I received my Freestyle Libre today. Not easily done because of the controls that Abbot puts in place to ensure you can only buy it in approved countries. You can only order it directly from Abbot online currently in the countries where it is approved. If you try visit freestylelibre . com from a non-approved country, their website reads your IP address and will not even show you the ordering or product pages.
I was transiting through the UK on a business trip to Asia three weeks ago and ordered one to be sent to my office in London. I'm back in the UK this week and picked it up, and just inserted the first sensor now. I wear a Dexcom G4 24/7 and look forward to comparing and contrasting the two over the next couple weeks and will update you all on my observations.
My initial impression is positive. The reader is only slightly larger than my Freestyle Freedom Lite meter. It is rechargeable and uses a standard micro usb port to charge. The sensor is the size of a large coin and is easily applied with the included applicator. The instructions say it should be good for 14 days on the back of my arm. I'm curious to see if it will stick that long and will let you know. Like the Dexcom, once inserted, it takes time to become active and provide data. The Libre takes 60 mins, the Dexcom about 120 mins. I inserted my sensor about 30 minutes ago and still have to wait to get readings.
I'm keen to compare the accuracy of the Libre to the Dexcom. It's late here and I'm headed off to bed. It should be fully functional tomorrow morning. The UK version only displays readings in mmol/L, so I'll have to learn the conversions. smile I'm looking forward to updating you all further as I start getting readings in the next two weeks.
hope i have offered some help
Rohith