Thanks. I took my usual dose (8 units Lantus) at my usual time and haven't been more or less active than usual or eaten particularly differently. Strange. Actually, looking at my graphs I've been running pretty low for the last 2-3 days. Maybe I should reduce my Lantus tonight and see what happens. Annoying - just as I had my basal working perfectly it now decides to mess up!Usually happens to me with too much basal on board.
The Libre needs a lot more blood than the Contour Next or the One Touch (fact). Also the libre has given me 1 out of 2 times failures with blood readings, and dont't like finger pricking for nothing..@Hill28 don't agree on your last point. I've had no issues with finger pricking on the libre.
I've taken one in hand luggage with no problems. I'd prefer not to put anything essential in hold luggage, as you never know.Has anyone travelled with sensors in packaging in the plane? If yes, any issues with airport security if it was in hand luggage? If no, do you think I can take it hand luggage? Going on a long trip and need to take two with me but im a bit worried if hold luggage gets lost or if they wont let me to have them in cabin bag as its all packed and sealed....
I've taken one in hand luggage with no problems. I'd prefer not to put anything essential in hold luggage, as you never know.
No issues in the airplane I took from Brussels Airport last week, sensor worked fine. Also the sensor wasn't noticed by the security gate. However I didn't travel with an extra sensor, if I did I would put it in hand luggage also to avoid low temperatures affecting the sensor .
So my next sensor (on my thigh) has also left a nasty red rash. Looks like, 6 sensors in, my body has decided it doesn't like the Libre and that I'll be getting these rashes every time now. First ones were absolutely fine and didn't leave so much as a small mark. Annoying. The rashes are not painful or itchy, just really red and unsightly. Not sure if I should see my GP or just keep going on? Does anyone know the latest advice? I'm on holiday now but will try the compeed/bio oil suggestion when back home. Hopefully that will help.
If you leave them in the closed packaging it should be allright. It is a CE certified medical device..
By the way I just started a sensor on my leg. Didn't hurt while inserting, I wonder if it will work. Also put a Compeed Medium plaster under it. Sitting, waiting, hoping now..
Update: sensor working very well and accurate on my leg! Although, you can see it a bit through trousers