Freestyle libre

[Jmeechan]

I have just received a third sensor for my son to try. The first one was put on at 11am and was reading faulty on the monitor the following morning and the second only lasted 4 hrs. I have heard about a skin tag to apply on the area beforehand. Has anybody heard of anything like this? Thanks

 

[noblehead]

If you google 'Skin Tac' you'll find websites that sell this product.

 

[GrantGam]

https://theglucoseproject.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/review-best-tape-for-cgm-sensors/

Another alternative is to put something over the sensor. I've never tried any of the products in the above link, but some seem to work.

The below product also crops up a lot with regards to securing Libre sensors and has positive reviews - even for those swimming!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opsite-Flexifix-Transparent-Film-5cmx1m/dp/B005UREPVS

Grant

 

[Energize]

Many people seem to use Tegaderm. I knocked my sensor and it became a bit unstuck but was still working so I applied Tegaderm over the sensor (with a circle of paper to cover the sensor, in case I wanted/needed to remove/change the Tegaderm) and it's held up well. Without the Tegaderm, I didn't feel I would be wise to shower as water would get under the sensor but, with the Tegaderm, it has been fine.

I've also read (Facebook Abbott Freestyle Libre) of many other products that are being used satisfactorily.

 

[Jmeechan]

Many people seem to use Tegaderm. I knocked my sensor and it became a bit unstuck but was still working so I applied Tegaderm over the sensor (with a circle of paper to cover the sensor, in case I wanted/needed to remove/change the Tegaderm) and it's held up well. Without the Tegaderm, I didn't feel I would be wise to shower as water would get under the sensor but, with the Tegaderm, it has been fine.

I've also read (Facebook Abbott Freestyle Libre) of many other products that are being used satisfactorily.

Thanks