Revolutionary Diabetes Device Now on Isle of Wight! A game-changing blood glucose monitor that slashes the need for painful finger pricks has landed on the Isle of Wight. This sleek gadget sticks on the arm and constantly tracks blood sugar levels—even through clothing.
Goodbye Finger Pricks!
The new device uses a small sensor that you scan with a reader to check glucose levels any time, day or night. Tracy Savage, deputy director of quality at NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “We’re delighted to bring this fresh tech to patients with Type 1 diabetes who need frequent monitoring. It’ll boost their quality of life and help control blood sugar better.”
Who Can Get It?
The flash glucose monitoring system has been approved by local health bosses in southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. It’s aimed at people with Type 1 diabetes or pregnant women with Type 1 or Type 2 who test their blood sugar eight or more times daily.
Expert Praise and Patient Support
Lorena Arnez, diabetes specialist at St Mary’s Hospital, reckons the device is a “lifesaver”: “Regular glucose checks are crucial. This monitor shows sugar level trends in real time, helping to avoid dangerous lows—especially overnight.”
About 100 Isle of Wight patients could benefit. Interested? Chat to your GP, who can refer you to the hospital diabetes clinic if you qualify. Be ready for a six-week training programme before you start using it.
