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Meds & Kit Our guide to the diabetes meters, Flash, CGMs, medications, insulins, pens and pumps available in the UK 2020
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.
Editor’sTaylor
note F. Advertisements
Clare F. Kishon K.
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 Kae 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
1FH ©even walk UK 2019.
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
since 2014 since 2007 since 2013
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.
Download
Download
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
to Free
Free App rapid-acting insulin but works slightly slower.
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
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.
37 38 39 40 41 42
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
11
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
12
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
13
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)
14
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
15
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
16
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?
17
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
18
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
20
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
23
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 dayMedications 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 ifMedications 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 dropsInsulins 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
24 | www.diabetes.org.uk Diabetes UK Meds & Kit 2020 | 25Insulin 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
26 | www.diabetes.org.uk Diabetes UK Meds & Kit 2020 | 27Insulin 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
28 | www.diabetes.org.uk Diabetes UK Meds & Kit 2020 | 29Manufacturer 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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