GPs allowed to approve continuous glucose monitors — but only for veterans
Dr Gary Deed says it is important GPs are confident about prescribing the devices.
GPs can now approve fully funded continuous glucose monitors for veteran card holders despite their ban from approving the devices under the National Diabetes Services Scheme.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) had restricted initiation of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to endocrinologists but, on 3 November, opened it up to GPs, diabetes educators, registered nurses and diabetes clinics.
