Australians residing with sort 1 diabetes will quickly have entry to Abbott Diabetes Care’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus steady glucose monitor (CGM) as a standalone sensor, without having an automated insulin system (AID) connection.
From 1 October, the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus might be obtainable via the Nationwide Diabetes Providers Scheme (NDSS) subsidy, that means each Australian residing with sort 1 diabetes will be capable of entry the system.
myLoop System customers have had entry to FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus since 1 December 2025, with compatibility for the Omnipod 5 system to be introduced quickly.
Folks residing with sort 1 diabetes contemplating the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus are inspired to verify compatibility with their smartphone previous to switching. FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus will stay obtainable to individuals who don’t have a suitable smartphone, or preferring to make use of the standalone system reader. NovoPen 6 customers can even want to think about their preferences and compatibility with FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus previous to switching units.
To change, NDSS registrants might want to guide an appointment with their authorised diabetes healthcare skilled (in-person or telehealth) who will full the related NDSS CGM entry replace on the registrant’s behalf.
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors final 15 days and can solely be obtainable via the NDSS subsidy, not for direct buy on-line from Abbott. As much as six sensors, equal to 3 months’ provide, might be ordered per transaction utilizing NDSS code 996, with a co-payment of $17.90 per sensor the place relevant. Annual entry limits apply consistent with the producer’s really helpful utilization, and system points must be reported in keeping with the producer’s tips.
Folks utilizing diabetes know-how are strongly suggested to have an individualised back-up plan in place and know what steps to take if a tool shouldn’t be working as anticipated. That plan must be developed with an endocrinologist or credentialled diabetes educator. Anybody experiencing difficulties with their diabetes know-how ought to contact the system producer, and search recommendation from their healthcare skilled, as quickly as doable.
