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Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "does the freestyle libre have a needle" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Camebattian Mysterious Convenience - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is an awesome one off product for discovering how to end your diabetes problem minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.
I’m type two ,meter is my best friend ,works exactly the way I want ,it showed me what foods effect my #s , so I could adjust my diet, without frequent pricking of the skin .
I got mine 2 weeks ago and just finished the first sensor. No problems with staying on. I was checking every hour to understand how my sugar levels were changing with insulin dose, food, time of day, etc. Much better control now. My time in range is over 90% with a few highs but no lows. I've checked it against my One Touch Verio a few times and they were very close. My experience is excellent and your videos are very helpful. Thanks.
I check mine every 10 minutes when I'm testing various foods and combinations. Overnight, I check every time I wake up, if I remember, to try not to lose data. When the Low alarm goes off, I check. I don't bother with the high alarm, because I no longer take insulin. Otherwise, I check occasionally throughout the day - every hour to 3-4 hours, when I think of it. I'm type 2. Currently a very high A1C, but with the major changes I'm making (multi day fasting, fast weight loss, nutrition, avoiding most sugar, exercising), I expect that to come down quickly. Just a week in and I'm already seeing major results, though I know the results will slow down. Last year I lost 38 lbs in 3 months doing almost all of what I'm doing now.
I've only been using for 10 days and your help has been very valuable to me. I know Libre say to not cover the sensor hole but they also say the sensor is not guaranteed for use in salt water which I swim in for over an hour at a time. Therefore I have left it covered and had no problems so far. I use a transparent waterproof medical adhesive sheeting cut to a circular shape. It is advertised as breathable so maybe that's why its okay. Thanks again, I really enjoy your videos. Scanning 15 times a day until I get used to it, more in normal range and my HbA1c down
Hi Tom, another important tip is to make sure you set the sensor for application according to Abbots instructions, pressing down on a hard surface. If users don’t this may lead to a faulty sensor error. I also find if the sensor starts saying to scan again in 10 minutes it’s usually the filament a bit bent to pushing down and wiggling it a bit will sort this. Finally I wear my sensor on my inner thigh as it never gets knocked and I don’t need to tape it there, I’ve only ever lost one in 3 years wearing it here climbing up onto a high bar stool. I have never lost a sensor to the dreaded scan in 10 minutes error so this can be fixed if you get onto it right away. Maybe a couple of useful tips to add into future videos 🙂
I would say my #1 frustration from my own experience is sensors ceasing to work with 24 hours or less. It's REALLY annoying when I put a new sensor on in the morning and by 12-2am it's already telling me I need to change/scan a sensor. At least 1-2 sensors per monthly package (and I only get up to 3 sensors a month sometimes) are failing within 24 hours and even when I take off the failed sensor, the little filament is always pointed straight into my skin, so I don't understand why I keep having so many sensor failures and I'm starting to think about just going back to finger sticks because there is much less margin for errors and failures, but having my glucose reading at the tap of my phone is just so much more convenient and less of a hassle because you don't have to drag out all your diabetes supplies every time you want to see your glucose reading. I honestly don't know what to do, except keep complaining and keep ordering replacement sensors. Ugh! 😡
@@jaymiemitchell5917 Yes, I have called and received several free sensors to replace the bad ones. I just had to call again yesterday to get ANOTHER new one and the old sensor only had 2 days left on it. I just don't understand how they go from working for 12 days to suddenly not working at all and having to change it. My biggest issue right now is that we just moved back into our house, everything is still packed up in boxes, and all my old sensors that I needed to send in are now all mixed up, so I don't know which sensors are the failed ones.
I wish I would have watched videos before I stuck my first sensor on. I have very low body fat and stuck my new Freestyle Libra 2 on the back of my arm and it was in the muscle and it hit a nerve. I shaved & cleaned my chest then slowly worked the sensor off & just stuck it on. It was on for about 6 hrs but you can move them. The whole thing is a “sticker” not a ring… Update it only read 2 times didn’t work the needle bent.
thanks to you i found out about this sensor and now using it since 2 month ! my experience is beyond believe and i would say that it match and overmatch any my expectations.... with this system i was albe to balance my glucose within shortest time and keep it stable ! i not even feel any side effects... and my readings from sensor and glocose meter are very very near to each other ! and i was able to reach 5.8 average now .... and i am so surprised how quickly this effect suported my daily life...
I tend to scan once an hour in waking hours except after eating when I will scan every half hour for 2 hours. Approximately 16 times a day. I feel that’s a sensible number for me!
I scan about 16 times a day. I scan to make sure I’m trending down from a high blood sugar and also to make sure I’m trending up from a low blood sugar. I usually use my meter only for treatment decisions. But I do use my meter on the first day of a sensor because the first day I usually have crazy numbers but then it’s more in that 15%-30% difference. I like to catch my highs early so I do scan more often than most.🤷🏻♀️
Hi Isabella. Thank you for sharing your approach in detail! It makes perfect sense to me and I think you are doing a fantastic job! Wishing you all the best and stay safe!
I applied a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor now about 24 hours ago for the first time. I have learned a lot in this short time. I am a 77 year old Type 2 diabetic diagnosed about two years ago. I sort of knew these continuous glucose sensors existed, but for some reason didn't think about getting one. I can say that after 24 hours, I've learned of several spikes in my day that I suspected but didn't know because of when I tested my blood every day. So I am finding the videos to be helpful. I'll skip the next one about watch alarms because I don't want to wear any watch.
I scan every two hours. My diabetics coach wanted me to just to see what the sensor is doing. I actually like the every two hours because it helps me gauge what is going on between the times after and before a meal.
Hi Thomas, if you scan it that many times does it last till the very end of the 14 days. I used it once and by the day 9th it showed me I used 70% of the reading usage. Scanning it around 5 times daily. Thank you! 😊
I was asked to start using a Libre 2, 2 days ago and find it very easy to use, my only problem is that when my phone is close to my sensor, I get a alarm telling me that it's out of range . I found your fantastic channel and find it interesting and very informative, thanks for your great channel 👍👍
I check my glucose at least 6-8 times a day (pre-after each meal) but I can go up to 10-16 depending on physical activity-hypos-high blood sugars-weird feelings
I love my sensor. It's keeping me in check. My Libre3 is constantly giving me my reading and I love it. My A1c was 12 now its 8. I'm shooting for a 7.😊😊
I'm a newbie at this, but I go to the gym 4-5 days a week for about 1.5 to 2 hours a day. Pumping iron causes my sugar to drop fast, so having this meter is a real plus. I probably test 20 or more times a day and at night when I get up to go to the bathroom. This is the tight control I always wanted to get my A1C down into the 6-range. Before with test strips, they would only give me 5-strips for each day, ridiculous! Thanks for your videos...😎
I have the Libre2 was well as a desk job, so it's fairly convenient to scan regularly. As a result, I generally average 20-25 scans a day, sometimes more after any change in medication or dosage. I do have a few reminders set so that a couple of scan times occur at about the same time each day. I also click both the 1h and 2h reminder options after entering my carb intake on the reader after taking a scan. I also do one blood glucose scan with my first meal of the day, along with a CGM scan about 10-15 min later, so that I have a good idea about how the sensor is trending in relation to a blood reading.
I just got my Freestlye. I found this channel from another T1D, and I just have to say that your videos have been so helpful. I was deciding between the Miao 2 or the Blucon, and your videos have helped so much. Thank you again! I've had so many sensors go wrong and have been worried about coming back to a CGM, but man, you give me confidence!
I check my blood sugar primarily during the first 24 hours to confirm the variance is not too far off. And if I have a big swing. I get a lot of low sugar readings overnight and I am trying to work through that still. I check to make sure I really am not at 55 at 1 AM
Yeah…my sensors seem to like to tell me my reading is 53 every night around 3 AM…lots of fun to have to poke your finger and then try to go back to sleep! And, it’s never ACTUALLY 53.
The first few days I was scanning every 15 minutes just because I was so fascinated 😂 I now scan around 8 times a day. When I wake up, when I go to bed (just so it reads all night since it only has an 8 hour memory) and before and two hours after each meal. I honestly don’t think to scan before meals often so probably less than 8.
Hi. I've just discovered your videos as just started the Libre two weeks ago (tomorrow is first change of sensor so was researching how best to change it) Your videos are not only very informative but also entertaining, thank you very much! PS I appear to have scanned 17 times per day on average
Type 2, but not well controlled... 5-8 times per day; it overcomes my reluctance to fingerstick... one tip I'll give: the first couple tests on a new sensor I do a finger-stick, to know how far off the sensor is. I've had them range from 10 above finger stick to (today's) 50 under.
When my diabetes nurse signed me up for a free trial of the libre I had to attend an online session where we were told, and shown in a graphic representation, about the interstitial fluid and the delay between it and a finger prick blood reading. So when I was granted the prescription for the libre I already had a fair idea about the mistakes mentioned in this video. I don't think I knew what the hole in the middle of the sensor was for until I watched one of your videos though.
I have used the sensors for about 3 1/2 years now and overall I am very satisfied. I had lots of problems with it coming off or stopping working at one time but then that problem went away. I think they had quality control problems and wouldn't admit it. Also, I never heard about or read about keeping the little hole open. My sensor is completely covered with a bandage and doesn't seem to be a problem. The person who initially educated me on these never mentioned it.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Great to hear you are satisfied! I learned about "the whole covering" topic lately when I tuned in the FreeStyle Libre webinar. Before I had covered it and also did not have issues. So probably it is not a big deal for most people. But since I've been told I try not to do it. Wishing you all the best!
Great video, Tom. I scan anywhere from 6-10 times a day. The high side is on those days where I have high or low glucose. There are some things I have found that help. One is that I have moved the location from the back of the arm to the side. I did that because the surface is flat and so adherence is better. Abbott recommended to me that if the sensor starts coming off, then use of a medical adhesive tape about 5 inches long will hold it in place. And you can still shower. Thanks again!
I wish my doctor would tell me to use a different area, but I don’t know where my leg I think is the best and it’s never seen by anybody and it’s so easy to go and scan it there with my arm is like trying to stretch yourself all over the placeLOL, she said it has to be in the back of the arm but high put it there. I always go to the doctor to put it for me. I have no patience for this. I want to put it on my leg I gotta ask her
I have had the unfortunate circumstance of having two sensors in a row being defective. I called Abbott & they are replacing them but , i wonder if they are aware of the reduced ability of the places where you can apply the sensors. Its great when they work , lousy when they don't through no fault of my own . 0_o
I’ve had nothing but trouble with the Freestyle Libre 3. The first time I applied it, it was fine for the whole 2 weeks. Next time it fell off shortly after. I washed and used the alcohol wipe. Next time, I used medical grade tape to help it stick, as per pharmacist. The sensor did not work! After this, I used skin tac and I got the check sensor message! I loved it when it worked. My husband said to give it up, it just doesn’t work for me. But I loved it when it worked. I did call customer service and they sent me a free sensor. That was the one I used with skin tac. I have another coupon for a free sensor but I know my husband will have a fit if I try it again. Oh well
when i used the dexcom i would calibrate with a stick to each hand, even your body isnt the same all around!! it was fascinating to see the differences
Hello Tom I love your videos on freestyle Libre 2 I'm from Tennessee in the USA I am a type 2 diabetic I just got my freestyle Libre 2 the other day thank you so much Tom
A infection has made my blood sugar sugars where it is too high to even read. 😆 was on antibiotics and last one was today. Dr calls early evening tonight to tell me the infection is different and it was a waste of time as the antibiotic I was given is resistant to this infection Blood sugars are still high and it’s not how I am eating as I am too sick to eat. Water
I just received my sensor two weeks ago and am not diabetic, but am pre-diabetic. I would like to change the foods that I am eating, but don't know where to begin. I am primarily a vegetarian, although I eat fish and some seafood. Do you have a video on specific foods to avoid or include? I am lactose intolerant and don't eat ice-cream, avoid cakes and cookies as well. I only drink water or coconut water and no soda at all.
I want to love my Freestyle Libre 2, but I’ve gotten so many faulty sensors over the last year I’ve had it, I’m ready to give up on it. Thanks for your informative videos though!
I made a mistake of scanning the old sensor rather than the new one I just started. When I checked the newly installed sensor I got the message that it is not ready and to try after 10 minutes. I tested it again and received the same message after several tries.
As a brittle Type I, who can range from 60 to over 600 daily, my sister scans frequently. She is also in dialysis 3X per week, where they are not allowed to eat or drink. Combined with a long commute where passengers are also not allowed to eat or drink, it is imperative that she check frequently. We have found that both the Libre and Dexcom have some glitches but overall they are much, much better than painful finger-sticks. I think people expect too much from technology, and tend to panic over a few points. If they devoted some attention to food and exercise management, those readings wouldn't terrify them.
This guy must be a spokesperson for this product because this product should should be moved from the shelf delete. for the past 3 months I've been having problems when call representative they told me the product is on a recall. . In fact they just sent me 2 replacement I just put one on about an hour and a 1/2 ago and the s*** still aint working. My experience my opinion its garbage. I am so done with freestyle Libra
I scan 30 times a day... test my blood once or twice a week when i have a question about a massive dosage change. Two years to the day with the Freestyle Libre... I don't feel 30 is too many times... I use manual injections now and I need to know where my BS is going and where it has been.
I finally received my third replacement sensor today, the THIRD one that has died out of 12 or so. I got the same error and the sensor is dead, just like three others. I can't keep doing this. Calling up, talking to a rep, giving the code, answering the questions, giving my address, waiting for a replacement, wondering if it's going to work, etc. It's so stressful. I rely very heavily on these and I spend $240/month for them. I am also seething that my pharmacy which I have been using for thirty years and knows me well won't even replace it until Abbott ships another one to them. Does ANYONE back up their products anymore? They can't even replace something they sell?? I have been an Abbot customer for many years, and so has my T1 daughter and my father was as well, but I am done with this stuff. I can't do this anymore. I don't get test strips so I am lucky when I find a few to hold me over until the sensor comes. I follow the instructions to the LETTER. I have experience using these, I know exactly what I am doing. I don't know, are they recycling these and reselling them after fixing the error codes? Seems a bit odd. Completely done with Abbott and my current pharmacy, sadly. /end rant
@@Bebe-ow6gy Yea, once this sensor ends I won't be buying anymore. I don't find them accurate either. I am constantly double checking with my other meter when something doesn't feel right.
They have occasionally given me an email with the info that I can bring to the pharmacy and they use the info to fill it like a free prescription. That way I don't have to wait for a shipment.
@@annavsart9769 My pharmacy doesn't honor those because Abbot often won't replace the sensor once the pharmacy replaces mine. So many of the pharmacies near me don't do that. So the pharmacy owner is out a sensor and the cash. Been through the whole process, and I actually know the pharmacy owner well that I deal with and he said Abbot can be pretty sleazy about it.
Awesome video. Only thing to note is the sensor isn’t approved to be anywhere but the back of the arm. So placing it on the chest or leg means the readings will likely be inaccurate.
As a new user, I scan pretty often (I try to scan about every hour, but sometimes go 2 or 3 hours). My last A1C was way too high, but my fasting levels weren’t that bad. I need to learn what my body does throughout the day, and this has been a real eye opener! It has kept me from cheating on carbs because I can see the immediate effect. I rarely use my glucometer now, and plan to keep using the Freestyle as long as my insurance keeps paying for it!
The libre system has been very effective for me and my diabetes management. I currently scan between 10-15 times a day. I've been able to bring my A1C down from 8, to my most recent of 5.2. Your assessment is right on the money as far as understanding how to use the data to your advantage.
5.2 - that is a great number my friend, congratulations! Good job! My latest is 5.9 so I definitely still have lots of room for improvement! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Any advice about the sensor adhesive failing not from the skin, but the plastic sensor itself? the adhesive sticks great on the skin, but the sensor itself seems to detatch from the adhesive. Do cgms from other manufacturers have a better track record on sensor failures? By the way, you comment on using sensors in various places, but the back of the arm is supposedly the only correct place to apply. I have this freestyle for a few months now. it is great, when the sensors dont fail. Last 3 sensors failed, and 4th is already starting to fail after only a couple days. I think abbott is slacking in the quality control lately. They are already pinching pennies, by not including the 2 alcohol swabs in sensor package, indicating that yes changes are happening in the mfrg process, including a decline in quality. They have a faq on website where they advise people to purchase the alcohol swabs themselves now. Maybe they are pinching pennies on the adhesives also.
For nearly two hours I have had this message: "Glucose reading is unavailable. Try scanning again in 10 minutes. glucose reading is unavailable" What's going on? It is still attached. Finding this rather unreliable. Thanks.
I do it when I wake up after a meal every two hours and that’s it because if you keep doing it I guess it doesn’t matter if you do it under 10, but as long as you don’t do it over 10 right?
I read somewhere (or maybe heard in one of your videos) that the purpose of the hole in the middle of the sensor was to equilibrate temperature and humidity. Perhaps. But I have a suspicion that its real purpose is to allow blood to exit should you hit a small vessel rather than having the blood accumulate under the adhesive and loosen it prematurely.
I scan about 20 times a day. I was just diagnosed in January and a1c was over 13. Just got my first a1c after starting insulin at 7.2. Doc says this is good. I couldnt have done it without the Libre. I knocked a couple off and started using patches, but was concerned about wearing the patch for 14 days. The patch is very sticky and hard to take off the sensor. So I use large bandages (1 3/4 X 2). The pad keeps from pulling on sensor so I can change often. I suspect this might help with that hole also. Your vloggs have been so helpful, bless you and stay safe. Thanks.
Hi Mike. First of all, congratulations! You have done an amazing job with your A1c. Well done! I am glad you find the videos helpful. Wishing you all the best, keep the positive attitude, and stay safe!
Does it matter how many times you scan your sensor? If you keep a food and exercise diary, and then look at the graph of ups and downs and correlate it with your diary, can't you wait even until the next day when you have time to take a good close look at things? Clearly this is meant for type II DM, not type 1. I've been on strict keto for years and want to fine tune my benefits.
I thik that middle spot hole is construction dependant, it serves to push and pull the big needle. Only the black thread with contacts stays 14 under the skin and measures the resistance. You pull out and throw away the big metal needle with the applicator immediately after inserting it. It is only a pipe to guide the small one, this small is flexble and cannot penetrate your skin. This hole is bad for swimming/showering. I think it is better to close it (water drains to the hole in skin and can cause infection on the enter point. It could also damage (short) the electronic circuits of the sensor. But maybe the evaporating on the skin surface also damages the electronics when closed?!
Thank you so much for all your fabulous videos. I am completely new to all of this! I just ordered a free sample from Skin Grip. I have a sensitivity to many adhesives, so for only 99 cents for processing, I got a free sample. Keep up the great work!
@@jeweldenile8995 I got a sample. It wasn't as hard on my skin as some adhesives are. However. I didn't like the overall experience enough to purchase the Skin Grips. I believe a free sample is available still. Since it's free to try, you may want to test it for yourself.
I didnt really count but guess i scan about 15 time a day, fasting, before sleep before and after meal I actually never try to put the sensor on tummy but guess would try next time :)
Hi Tom my name is Kimberly Westervelt and I have diabetes from having my heart transplant and being on immunosuppressions. My insurance finally approved me for the libre 2. And, at first, I was doing both the libre and the blood glucose check and I called my doctor and she told me just use the libre and if I'm very low or very high that's when I'm to test my blood. That's what I've been doing. My question is when you have your libre sensor in your arm can you inject insulin in that same arm or should you avoid it? I haven't watched all of this video yet I'm in the process of doing that and I don't know if you'll point out the injection of insulin or not. Thank you for your videos they're very helpful and reassuring. ☺️
the first sensor worked pretty well once in awhile it would give you a false reading but you would check again 10 minutes later and it would give you an accurate reading it work great for the first 14 days the second sensor has been hell for less than 24 hours that I've been trying to use it I'm taking it back to the pharmacy I believe it was defective from Factory
Hi my I ask you I’m type 2 diabetic for almost 23 years now I like the Freestyle Libre and I’m wondering if I can use it to check my blood sugar instead of glucose meter and thank you
Since Medicare and my supplemental insurance does not cover the Libre 3, I switched to Dexcom 7, but I keep getting "no signal" errors. Someone suggested I remove the Bluetooth connection on the Libre 3 app, but how would I do that? Or should I delete the Libre 3 app altogether?
Wow! I think you broke the record so far:) But hey it is available so why not take advantage of it 96 times a day if that’s what works best for you! Wishing you all the best.
I've never had the right reading and the signals always lost and no I didn't leave it in my car when I walk away it's in my pocket.ive never had luck out of any sensor .mine always 50 higher or 50 Lower so what good is that when it will put me in coma Either I'll have a low at 70 it will be to late by the Time it makes it to 20 or I'll over react to my insulin chart and it will drop low because the sensor gave me the wrong reading so I took insulin to adjust it and I bottomed out because of Libre company's mess ups ! So you tell me how to you feel confident in any product that doesn't work unless it involve a finger stick which is usually right everytime .Makes no since to me company's make products that Don't work.
Yesterday I've had my last 3 sensors fail to get through the warming up process. I'll start them and then they just die. I've tried every tip I've ever seen about placement etc. But nothing works. Everything in Finland is closed now for midsummer, so I'll try to get more sensors next week or maybe try to go back to Enlite sensors. Pretty tired of glucose sensor problems. The Enlite was bad too, but the only option available through the public Healthcare.
I am so frustrated with my libre2 sensors. I use the app and NFC but every time I eat eventually during the 2 hours post meal my NFC can't read the sensor. Then some time later it'll work every time. I try to scan every 2-4 hours and then pre-meal, +15 min, post-meal, +15, +30, +45, +60, +90 and +120. But usually I never get all the post meal scans due to the aforementioned issue with NFC scanning.
My doctor asks me to test with an actual glucose test once a week. Most of the time I forget. The sensor covers I use do cover the little sensor, but it doesn't have a thick layer and doesn't have an adhesive in that area. It's almost like a tiny little bit of gauze with a thin layer of cover. I haven't had an issue so far with my sensors and they stick pretty well. I have been wearing the Libre system since March. I found them on Amazon. Brand: HECHUAN Freestyle Libre Sensor Covers Waterproof-30 Pack Freestyle Libre 2 Adhesive Patches, Transparent CGM Overpatch Tape Lasting to 14 Days-Without Hole. Though, sometimes they are hard to apply on the back of the arm without help. Tonight I had to use about 3 before I was satisfied with the placement of the cover. lol I scan about 8 to 10 times a day most of the time.
I have been on both long and fast insulin for over 3 years. I talked my Dr. Into using Free Style 2 about 14 months ago. Have had NO problem with my patch failing. I follow the I instructions from Libre and it works for me. I have a problem that my reading requires only 1 or 2 units of insulin. I do not like sticking a needle for less tha 3 or 4 units of insulin. Then I have found that I need to multiply by 3 to get my insulin to within the required range. If I take only 3 units my sugar doesn't drop. If I take 9 units it will drop into the high end of normal. If my sugar is not going up or down I am lucky to get it into normal. If my sugar is raising upward then it is x4. So instead of 9 and to take 12 units. This is when the chart my Dr gave me shows I only need 3 units. This confuses me. I when I am trying really hard to bring my reading to the normal range and instead it ends up stilling being high or drops down to low and I take 1 or 2 Religh tabs to bring my sugar back up. My A1C has been at least 9 and sometimes 13 during the last 3 years.
why are my filaments bending all the time? i always apply equal pressure, lined up properly on a hard surface. how fragile/delicate IS the putting together part? it never looks bent in the housing. some online forum suggested a manufacturing defect, but i can't fathom its that frequent. 0_o
Hi Tom, great video. I will be using the Libre 2 within 2 days. what is a normal reading, and what setting should I setup for the high and low alarms? Thanks.
I’m reading about scanning 15, 20, 25 times a day,there are only 24 hours but I would really care to know what the usual doses are being given, at what times and what is done If you are 50 or 100 higher than normal. Id does little good to just see that you are high and do nothing about it.
I am a complete dunce at maths so please would some kind soul explain to me in simple terms how you work out if your glucose metre and CGM are within 15%
I’m type two and I used the Libre a month ago and something was really wrong. It would say 60 in the am- obviously not. The numbers throughout the day were always 20-30 points lower than my two meters (which were close to each other). I think I got a lemon. I’m trying to get a new one to try again. Also, isn’t the outside of the arm exactly where the manufacturer says to put it?
There is 13 minute delay between blood glucose reading and the Libre interstitial fluid reading. One measures in blood the other in the fluid around cells, so it takes time for blood glucose to be passed into interstitial fluids. And of course not all blood glucose is used up, but can be passed out, so doesn't make it into the 'body's system' In a way the interstitial reading is the more accurate because it is the glucose that is actually being used in cells. But this would then mean the changing of readings of what is diabetic. At the moment blood glucose reading of 5.7 would be pre-diabetic, for interstitial Im guessing that would be 5.6 or so.
I use a clear round sticker off Amazon and I work outside and it’s always coming off because of the humidity inside the sticker. Should I hole punch a whole in the middle of the sticker so it doesn’t come off? I’ve lost a few sensors because of sweat.
I have found your "youtube" info to be VERY HELPFUL, except for one "contradiction" I do not understand?? Around 6:10-6:12 min:sec in this video you show adding a bandaid-like cover over the sensor just before you state "make sure you do not cover the middle spot of the sensor around 6:18." That seems like a complete contradiction, and I did not see a hole in that adhesive "cover." Can you explain how that can work in the Libre 3 Tutorial, where you also promote the Skin Grip cover that has no hole for the middle of the sensor??
I loss signal on my sensor I tried turning my phone off and on and same with Bluetooth but it didn't work. Cvs won't help even though offered to psy fir a new one.
I am using the sensor for the first time but it is showing me that the sensor is not placed properly but I am sure of placing it correctly with preparing the skin very well
I'm type 2 diabetic, but my sugar always up and down I'm on metaphomone and glipiside so sometimes my sugar drops really low and I also feel like after I eat certain foods raise my sugar. But I hate pricking my finger so much. But drs won't write me a prescription for a monitor like freestyle or dexcom. Would u recommend I get one regardless out of pocket
I don't use my phone for checking my libre I used the little machine. I tried to download the app but it wouldn't work with my phone do you suggest any other apps that might work? I have a Motorola go to phone.
You forgot mistake number 7: blindly believing the Libre gives you the correct reading, plus or minus 15%. When the Libre and the finger prick start off reasonably closely aligned, and at some point vary wildly I start getting a bit worried, do you really want to base the amount of insulin you inject on a Libre reading that is way out of wack without you knowing it?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I personally do rely on the Libre if the number it's giving me "feels right". But I think everyone is different so probably always better to check at least a couple times after applying a new sensor to get a sense if the sensor is +/- accurate. Have a great day!
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Can i scan 30 times a day?
Yes. You can scan as many times as you want:) Good luck!
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Can I use it on my leg muscle, it gives me the sugar level right?
I’m type two ,meter is my best friend ,works exactly the way I want ,it showed me what foods effect my #s , so I could adjust my diet, without frequent pricking of the skin .
I got mine 2 weeks ago and just finished the first sensor. No problems with staying on. I was checking every hour to understand how my sugar levels were changing with insulin dose, food, time of day, etc. Much better control now. My time in range is over 90% with a few highs but no lows. I've checked it against my One Touch Verio a few times and they were very close. My experience is excellent and your videos are very helpful. Thanks.
I am sooo happy to hear that. 90%. Wow! You are doing great! Keep it up Alan!
I check mine every 10 minutes when I'm testing various foods and combinations. Overnight, I check every time I wake up, if I remember, to try not to lose data. When the Low alarm goes off, I check. I don't bother with the high alarm, because I no longer take insulin. Otherwise, I check occasionally throughout the day - every hour to 3-4 hours, when I think of it. I'm type 2. Currently a very high A1C, but with the major changes I'm making (multi day fasting, fast weight loss, nutrition, avoiding most sugar, exercising), I expect that to come down quickly. Just a week in and I'm already seeing major results, though I know the results will slow down. Last year I lost 38 lbs in 3 months doing almost all of what I'm doing now.
I've only been using for 10 days and your help has been very valuable to me. I know Libre say to not cover the sensor hole but they also say the sensor is not guaranteed for use in salt water which I swim in for over an hour at a time. Therefore I have left it covered and had no problems so far. I use a transparent waterproof medical adhesive sheeting cut to a circular shape. It is advertised as breathable so maybe that's why its okay. Thanks again, I really enjoy your videos. Scanning 15 times a day until I get used to it, more in normal range and my HbA1c down
Hi Gray. Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot! Wishing you all the best and stay healthy!
Hi Tom, another important tip is to make sure you set the sensor for application according to Abbots instructions, pressing down on a hard surface. If users don’t this may lead to a faulty sensor error. I also find if the sensor starts saying to scan again in 10 minutes it’s usually the filament a bit bent to pushing down and wiggling it a bit will sort this. Finally I wear my sensor on my inner thigh as it never gets knocked and I don’t need to tape it there, I’ve only ever lost one in 3 years wearing it here climbing up onto a high bar stool. I have never lost a sensor to the dreaded scan in 10 minutes error so this can be fixed if you get onto it right away. Maybe a couple of useful tips to add into future videos 🙂
Hi Terrina. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your tips. These are all great points! Much appreciated. Have a nice day!
I would say my #1 frustration from my own experience is sensors ceasing to work with 24 hours or less. It's REALLY annoying when I put a new sensor on in the morning and by 12-2am it's already telling me I need to change/scan a sensor. At least 1-2 sensors per monthly package (and I only get up to 3 sensors a month sometimes) are failing within 24 hours and even when I take off the failed sensor, the little filament is always pointed straight into my skin, so I don't understand why I keep having so many sensor failures and I'm starting to think about just going back to finger sticks because there is much less margin for errors and failures, but having my glucose reading at the tap of my phone is just so much more convenient and less of a hassle because you don't have to drag out all your diabetes supplies every time you want to see your glucose reading. I honestly don't know what to do, except keep complaining and keep ordering replacement sensors. Ugh! 😡
I'm having the EXACT same issue. I've never had this happen before now. 3 sensors in a row that I received from my pharmacy.
If you call the manufacturer they go through some steps with you and will send you a new sensor for free when they determine it is a faulty sensor
@@jaymiemitchell5917 Yes, I have called and received several free sensors to replace the bad ones. I just had to call again yesterday to get ANOTHER new one and the old sensor only had 2 days left on it. I just don't understand how they go from working for 12 days to suddenly not working at all and having to change it. My biggest issue right now is that we just moved back into our house, everything is still packed up in boxes, and all my old sensors that I needed to send in are now all mixed up, so I don't know which sensors are the failed ones.
I wish I would have watched videos before I stuck my first sensor on. I have very low body fat and stuck my new Freestyle Libra 2 on the back of my arm and it was in the muscle and it hit a nerve. I shaved & cleaned my chest then slowly worked the sensor off & just stuck it on. It was on for about 6 hrs but you can move them. The whole thing is a “sticker” not a ring… Update it only read 2 times didn’t work the needle bent.
thanks to you i found out about this sensor and now using it since 2 month ! my experience is beyond believe and i would say that it match and overmatch any my expectations.... with this system i was albe to balance my glucose within shortest time and keep it stable ! i not even feel any side effects... and my readings from sensor and glocose meter are very very near to each other ! and i was able to reach 5.8 average now .... and i am so surprised how quickly this effect suported my daily life...
So great to hear your story! You are doing an amazing job and I am so happy this tool is helping you so much! Stay safe!
I tend to scan once an hour in waking hours except after eating when I will scan every half hour for 2 hours. Approximately 16 times a day. I feel that’s a sensible number for me!
Thank you for sharing your experience! Wishing you a nice day!
I scan about 16 times a day. I scan to make sure I’m trending down from a high blood sugar and also to make sure I’m trending up from a low blood sugar. I usually use my meter only for treatment decisions. But I do use my meter on the first day of a sensor because the first day I usually have crazy numbers but then it’s more in that 15%-30% difference. I like to catch my highs early so I do scan more often than most.🤷🏻♀️
Hi Isabella. Thank you for sharing your approach in detail! It makes perfect sense to me and I think you are doing a fantastic job! Wishing you all the best and stay safe!
I applied a Freestyle Libre 2 sensor now about 24 hours ago for the first time. I have learned a lot in this short time. I am a 77 year old Type 2 diabetic diagnosed about two years ago. I sort of knew these continuous glucose sensors existed, but for some reason didn't think about getting one. I can say that after 24 hours, I've learned of several spikes in my day that I suspected but didn't know because of when I tested my blood every day. So I am finding the videos to be helpful. I'll skip the next one about watch alarms because I don't want to wear any watch.
I scan every two hours. My diabetics coach wanted me to just to see what the sensor is doing. I actually like the every two hours because it helps me gauge what is going on between the times after and before a meal.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Have a great day!
Hi Thomas, if you scan it that many times does it last till the very end of the 14 days. I used it once and by the day 9th it showed me I used 70% of the reading usage. Scanning it around 5 times daily. Thank you! 😊
I was asked to start using a Libre 2, 2 days ago and find it very easy to use, my only problem is that when my phone is close to my sensor, I get a alarm telling me that it's out of range . I found your fantastic channel and find it interesting and very informative, thanks for your great channel 👍👍
I check my glucose at least 6-8 times a day (pre-after each meal) but I can go up to 10-16 depending on physical activity-hypos-high blood sugars-weird feelings
I love my sensor. It's keeping me in check. My Libre3 is constantly giving me my reading and I love it. My A1c was 12 now its 8. I'm shooting for a 7.😊😊
I'm a newbie at this, but I go to the gym 4-5 days a week for about 1.5 to 2 hours a day. Pumping iron causes my sugar to drop fast, so having this meter is a real plus. I probably test
20 or more times a day and at night when I get up to go to the bathroom. This is the tight control I always wanted to get my A1C down into the 6-range. Before with test strips, they would
only give me 5-strips for each day, ridiculous! Thanks for your videos...😎
I go for brisk 2 mile walks 3 times a day. Each time, my blood sugar goes up about 35 points. Very frustrating.
I have the Libre2 was well as a desk job, so it's fairly convenient to scan regularly. As a result, I generally average 20-25 scans a day, sometimes more after any change in medication or dosage. I do have a few reminders set so that a couple of scan times occur at about the same time each day. I also click both the 1h and 2h reminder options after entering my carb intake on the reader after taking a scan. I also do one blood glucose scan with my first meal of the day, along with a CGM scan about 10-15 min later, so that I have a good idea about how the sensor is trending in relation to a blood reading.
I just got my Freestlye. I found this channel from another T1D, and I just have to say that your videos have been so helpful. I was deciding between the Miao 2 or the Blucon, and your videos have helped so much. Thank you again! I've had so many sensors go wrong and have been worried about coming back to a CGM, but man, you give me confidence!
Great to hear! I appreciate your kind words! Wishing you good luck going forward.
I check my blood sugar primarily during the first 24 hours to confirm the variance is not too far off. And if I have a big swing. I get a lot of low sugar readings overnight and I am trying to work through that still. I check to make sure I really am not at 55 at 1 AM
Thank you for sharing!
Yeah…my sensors seem to like to tell me my reading is 53 every night around 3 AM…lots of fun to have to poke your finger and then try to go back to sleep! And, it’s never ACTUALLY 53.
I only check my b/s manually if the blood drop is displayed on the reader. As always, lots of good info in your vlogs. thank you!
Thanks for the suggestion on no of daily scans. I thought I over scanned but my app shows 7-8. Good to know 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You are most welcome. I am glad I could help! Wishing you all the best my friend!
The first few days I was scanning every 15 minutes just because I was so fascinated 😂 I now scan around 8 times a day. When I wake up, when I go to bed (just so it reads all night since it only has an 8 hour memory) and before and two hours after each meal. I honestly don’t think to scan before meals often so probably less than 8.
Hi. I've just discovered your videos as just started the Libre two weeks ago (tomorrow is first change of sensor so was researching how best to change it)
Your videos are not only very informative but also entertaining, thank you very much!
PS I appear to have scanned 17 times per day on average
Thank you for your kind words! This means a lot! And thank you for sharing your experience. Wishing you a great day!
you still use it?
Type 2, but not well controlled... 5-8 times per day; it overcomes my reluctance to fingerstick... one tip I'll give: the first couple tests on a new sensor I do a finger-stick, to know how far off the sensor is. I've had them range from 10 above finger stick to (today's) 50 under.
When my diabetes nurse signed me up for a free trial of the libre I had to attend an online session where we were told, and shown in a graphic representation, about the interstitial fluid and the delay between it and a finger prick blood reading. So when I was granted the prescription for the libre I already had a fair idea about the mistakes mentioned in this video. I don't think I knew what the hole in the middle of the sensor was for until I watched one of your videos though.
Can I ask if you were expected to have your webcam on during the live session? And how many people attended it? Thanks!
@@soopernoodles I don't remember. I don't think I was expected to have the webcam on and I don't remember how many attended.
@@eamonahern7495 OK, no worries. Thanks for the quick reply :)
I have used the sensors for about 3 1/2 years now and overall I am very satisfied. I had lots of problems with it coming off or stopping working at one time but then that problem went away. I think they had quality control problems and wouldn't admit it. Also, I never heard about or read about keeping the little hole open. My sensor is completely covered with a bandage and doesn't seem to be a problem. The person who initially educated me on these never mentioned it.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Great to hear you are satisfied! I learned about "the whole covering" topic lately when I tuned in the FreeStyle Libre webinar. Before I had covered it and also did not have issues. So probably it is not a big deal for most people. But since I've been told I try not to do it. Wishing you all the best!
I just got mine and I thank you so much for all the information. It was very helpful. 🙂
I scan about 25 times per day. I workout almost daily and have a heavy 2 hour workout. I scan often during my workout.
Hello David, Have you ever had trouble with the censor coming off after sweating? If so what did you do to remedy the situation?
Great video, Tom. I scan anywhere from 6-10 times a day. The high side is on those days where I have high or low glucose. There are some things I have found that help. One is that I have moved the location from the back of the arm to the side. I did that because the surface is flat and so adherence is better. Abbott recommended to me that if the sensor starts coming off, then use of a medical adhesive tape about 5 inches long will hold it in place. And you can still shower. Thanks again!
I wish my doctor would tell me to use a different area, but I don’t know where my leg I think is the best and it’s never seen by anybody and it’s so easy to go and scan it there with my arm is like trying to stretch yourself all over the placeLOL, she said it has to be in the back of the arm but high put it there. I always go to the doctor to put it for me. I have no patience for this. I want to put it on my leg I gotta ask her
just do it drs don't have final say@@1985LISS
I have had the unfortunate circumstance of having two sensors in a row being defective. I called Abbott & they are replacing them but , i wonder if they are aware of the reduced ability of the places where you can apply the sensors. Its great when they work , lousy when they don't through no fault of my own .
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I’ve had nothing but trouble with the Freestyle Libre 3. The first time I applied it, it was fine for the whole 2 weeks. Next time it fell off shortly after. I washed and used the alcohol wipe. Next time, I used medical grade tape to help it stick, as per pharmacist. The sensor did not work! After this, I used skin tac and I got the check sensor message! I loved it when it worked. My husband said to give it up, it just doesn’t work for me. But I loved it when it worked. I did call customer service and they sent me a free sensor. That was the one I used with skin tac. I have another coupon for a free sensor but I know my husband will have a fit if I try it again. Oh well
Great information, I was just given my Freestyle Libre and not really given this kind of information. It makes more sense. Thanks!
I am type 2, and will get hooked up by my clinic the tips are excellect though, they will help me with the app, and go from there...
when i used the dexcom i would calibrate with a stick to each hand,
even your body isnt the same all around!!
it was fascinating to see the differences
Hello Tom I love your videos on freestyle Libre 2
I'm from Tennessee in the USA
I am a type 2 diabetic I just got my freestyle Libre 2 the other day
thank you so much Tom
Thank you for all the tips, my son has diabetes and been having problems with the libra.
A infection has made my blood sugar sugars where it is too high to even read. 😆 was on antibiotics and last one was today. Dr calls early evening tonight to tell me the infection is different and it was a waste of time as the antibiotic I was given is resistant to this infection
Blood sugars are still high and it’s not how I am eating as I am too sick to eat. Water
I just received my sensor two weeks ago and am not diabetic, but am pre-diabetic. I would like to change the foods that I am eating, but don't know where to begin. I am primarily a vegetarian, although I eat fish and some seafood. Do you have a video on specific foods to avoid or include? I am lactose intolerant and don't eat ice-cream, avoid cakes and cookies as well. I only drink water or coconut water and no soda at all.
I want to love my Freestyle Libre 2, but I’ve gotten so many faulty sensors over the last year I’ve had it, I’m ready to give up on it.
Thanks for your informative videos though!
Me TOO! 3 in a row, not compatible with my reader.
@@juliebauman3998 - sometimes I have to wonder how the sensors ever got FDA approval. They’re seriously awful.
I made a mistake of scanning the old sensor rather than the new one I just started. When I checked the newly installed sensor I got the message that it is not ready and to try after 10 minutes. I tested it again and received the same message after several tries.
I check it twice a day with my finger prick as I was told to do this and when they are really low or really high
Did he actually blink his eyes? 🤣 He's laser focused. 👍🏾
Haha. I don’t blink;)
i get vastly different results sometimes when changing freestyle CGMs. Same food/sleep/exercise and both show vastly different variability
As a brittle Type I, who can range from 60 to over 600 daily, my sister scans frequently. She is also in dialysis 3X per week, where they are not allowed to eat or drink. Combined with a long commute where passengers are also not allowed to eat or drink, it is imperative that she check frequently. We have found that both the Libre and Dexcom have some glitches but overall they are much, much better than painful finger-sticks. I think people expect too much from technology, and tend to panic over a few points. If they devoted some attention to food and exercise management, those readings wouldn't terrify them.
Thank you so much for sharing these valuable insights Lucy! Much appreciated!
This guy must be a spokesperson for this product because this product should should be moved from the shelf delete. for the past 3 months I've been having problems when call representative they told me the product is on a recall. . In fact they just sent me 2 replacement I just put one on about an hour and a 1/2 ago and the s*** still aint working. My experience my opinion its garbage. I am so done with freestyle Libra
I'm new to this device so I am scanning about once an hour. It's nice to know where you are at all the time.
Thank you for sharing Tim! Welcome to the Libre team!
I scan 30 times a day... test my blood once or twice a week when i have a question about a massive dosage change. Two years to the day with the Freestyle Libre... I don't feel 30 is too many times... I use manual injections now and I need to know where my BS is going and where it has been.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Wishing you a great weekend! Stay safe my friend!
I finally received my third replacement sensor today, the THIRD one that has died out of 12 or so. I got the same error and the sensor is dead, just like three others. I can't keep doing this. Calling up, talking to a rep, giving the code, answering the questions, giving my address, waiting for a replacement, wondering if it's going to work, etc. It's so stressful. I rely very heavily on these and I spend $240/month for them. I am also seething that my pharmacy which I have been using for thirty years and knows me well won't even replace it until Abbott ships another one to them. Does ANYONE back up their products anymore? They can't even replace something they sell??
I have been an Abbot customer for many years, and so has my T1 daughter and my father was as well, but I am done with this stuff. I can't do this anymore. I don't get test strips so I am lucky when I find a few to hold me over until the sensor comes. I follow the instructions to the LETTER. I have experience using these, I know exactly what I am doing. I don't know, are they recycling these and reselling them after fixing the error codes? Seems a bit odd.
Completely done with Abbott and my current pharmacy, sadly. /end rant
Sorry to hear that my friend!
I understand your frustration same for me they never work properly I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to call up for replacements. Shocking
@@Bebe-ow6gy Yea, once this sensor ends I won't be buying anymore. I don't find them accurate either. I am constantly double checking with my other meter when something doesn't feel right.
They have occasionally given me an email with the info that I can bring to the pharmacy and they use the info to fill it like a free prescription. That way I don't have to wait for a shipment.
@@annavsart9769 My pharmacy doesn't honor those because Abbot often won't replace the sensor once the pharmacy replaces mine. So many of the pharmacies near me don't do that. So the pharmacy owner is out a sensor and the cash. Been through the whole process, and I actually know the pharmacy owner well that I deal with and he said Abbot can be pretty sleazy about it.
Awesome video. Only thing to note is the sensor isn’t approved to be anywhere but the back of the arm. So placing it on the chest or leg means the readings will likely be inaccurate.
As a new user, I scan pretty often (I try to scan about every hour, but sometimes go 2 or 3 hours). My last A1C was way too high, but my fasting levels weren’t that bad. I need to learn what my body does throughout the day, and this has been a real eye opener! It has kept me from cheating on carbs because I can see the immediate effect. I rarely use my glucometer now, and plan to keep using the Freestyle as long as my insurance keeps paying for it!
Great to hear Libre is giving you some new pieces of information. Thank you for sharing your story! Wishing you all the best!
The libre system has been very effective for me and my diabetes management. I currently scan between 10-15 times a day. I've been able to bring my A1C down from 8, to my most recent of 5.2. Your assessment is right on the money as far as understanding how to use the data to your advantage.
5.2 - that is a great number my friend, congratulations! Good job!
My latest is 5.9 so I definitely still have lots of room for improvement!
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Any advice about the sensor adhesive failing not from the skin, but the plastic sensor itself? the adhesive sticks great on the skin, but the sensor itself seems to detatch from the adhesive. Do cgms from other manufacturers have a better track record on sensor failures? By the way, you comment on using sensors in various places, but the back of the arm is supposedly the only correct place to apply. I have this freestyle for a few months now. it is great, when the sensors dont fail. Last 3 sensors failed, and 4th is already starting to fail after only a couple days. I think abbott is slacking in the quality control lately. They are already pinching pennies, by not including the 2 alcohol swabs in sensor package, indicating that yes changes are happening in the mfrg process, including a decline in quality. They have a faq on website where they advise people to purchase the alcohol swabs themselves now. Maybe they are pinching pennies on the adhesives also.
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For nearly two hours I have had this message: "Glucose reading is unavailable. Try scanning again in 10 minutes. glucose reading is unavailable" What's going on? It is still attached. Finding this rather unreliable. Thanks.
I do it when I wake up after a meal every two hours and that’s it because if you keep doing it I guess it doesn’t matter if you do it under 10, but as long as you don’t do it over 10 right?
I read somewhere (or maybe heard in one of your videos) that the purpose of the hole in the middle of the sensor was to equilibrate temperature and humidity. Perhaps. But I have a suspicion that its real purpose is to allow blood to exit should you hit a small vessel rather than having the blood accumulate under the adhesive and loosen it prematurely.
I scan about 20 times a day. I was just diagnosed in January and a1c was over 13. Just got my first a1c after starting insulin at 7.2. Doc says this is good. I couldnt have done it without the Libre.
I knocked a couple off and started using patches, but was concerned about wearing the patch for 14 days. The patch is very sticky and hard to take off the sensor. So I use large bandages (1 3/4 X 2). The pad keeps from pulling on sensor so I can change often. I suspect this might help with that hole also.
Your vloggs have been so helpful, bless you and stay safe. Thanks.
Hi Mike. First of all, congratulations! You have done an amazing job with your A1c. Well done! I am glad you find the videos helpful. Wishing you all the best, keep the positive attitude, and stay safe!
Does it matter how many times you scan your sensor? If you keep a food and exercise diary, and then look at the graph of ups and downs and correlate it with your diary, can't you wait even until the next day when you have time to take a good close look at things? Clearly this is meant for type II DM, not type 1. I've been on strict keto for years and want to fine tune my benefits.
I thik that middle spot hole is construction dependant, it serves to push and pull the big needle. Only the black thread with contacts stays 14 under the skin and measures the resistance. You pull out and throw away the big metal needle with the applicator immediately after inserting it. It is only a pipe to guide the small one, this small is flexble and cannot penetrate your skin. This hole is bad for swimming/showering. I think it is better to close it (water drains to the hole in skin and can cause infection on the enter point. It could also damage (short) the electronic circuits of the sensor. But maybe the evaporating on the skin surface also damages the electronics when closed?!
Hello from 🇨🇦! I'm trying the Libre & Libre Link App today. Thanks for your videos! Learned lot's!
You are most welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for all your fabulous videos. I am completely new to all of this! I just ordered a free sample from Skin Grip. I have a sensitivity to many adhesives, so for only 99 cents for processing, I got a free sample. Keep up the great work!
If you don’t mind sharing your experience. I too am worried about adhesive sensitivities. Did this work well or did you find another option. Thank you
@@jeweldenile8995 I got a sample. It wasn't as hard on my skin as some adhesives are. However. I didn't like the overall experience enough to purchase the Skin Grips. I believe a free sample is available still. Since it's free to try, you may want to test it for yourself.
I didnt really count but guess i scan about 15 time a day, fasting, before sleep before and after meal
I actually never try to put the sensor on tummy but guess would try next time :)
Thank you for sharing! Good luck with trying the sensor on your tummy! Wishing you all the best!
Hi Tom my name is Kimberly Westervelt and I have diabetes from having my heart transplant and being on immunosuppressions. My insurance finally approved me for the libre 2. And, at first, I was doing both the libre and the blood glucose check and I called my doctor and she told me just use the libre and if I'm very low or very high that's when I'm to test my blood. That's what I've been doing. My question is when you have your libre sensor in your arm can you inject insulin in that same arm or should you avoid it? I haven't watched all of this video yet I'm in the process of doing that and I don't know if you'll point out the injection of insulin or not. Thank you for your videos they're very helpful and reassuring. ☺️
the first sensor worked pretty well once in awhile it would give you a false reading but you would check again 10 minutes later and it would give you an accurate reading it work great for the first 14 days the second sensor has been hell for less than 24 hours that I've been trying to use it I'm taking it back to the pharmacy I believe it was defective from Factory
I scan 36 times a day. From 6 am to 12 midnight. Every half an hour. This way I can watch what goes on with my blood gloucose before and after meal.
Hi my I ask you I’m type 2 diabetic for almost 23 years now I like the Freestyle Libre and I’m wondering if I can use it to check my blood sugar instead of glucose meter and thank you
Yes. You can! I use it everyday! Thanks for watching. Wishing you a great day!
I use it! I am T2d, and have been using FSL2 sensor with my iphone for 2 months. This video is so valuable! Thank you! Love your videos!
Thanks Tom for all of your videos. Very helpful. Hug from the 🇺🇸!
Since Medicare and my supplemental insurance does not cover the Libre 3, I switched to Dexcom 7, but I keep getting "no signal" errors. Someone suggested I remove the Bluetooth connection on the Libre 3 app, but how would I do that? Or should I delete the Libre 3 app altogether?
I scan probably 30+ times a day I love the Freestyle
Great to hear you are happy with it and still doing well! I think you set the record for now:)
Dude me too its just fun
Good advice. I scan 26 times a day apparently: once overnight; so that’s about every 40 minutes during the daytime.
I had on average 96 scans a day apparently lol
Thank you for sharing. I am so happy you liked it! You’re scanning quite frequently. That is great! Wishing you a great day!
Wow! I think you broke the record so far:) But hey it is available so why not take advantage of it 96 times a day if that’s what works best for you! Wishing you all the best.
I've never had the right reading and the signals always lost and no I didn't leave it in my car when I walk away it's in my pocket.ive never had luck out of any sensor .mine always 50 higher or 50 Lower so what good is that when it will put me in coma Either I'll have a low at 70 it will be to late by the Time it makes it to 20 or I'll over react to my insulin chart and it will drop low because the sensor gave me the wrong reading so I took insulin to adjust it and I bottomed out because of Libre company's mess ups ! So you tell me how to you feel confident in any product that doesn't work unless it involve a finger stick which is usually right everytime .Makes no since to me company's make products that Don't work.
Yesterday I've had my last 3 sensors fail to get through the warming up process. I'll start them and then they just die. I've tried every tip I've ever seen about placement etc. But nothing works. Everything in Finland is closed now for midsummer, so I'll try to get more sensors next week or maybe try to go back to Enlite sensors. Pretty tired of glucose sensor problems. The Enlite was bad too, but the only option available through the public Healthcare.
Sorry to hear that! I feel you. Please stay strong!
what about arm band sensor covers? what do you recommend for the breathability? some appear to cover the area for the humidity area.
I am so frustrated with my libre2 sensors. I use the app and NFC but every time I eat eventually during the 2 hours post meal my NFC can't read the sensor. Then some time later it'll work every time. I try to scan every 2-4 hours and then pre-meal, +15 min, post-meal, +15, +30, +45, +60, +90 and +120. But usually I never get all the post meal scans due to the aforementioned issue with NFC scanning.
My doctor asks me to test with an actual glucose test once a week. Most of the time I forget. The sensor covers I use do cover the little sensor, but it doesn't have a thick layer and doesn't have an adhesive in that area. It's almost like a tiny little bit of gauze with a thin layer of cover. I haven't had an issue so far with my sensors and they stick pretty well. I have been wearing the Libre system since March. I found them on Amazon. Brand: HECHUAN Freestyle Libre Sensor Covers Waterproof-30 Pack Freestyle Libre 2 Adhesive Patches, Transparent CGM Overpatch Tape Lasting to 14 Days-Without Hole. Though, sometimes they are hard to apply on the back of the arm without help. Tonight I had to use about 3 before I was satisfied with the placement of the cover. lol I scan about 8 to 10 times a day most of the time.
I have been on both long and fast insulin for over 3 years. I talked my Dr. Into using Free Style 2 about 14 months ago. Have had NO problem with my patch failing. I follow the I instructions from Libre and it works for me. I have a problem that my reading requires only 1 or 2 units of insulin. I do not like sticking a needle for less tha 3 or 4 units of insulin. Then I have found that I need to multiply by 3 to get my insulin to within the required range. If I take only 3 units my sugar doesn't drop. If I take 9 units it will drop into the high end of normal. If my sugar is not going up or down I am lucky to get it into normal. If my sugar is raising upward then it is x4. So instead of 9 and to take 12 units. This is when the chart my Dr gave me shows I only need 3 units. This confuses me. I when I am trying really hard to bring my reading to the normal range and instead it ends up stilling being high or drops down to low and I take 1 or 2 Religh tabs to bring my sugar back up. My A1C has been at least 9 and sometimes 13 during the last 3 years.
why are my filaments bending all the time? i always apply equal pressure, lined up properly on a hard surface. how fragile/delicate IS the putting together part? it never looks bent in the housing. some online forum suggested a manufacturing defect, but i can't fathom its that frequent. 0_o
The scanner makes me want to do it more and it drives me nuts so sometimes I ignore it now
I have to scan 25 til 30 times a day, to keep myself out of hypos. Whish I could reach lower scans?
You’re awesome, thank you so much! Looking forward to watching all of your videos!
Thank you so much my friend! You are so kind! Have a great day!
Hi Tom, great video. I will be using the Libre 2 within 2 days. what is a normal reading, and what setting should I setup for the high and low alarms? Thanks.
I’m reading about scanning 15, 20, 25 times a day,there are only 24 hours but I would really care to know what the usual doses are being given, at what times and what is done If you are 50 or 100 higher than normal. Id does little good to just see that you are high and do nothing about it.
What is it like to workout or lift weights while using freestyle libre 2? Does it affect the readings or falls off?
I usually scan 2 times a day unless it turns it’s alert on. I am a type two diabetic.
I'm not sure about the scanning aspect. Doesn't it change without the need to re s
can the sensor??
I am a complete dunce at maths so please would some kind soul explain to me in simple terms how you work out if your glucose metre and CGM are within 15%
I’m type two and I used the Libre a month ago and something was really wrong. It would say 60 in the am- obviously not. The numbers throughout the day were always 20-30 points lower than my two meters (which were close to each other). I think I got a lemon. I’m trying to get a new one to try again. Also, isn’t the outside of the arm exactly where the manufacturer says to put it?
There is 13 minute delay between blood glucose reading and the Libre interstitial fluid reading. One measures in blood the other in the fluid around cells, so it takes time for blood glucose to be passed into interstitial fluids. And of course not all blood glucose is used up, but can be passed out, so doesn't make it into the 'body's system' In a way the interstitial reading is the more accurate because it is the glucose that is actually being used in cells. But this would then mean the changing of readings of what is diabetic. At the moment blood glucose reading of 5.7 would be pre-diabetic, for interstitial Im guessing that would be 5.6 or so.
Thank you for sharing! All the best!
I’m currently awaiting my first ever Libre 3. I don’t have a blue tooth (I’m 76 ) & don’t want one. Do I need one
The difference between sensor and GM is always about 30 pct off , sensor is always higher. Any help on that
Mine keeps alarming saying I’m at 50mg/dl but a finger prick usually shows 100-150. Is there something I’m doing wrong there?
I use a clear round sticker off Amazon and I work outside and it’s always coming off because of the humidity inside the sticker. Should I hole punch a whole in the middle of the sticker so it doesn’t come off? I’ve lost a few sensors because of sweat.
I have found your "youtube" info to be VERY HELPFUL, except for one "contradiction" I do not understand?? Around 6:10-6:12 min:sec in this video you show adding a bandaid-like cover over the sensor just before you state "make sure you do not cover the middle spot of the sensor around 6:18." That seems like a complete contradiction, and I did not see a hole in that adhesive "cover." Can you explain how that can work in the Libre 3 Tutorial, where you also promote the Skin Grip cover that has no hole for the middle of the sensor??
Good question
The alarms on my LibreLink phone app have stopped working any ideas how to get them working again?
I loss signal on my sensor I tried turning my phone off and on and same with Bluetooth but it didn't work. Cvs won't help even though offered to psy fir a new one.
Great video! Straight-forward and clear.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
I am using the sensor for the first time but it is showing me that the sensor is not placed properly but I am sure of placing it correctly with preparing the skin very well
So sorry to hear that!
I'm type 2 diabetic, but my sugar always up and down I'm on metaphomone and glipiside so sometimes my sugar drops really low and I also feel like after I eat certain foods raise my sugar. But I hate pricking my finger so much. But drs won't write me a prescription for a monitor like freestyle or dexcom. Would u recommend I get one regardless out of pocket
Yes. I would. It was a game changer for me. You can try it out and see if it pays off for you. Good luck!
I don't use my phone for checking my libre I used the little machine. I tried to download the app but it wouldn't work with my phone do you suggest any other apps that might work? I have a Motorola go to phone.
This was VERY useful. Thanks bro
You forgot mistake number 7: blindly believing the Libre gives you the correct reading, plus or minus 15%. When the Libre and the finger prick start off reasonably closely aligned, and at some point vary wildly I start getting a bit worried, do you really want to base the amount of insulin you inject on a Libre reading that is way out of wack without you knowing it?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I personally do rely on the Libre if the number it's giving me "feels right". But I think everyone is different so probably always better to check at least a couple times after applying a new sensor to get a sense if the sensor is +/- accurate. Have a great day!