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Low cost testing strip One-Click Fasting Tag Average test time 5 seconds 0.5ul sample size Automatic download via Bluetooth® to AgaMatrix Diabetes Manager App Small and convenient to carry around Easy-to-read LED display with sharp contrast digits. So Easy...So Assured. The Agile allows downloading of results without the need for a cable. It has an average test time of 5 seconds with a small sample of blood. Simply insert the strip, apply the blood sample, and read the result. The results automatically download to the AgaMatrix Diabetes Manager (ADM) App on a paired device.  In the ADM app, users can...

Healthy Living is a free, online NHS programme that supports people to live well with type 2 diabetes.

What is Mounjaro used for?  Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide, is a drug that lowers blood sugar levels.   How does Mounjaro work?  This medication works by activating two receptors called GLP-1 and GIP to increase the level of incretins – hormones - in the body.   It works by helping your body to produce more insulin when needed. It also reduces the amount of glucose, or sugar, produced by the liver, and slows down how quickly food is digested. This all helps to lower blood sugar levels and HbA1c.    Is Mounjaro available across the UK?  Yes. It can be prescribed...

FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors will be phased out in the UK by the end of August 2025, meaning that people living with diabetes who use the sensors will need to transition to using FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors.  The FreeStyle Libre 2 lets you check your glucose levels without having to prick your finger. It is now a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM), although you can still scan the sensor to see your glucose readings if you want to.    The FreeStyle Libre 2 is offered on the NHS to people who qualify, or alternatively you can self-fund these sensors.  What do FreeStyle Libre 2 users need to...