Join the Freshwell CGM Discovery Network. Explore how your body responds to food, movement and sleep using a glucose sensor – and share what you learn. Starting June 2025.
What is the Freshwell CGM Discovery Network?
This is a new, peer supported online space where people using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can share reflections, insights and discoveries about their own glucose responses – with input from a health and wellbeing coach, peer mentors and oversight from a clinical team.
Who is it for?
Anyone who is:
- Living with type 2 diabetes
- Registered with a GP in Colne Valley PCN
- Planning to wear a CGM sensor
- Comfortable with joining an online community and post some short reflections.
How do I apply?
Please complete the Expression of Interest Form. Invitations will be sent out on or after 2nd June 2025.
How do I get a CGM?
You have 3 options:
1. Apply for a free trial with a manufacturer:
- https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/getting-started/sampling.html
- https://www.dexcom.com/en-GB/dexcom-one-plus-sample
2. Self-fund
You can buy online or at your local pharmacy.
3. Funded offer
Select that you would like to apply for a free sensor on the expression of interest form if you are unable to self fund.
How do I get started with my CGM?
See the instructions here for the Freestyle Libre and Dexcom:
You can also arrange to meet our health and wellbeing coach at a Freshwell Low Carb Drop in for support with this. Please note that as a non-clinician she cannot apply it for you but can walk you though it. Please contact: sharon.withnell@nhs.net
Want more details?
- View the participant information sheet here: Freshwell CGM Discovery Network – PIS
- View the Project Plan and Timeline here: Project Plan – CGM Network
Questions?
Email sharon.withnell@nhs.net