What has brought this about Emmotha? Did Abbott replace the sensors or did you have a go at inserting in another arm?Good morning all. I've had a couple of close rinserteradings, now pulling in within 1mmol. So bit more pleased.
How about everyone else? @logindetails ?
Hello. I didn't change it, I thought as I've got it in anyway I'll wait and see if time helps. Suddenly last night it started to be more stable. I can live with 1mmol 1.5mmol out as long as there's a pattern. But 3 days is a long time to calibrate?What has brought this about Emmotha? Did Abbott replace the sensors or did you have a go at inserting in another arm?
Good news though
Hello. I didn't change it, I thought as I've got it in anyway I'll wait and see if time helps. Suddenly last night it started to be more stable. I can live with 1mmol 1.5mmol out as long as there's a pattern. But 3 days is a long time to calibrate?
I immediately thought the same as Omnipod, Robert: what amazing profile. I mean so steady! Good on you mate.I had another fake hypo overnight - seems to happen when I lie on the sensor (BG tested with the mobile at the same time was 5.1)
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I had another fake hypo overnight - seems to happen when I lie on the sensor (BG tested with the mobile at the same time was 5.1)
I got an email reply from Abbott about the discomfort I've been experiencing with the sensor. I'm still getting slight stabbing pain if I move my arm in certain way or roll over onto it in bed. Not pain free at all.
Abbott:
"Since you are experiencing these symptoms, and since you informed me that you have followed the proper instructions on how to apply the sensor, I have to advise you to remove the sensor.
Pain or discomfort during insertion of sensor may be due to nerve ending sensitivity at the insertion site. Pain or discomfort should not last for more than an hour or be severe in nature."
No mention of a replacement. I'm not looking for a replacement but it's disappointing that they simply say remove it. At £48 per sensor I would have been more apprehensive about purchasing if I had any idea it could cause pain while attached to my arm. There's no mention anywhere saying it can cause discomfort while attached.
I would be fairly angry at not being offered a refund if I had this problem so come Monday phone them and if necessary involve their head office. Take advantage of the moneyback guarantee?
Abbott need to have good user feedback for the Libre to sell
I too have a numbness in my arm and pins and needles in 3 fingers. i spoke to Abbott.
They advised me to speak to my GP and to contact them on Monday about a replacement sensor.
How long has your sensor been in? Very similar to my experience. I was advised the following:
"Do you have any signs of infection at insertion site (inflammation, redness, rash, discharge, fever etc.) or allergy (fever, shortness of breath, swollen lips, face, etc.)?
Please contact your Health Care Provider for any skin, allergic reaction or other condition that is of concern"
But I have non of the above so not gonna take time off work to see my doc.
I waited until today to start my 3rd sensor and it looks a bit more promising than the previous two:Good morning all. I've had a couple of close readings, now pulling in within 1mmol. So bit more pleased.
How about everyone else? @logindetails ?
The meter is using NFC technology so as long as a smartphone also has NFC there is no reason an application could not be developed. Of course you'd still need to carry a BG monitor as back up.Apologies for the second post in quick succession, but the next thing that we need from Abbott on this product is an app for our smartphones. The functionality in the reader if the strip tester is removed is essentially Bluetooth or NFC and an app. Whilst it would reduce the initial outlay, they'd still make their cash from sensors (as all bg test companies do) and we'd have to carry fewer devices around.