Dear Editor

We know that diabetes technology, like Flash glucose monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps can greatly improve people’s health and quality of life. But too many people still don’t have access to the technology they need to best manage their condition.

Shockingly, in some areas of the UK, only 5% of people with type 1 diabetes can access Flash. What’s more, growing numbers of people with type 2 diabetes are self-funding Flash because the technology isn’t available to them on the NHS.

We want to hear about your experiences. Our survey at - smartsurvey.co.uk/s/diabetestech – is open until March 1st. Whether your experiences have been positive or negative, whether you want to talk about yourself, or about someone you care for, your views will help shape our work in this vital area. With your help, we can ensure that everyone who could benefit from diabetes technology can access it.

Peter Shorrick

Diabetes UK Midlands

and East regional head