                                                                                                                         continuous subcutaneous pump infusion

                                                                                                                              Shortly before meals or, when
      Insulin lispro Sanofi        Sanofi            Analogue            Vial, cartridge, SoloStar pre-filled pen
                                                                                                                               necessary, soon after meals

        Insuman Rapid              Sanofi             Human                             Cartridge                               15–20 mins before a meal

 Short-acting insulin

           Actrapid             Novo Nordisk          Human                                 Vial                                  30 minutes before food

          Humulin S                 Lilly             Human                           Vial, cartridge                      As advised by your healthcare team

   Hypurin Porcine Neutral     Wockhardt UK           Porcine                         Vial, cartridge                      As advised by your healthcare team

 Intermediate-acting insulin

           Humulin I                Lilly             Human              Vial, cartridge, KwikPen (prefilled pen)          As advised by your healthcare team

   Hypurin Porcine Isophane    Wockhardt UK           Porcine                         Vial, cartridge                      As advised by your healthcare team

           Insulatard           Novo Nordisk          Human                   Prefilled doser, cartridge, vial            To be determined by healthcare team

        Insuman Basal              Sanofi             Human                 Cartridge, SoloStar prefilled pen                  45–60 minutes before a meal

 Pre-mixed insulin

                                                                                                                               Shortly before meals or soon
       Humalog Mix 25               Lilly            Analogue            Vial, cartridge, KwikPen (prefilled pen)
                                                                                                                                  after when necessary

                                                                                                                               Shortly before meals or soon
       Humalog Mix 50               Lilly            Analogue              Cartridge, KwikPen (prefilled pen)
                                                                                                                                  after when necessary

         Humulin M3                 Lilly             Human              Vial, cartridge, KwikPen (prefilled pen)          As advised by your healthcare team

       Hypurin Porcine
                               Wockhardt UK           Porcine                         Vial, cartridge                      As advised by your healthcare team
         30/70 Mix

         NovoMix 30             Novo Nordisk         Analogue                    Prefilled pen, cartridge                   Just before, with or just after food

      Insuman Comb 25              Sanofi             Human                 Cartridge, SoloStar prefilled pen                  30–45 minutes before a meal

      Insuman Comb 50              Sanofi             Human                             Cartridge                              20–30 minutes before a meal

 Long-acting insulin

                                                                                                                             Once a day, anytime (preferably
           Abasaglar                Lilly            Analogue              Cartridge, KwikPen (prefilled pen)
                                                                                                                                 same time each day)

            Levemir             Novo Nordisk         Analogue            Prefilled pen, prefilled doser, cartridge                  Once or twice daily

        Tresiba U100,                                                                                                            Once daily, preferably at
                                Novo Nordisk         Analogue              Prefilled pen, cartridge (U100 only)
        Tresiba U200                                                                                                             the same time each day

           Semglee                 Mylan             Analogue                          Prefilled pen                         Once daily, same time each day

            Lantus                 Sanofi            Analogue             Vial, cartridge, SoloStar prefilled pen    Once daily, any time, but at the same time each day

                                                                                                                      Once-daily administration at any time of the day,
         Toujeo U300               Sanofi            Analogue                  SoloStar prefilled pen only
                                                                                                                          preferably at the same time every day

 Long acting / GLP-1 agonist

                                               Analogue / GLP-1 fixed                                                            Once daily, preferably at
           Xultophy             Novo Nordisk                                           Prefilled pen
                                                 dose combination                                                                the same time each day

                                                                                                                             Once a day within one hour prior
                                               Analogue/GLP-1 fixed                                                       to a meal, preferably before the same
            Suliqua                Sanofi                                        SoloStar pre-filled pen
                                                 ratio combination                                                           meal every day, when the most
                                                                                                                            convenient meal has been chosen

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Insulin pens
                                                                                                                                                           Pen needles                                                                     Cartridge or                      Carrying case
                    Insulin pen & manufacturer                        Dosage (min-max)                   Insulin used in pens                                                                        Colour               Material                        Redial dose?
                                                                                                                                                         compatible with                                                                    prefilled                         description
                                                                                                 Humalog, Humalog Mix 25, Humalog 50,
                                          HumaPen Savvio                                                                                                                                      Red, green, blue, pink,
                                               Lilly
                                                                            1–60 units                  Humulin I, Humulin M3,
                                                                                                         Humulin S, Abasaglar
                                                                                                                                                           BD pen needles
                                                                                                                                                                                                 graphite, silver
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Metal           Cartridge        ✓                Grey zip case

                                   Humalog KwikPen, Humalg Mix 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Soft case available from
                                      KwikPen, Humalog Mix 50
                                                Lilly
                                                                            1–60 units           Humalog, Humalg Mix 25, Humalog Mix 50                    BD pen needles                            Slate blue             Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                manufacturer

                                         Humulin I KwikPen,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Soft case available from
                                        Humulin M3 KwikPen
                                                Lilly
                                                                            1–60 units                    Humulin I, Humulin M3                            BD pen needles                              Beige                Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                manufacturer

                                    Humalog 200 units/ml KwikPen                                                                                                                                                                                                          Soft case available from
                                                Lilly
                                                                            1–60 units                     Humalog 200 units/ml                            BD pen needles                            Dark grey              Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                manufacturer
                                         Abasaglar KwikPen                                                                                                                                                                                                                Soft case available from
                                                Lilly
                                                                            1–80 units                           Abasaglar                                 BD pen needles                            Light grey             Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                manufacturer
                                       Humalog Junior KwikPen                                                                                                                                                                                                             Soft case available from
                                                Lilly
                                                                           0.5–30 units                          Humalog                                   BD pen needles                            Slate blue             Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                manufacturer
                                                 Semglee                                                                                             31G/5mm, 32G/4—6mm or
                                                  Mylan
                                                                            1–80 units                   Semglee (insulin glargine)
                                                                                                                                                       34G/4mm pen needles
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Blue                Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                    None

                                    Tresiba FlexTouch 100 units/ml                                                                                                                                                                                                            Available from
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–80 units                            Tresiba                          NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                   Lime green              Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer
                                    Tresiba FlexTouch 200 units/ml                                                                                                                                                                                                            Available from
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                           2–160 units                            Tresiba                          NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                  Forest green             Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer

                                     Fiasp FlexTouch 100 units/ml                                                                                                                                                                                                             Available from
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–80 units                             Fiasp                           NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                   Yellow/red              Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer

                                        NovoRapid FlexTouch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Available from
                                            100 units/ml
                                            Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–80 units                          NovoRapid                          NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                     Orange                Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer

                                         Xultophy FlexTouch                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Available from
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                         1–50 dose steps                          Xultophy                         NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                    Pink/blue              Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer
                                               FlexPen                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Available from
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–60 units               NovoRapid, Levemir, NovoMix30                 NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover               Orange, green, blue         Plastic          Prefilled        ✓               manufacturer

                                               InnoLet
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–50 units                      Levemir, Insulatard                          NovoFine, NovoTwist                          Cream                 Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                    None

                                              NovoPen 5
                                             Novo Nordisk
                                                                            1–60 units             All Novo Nordisk 3ml penfill cartridges         NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                  Blue or silver            Metal           Cartridge        ✓                  Zip case

                                           NovoPen Echo
                                            Novo Nordisk
                                                                           0.5–30 units            All Novo Nordisk 3ml penfill cartridges         NovoFine, NovoTwist, Autocover                   Blue or red              Metal           Cartridge        ✓                  Soft case

                                           Autopen Classic                                                                                           BD Micro-Fine+, NovoFine,                    Green & white
                                            Owen Mumford
                                                                        1–21 units (green)              Sanofi 3ml insulin cartridges
                                                                                                                                                Penfine universal click, Unifine Pentips          or blue & white
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Plastic          Cartridge         ✗                Soft pouch

                                                                                                                                                      BD Micro-Fine+, NovoFine,
                                             Autopen 24
                                            Owen Mumford
                                                                         2–42 units (blue)              Sanofi 3ml insulin cartridges                  Penfine universal click,
                                                                                                                                                           Unifine Pentips
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Green or blue            Plastic          Cartridge         ✗                Soft pouch

                                                                                                                                             Always use needles that are compatible with
                                                                                                       Apidra, Lantus, Insuman Basal,
                                             AllStar PRO                                                                                     AllStarPRO, eg from BD (eg BD Ultra-Fine),
                                                Sanofi
                                                                            1–80 units             Insuman Comb 25, Insuman Comb 50,
                                                                                                     Insuman Rapid, Insulin lispro Sanofi
                                                                                                                                              Ypsomed (eg Clickfine) or Owen Mumford
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Blue or silver           Plastic          Cartridge        ✓                 Hard case
                                                                                                                                                         (eg Unifine Pentips)
                                                                                                                                              Can be used with needles up to 8mm long –       Grey. The medicine label
                                             DoubleStar                                                                                      longer needles DO NOT fit under the pen cap.        should be read for
                                               Sanofi
                                                                           2–160 units                             Toujeo
                                                                                                                                                    Toujeo compatible needles from             differentiation not the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                    None
                                                                                                                                                BD, Ypsomed, Artsana & Owen Mumford                  pen colour

                                                                                                      Apidra, Lantus, Insuman Basal,
                                             JuniorSTAR                                                                                        Compatible needles from BD, Ypsomed,
                                                Sanofi
                                                                            1–30 units            Insuman Comb 25, Insuman Comb 50,
                                                                                                    Insuman Rapid, Insulin lispro Sanofi
                                                                                                                                                    Artsana & Owen Mumford
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Blue, red or silver         Metal           Cartridge        ✓                 Soft pouch

                                                                                                                                                                                                The medicine label
                                                                                                         Toujeo, Apidra, Lantus,
                                                 SoloStar                                                                                      Compatible needles from BD, Ypsomed,             should be read for
                                                  Sanofi
                                                                            1–80 units              Insuman Basal, Insuman Comb 25,
                                                                                                           Insulin lispro Sanofi
                                                                                                                                                    Artsana or Owen Mumford                    differentiation not the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                    None
                                                                                                                                                                                                     pen colour

                                                                                                                                                    Compatible needles from BD,
                                           Suliqua Solostar          10–40 dose steps (peach)
                                                Sanofi                30–60 dose steps (olive)
                                                                                                                  Suliqua                              Ypsomed, Artsana or
                                                                                                                                                         Owen Mumford
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peach/olive             Plastic          Prefilled        ✓                    None

                                                                                                                                             “None. Insulin administered by needle-free jet
                                                Insujet                                                                                                                                        Green & white, blue &
                                           Spirit Healthcare
                                                                            4–40 units              All 3ml & 10ml UK insulin cartridges       injections using compressed air through a
                                                                                                                                                            precision nozzle”
                                                                                                                                                                                               white or grey & white
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Plastic & steel     Cartridge        ✓                 Hard case

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Insulin pumps
                                               Length x width                            Screen                     Basal                        Basal
       Pump & manufacturer                                             Weight                       Colours                   Total basals                                    Memory                              Battery life              Waterproof?                       Key features & website
                                                x depth (cm)                            size (mm)                increments                     profiles

                        Dana RS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Smallest & lightest pump of its class
                                                                                                     Black,                                                    500 bolus, 100 prime, 200 daily totals,
                        Advanced
                                                                                                     grey,         0.1 or                                     500 carbohydrates & 500 blood glucose                                                            • Fully controllable via Android & iPhone smartphones
                   Therapeutics (UK) Ltd
                                                7.8 x 3.5 x 1.9          53g            595mm2       white,         0.01           24              4           entries. Average bolus: 3, 7, 14, 21, 28            4–5 weeks                    IPX28             • Designed for compatibility with future licensed,
                      (UK Distributor)
                                                                                                     pink,          u/hr                                         days. Alarm code, suspend history,                                                                         interoperable APS algorithms
                      Manufacturer: Sooil
                     Developments Co Ltd                                                             green                                                      temporary basal history, basal history                                                                  www.advancedtherapeutics.org.uk

                                                     Pod:                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Tubeless, waterproof Pod that can be placed
                                               5.2 x 3.9 x 1.45.                                                                                                                                                                              Pod: IP28            anywhere you would give yourself an injection
                     Omnipod DASH                                      Pod: 26g                                                   Each                                                                                                                                    • Modern, intuitive touchscreen
                                               Omnipod DASH                                                                                                                                                                                 for up to 7.6m
                  Insulin Management                                without insulin.     51 x 90                               programme                             PDM: 90 days’ insulin data                 Up to 2 days on                                          Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM)
                                                   Personal                                           Black       0.05u/hr                         12                                                                                      for 60 minutes.
                          System                                      PDM: 106g                                                 can have                                in history records                      a single charge                                  • Suitable for all ages, with adjustable settings to
                                                   Diabetes                                                                                                                                                                                    PDM: not
                    Insulet Corporation                              (with battery)                                           24 segments                                                                                                                      personalise insulin delivery based on your daily routine
                                               Manager (PDM):                                                                                                                                                                                 waterproof
                                                 13 x 6.3 x 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                  www.myomnipod.com

                                                                                                                  0.00u/hr                       7 basal
                                                                                                       PDM         (30min                                                                                                                                            • World’s first Sensor Augmented Patch
                                                    PDM:                                                                      48 basal time     patterns                                                  1 week – PDM uses charging       Patch, yes: IPX8
                                                                                                      skins:     segments)                                                                                                                                                    Pump with PLGS & LGS
                      A6 TouchCare             7.6 x 4.8 x 9.4.                                                                 segments       (standard,     90 days stored on PDM, unlimited in Apps      cable for internal battery/     (up to 2.5m for
                                                                     PDM: 42.4g.                       blue,                                                                                                                                                   • Modular: start with Pump, CGM or combine for SCL
                         System                  Patch, incl.                            37 x 50                              (can change       exercise,      and EasyView online data management        patch reservoir (disposable):         60min).
                                                                     Patch: 21.5g                      pink,       0,05u/hr                                                                                                                                           • Colour touchscreen with menu icons
                       Medtrum Ltd              Pump Base:                                                                      every half       holiday,     portal (PWD & HCP), diasend compatible          powered by 2 button           PDM, no: IP22
                                                                                                      green,     increments
                                               5.7 x 3.3 x 1.3                                                                    hour)          pattern                                                         batteries (1.5V)            (splashproof)                      www.medtrum.co.uk
                                                                                                    lavender
                                                                                                                                                A/B/C/D

                                                                                                                                               Profiles not
                                                                                                                               288. Basal
                                                                                                                                                needed:                                                                                                              • The world’s first commercially available
                                                                                                                                rates are
                                                                                                                                               basal rates                                                                                                                 self-adjusting insulin pump
                                                                                                                 0.025u/hr    automatically                    User settings & pump history are stored
                                                                                                                                              automatically                                                                                                    • Only system to achieve Time in Range goal of 70%
                     MiniMed 670G                                                                                  (0.025       adjusted                       in non-volatile memory which will retain    2 weeks without sensors,         IPX8 (3.6m for
                                                9.6 x 5.3 x 24           102g            40 x 30      Black                                     adjusted                                                                                                            • System protects from both highs & lows
                       Medtronic                                                                                 min–35u/hr      every 5                            data. The memory size holds              1 week with sensors              24 hours)
                                                                                                                                                 every 5
                                                                                                                    max)      minutes when                             90 days’ pump history                                                                             www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk/
                                                                                                                                                minutes
                                                                                                                               using auto                                                                                                                         insulin-pump-therapy/minimed-670g-system
                                                                                                                                               when using
                                                                                                                                  mode
                                                                                                                                               auto mode

                                                                                                      Pump                                                                                                        Uses lithium                                         • Incorporates the Accu-Chek clinically
                                                                                                      skins:                                                       1,000 diary entries (handheld);                 batteries.                                                     proven Bolus Advisor
                                                                   110g, including       Pump:
                                                                                                      black,                                                  permanent memory (pump). Time & date              Pump: 200 days                                 • The first insulin pump operated by a remote handset
                   Accu-Chek Combo                                    batteries,          600.                                                                                                                                                  IPX8
                                               8.2 x 5.6 x 2.1                                        white,      0.01u/hr       24/day            5          stored for 1 hour after battery removed.          Bluetooth off; 80                                     • Compatible with Accu-Chek Smart Pix
                   Roche Diabetes Care                               cartridge &        Handheld:                                                                                                                                         (60 mins at 2.5m)
                                                                                                      yellow,                                                  Other pump settings & event memory              days Bluetooth on.                                       & Accu-Chek 360º download software
                                                                     infusion set         945
                                                                                                    turquoise,                                                   saved regardless of battery status              Handheld: 3–5
                                                                                                    pink, blue                                                                                                       weeks                                            www.accu-chek.co.uk/insulin-pumps

                                                                                                                                                                   2,000 diary entries (handheld);          Pump uses lithium AAA                                     • Incorporates the Accu-Chek clinically
                                                                   115g, including       Pump:                                                                                                                                                                                 proven Bolus Advisor
                                                                                                                                                              permanent memory (pump). Time & date        batteries: 14 days Bluetooth           IPX8
                   Accu-Chek Insight                                batteries, full       570.                                                                                                                                                                    • Very low minimum basal rate (0.02 units/hour)
                                               7.5 x 5.2 x 1.6                                        Black       0.01u/hr    Up to 24/day         5          stored for 1 hour after battery removed.        off. Handset battery           (1.3m for 60
                   Roche Diabetes Care                               cartridge &        Handset:                                                                                                                                                                               • Pre-filled cartridge
                                                                                                                                                               Other pump settings & event memory           rechargeable: 3 days of            minutes)
                                                                     infusion set        2,535
                                                                                                                                                                 saved, regardless of battery status              normal usage                                        www.accu-chek.co.uk/insulin-pumps

                                                                                                     Micro-                                                                                                                                                                • Tubeless, lightweight & discreet
                    Accu-Chek Solo              Micropump:                                                                                                                                                                                 Micropump: IP22
                                                                   Micropump: 29g                    pump:                                                                                                                                                        • Ability to quickly bolus off the micropump itself
                      Micropump                6.3 x 3.9 x 1.4.                         Diabetes                                                                                                            Reservoir: up to 4 days.      (splashproof only,
                                                                    (when filled with                white.                                                    5,000 BG tests, 5,000 log book entries,                                                           without needing the diabetes manager (handset)
                   Roche Diabetes Care            Diabetes                              Manager:                  0.01u/hr    Up to 24/day         5                                                       Diabetes Manager: up to 2       not waterproof).
                                                                   insulin). Diabetes               Diabetes                                                           5,000 pump events                                                                        • Can input a BG reading from CGM/Flash monitor,
                   Launching first half 2020      Manager:                                 89                                                                                                               days on a single charge       Diabetes Manager:                 or use the in-built test strip port
                                                                    Manager: 140g                   Manager:
                                               12.4 x 6.4 x 1.7                                                                                                                                                                                  IP20
                                                                                                     black                                                                                                                                                            www.accu-chek.co.uk/insulin-pumps

                                                                                                                  0.00u/hr,                                                                                                                                                • Small, lightweight, compact design
                                                                                                                                                                 Therapy data: 500 events displayed
                                                                    83g, including                                0.01u/hr,                                                                                                                                          • Icon based, language neutral touchscreen
                    mylife YpsoPump                                                                                                                              (total of 3,000 stored in the pump).                                      IPX8 (1m for up
                                               7.8 x 4.6 x 1.6      battery & filled      656         Black       0.02u/hr,      24/day            2                                                      Approx 30 days’ average use                          • Self-filled reservoir or pre-filled pump cart compatible
                        Ypsomed                                                                                                                                  Alarm history: 100 events displayed                                        to 60 minutes)
                                                                      cartridge                                    0.1u/hr,
                                                                                                                                                                    (total 200 stored in the pump)                                                                        www.mylife-diabetescare.com
                                                                                                                   0.5u/hr

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Manufacturer contact details
                           Manufacturer               Website                              Telephone

                           Abbott                     www.freestylediabetes.co.uk          0800 170 1177

                           Advanced Therapeutics      www.atuk.ltd                         01926 833273

                           AgaMatrix Europe Ltd       www.agamatrix.co.uk                  0800 093 1812

                           Ascensia Diabetes Care     www.diabetes.ascensia.co.uk          0345 600 6030

                           Astra Zeneca               www.astrazeneca.co.uk                0800 783 0033

                           B Braun Medical Ltd        www.bbraun.co.uk                     0800 840 0498

                           Boehringer Ingelham        www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk       01344 424600

                           Cambridge Sensors Ltd      www.microdot.biz                     01480 482920

                           Dexcom                     www.dexcom.com/en-gb                 0800 031 5761

                           Glaxo Smith Kline          uk.gsk.com                           0800 221 441

                           Glenmark Pharma            www.glenmarkpharma.com               01923 202950

                           GlucoMen                   www.glucomen.co.uk                   0800 243 667

                           GlucoRx Ltd                www.glucorx.co.uk                    01483 755133 / 0800 007 5892

                           Insulet Corporation        www.myomnipod.com                    0800 011 6132

                           Lilly                      www.lillydiabetes.co.uk              01256 315000

                           Medtronic                  www.medtronic-diabetes.co.uk         01923 205167

                           Medtrum                    www.medtrum.co.uk                    01923 312391

                           Merck                      www.merckgroup.com/uk-en             0208 818 7373

                           Merck Sharp & Dohme        www.msd-uk.com                       01992 467272

                           Mylan                      www.mylan.co.uk                      0800 1218 267

                           Napp Pharmaceutical        www.napp.co.uk                       01223 424444

                           Nipro Diagnostics UK Ltd   www.nipro-diagnostics.co.uk          0800 085 8808

                           Novartis                   www.novartis.co.uk                   01276 692255

                           Novo Nordisk               www.novonordisk.co.uk                0845 600 5055

                           Owen Mumford               www.owenmumford.com                  0800 731 6959

                           Pfizer                     www.pfizermedicalinformation.co.uk   01304 616161

                                                                                           0800 701 000
                           Roche Diabetes Care        www.accu-chek.co.uk
                                                                                           Insulin Pump Careline: 0800 731 2291

                           Sanofi                     www.sanofi.co.uk                     0800 035 2525

                           Servier                    www.servier.co.uk                    01753 666409

                           Spirit Healthcare          www.spirit-healthcare.co.uk          0800 881 5423

                           Takeda Pharmaceutical      www.takeda.com/en-gb                 01628 537900

                           Trividia Health            www.trividiahealth.co.uk             0800 689 5035

                           VivaChek                   www.vivachekdiabetes.co.uk           0800 612 7531

                           Wockhardt                  www.wockhardt.co.uk                  01978 661261

                           Ypsomed Ltd                www.mylife-diabetescare.com          0344 856 7820

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