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<blockquote data-quote="GraemeJones" data-source="post: 822715" data-attributes="member: 158369"><p>Step - as you'll see from Abbott's demo video, the Libre comes in two parts. The sensor is stuck to the skin and has a probe underneath. It measures the glucose in the interstitial fluid (the wet stuff between the lower skin cells, not blood) continuously. It records up to 8 hours of data. The other part is the reader. It uses an RF link to communicate with the sensor, but only when the two are brought together. It then takes the data from the sensor, displaying the current BG level and a graph of the data for the last 8 hours. </p><p></p><p>There have been problems -</p><p></p><p>1. Sensors falling off. I've not had that, mine have been difficult to remove after two weeks.</p><p>2. Skin reactions. Again I've not had that, it seems that some people just can't tolerate the adhesive.</p><p>3. Faulty sensors, either not working at all or giving false readings. I've had one of each of these out of a total of 12 sensors. Abbott replaced both with no hassle.</p><p></p><p>The biggest advantage for me has been no hypos while using the system. You can check as little or as often as you like e.g. less frequently after food, more frequently coming up to mealtimes. The starter pack (reader and 2 sensors) costs under £150 so it's not that expensive to try it. The cost comes when, like most users I guess, you find you can't do without it. Works out at £1300 PA if you start a new sensor every 14 days, but of course you can take a break whenever you like.</p><p></p><p>Graeme</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GraemeJones, post: 822715, member: 158369"] Step - as you'll see from Abbott's demo video, the Libre comes in two parts. The sensor is stuck to the skin and has a probe underneath. It measures the glucose in the interstitial fluid (the wet stuff between the lower skin cells, not blood) continuously. It records up to 8 hours of data. The other part is the reader. It uses an RF link to communicate with the sensor, but only when the two are brought together. It then takes the data from the sensor, displaying the current BG level and a graph of the data for the last 8 hours. There have been problems - 1. Sensors falling off. I've not had that, mine have been difficult to remove after two weeks. 2. Skin reactions. Again I've not had that, it seems that some people just can't tolerate the adhesive. 3. Faulty sensors, either not working at all or giving false readings. I've had one of each of these out of a total of 12 sensors. Abbott replaced both with no hassle. The biggest advantage for me has been no hypos while using the system. You can check as little or as often as you like e.g. less frequently after food, more frequently coming up to mealtimes. The starter pack (reader and 2 sensors) costs under £150 so it's not that expensive to try it. The cost comes when, like most users I guess, you find you can't do without it. Works out at £1300 PA if you start a new sensor every 14 days, but of course you can take a break whenever you like. Graeme [/QUOTE]
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