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Libre freestyle CMS

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What does CMS stand for? CGM means continuous glucose monitor, but the libre isn't a continuous glucose monitor, it's a flash glucose monitor - as in you have to flash the reader over the sensor to get a reading rather than its continuously receiving readings.
 
Julia99 said:
Hi
I was wondering if anyone has any experience of using this
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I have been using the FreeStyleLibre for several months now; since first diagnosed Type1. I find it extremely useful for monitoring trends in my blood glucose(BG), and generally checking my BG when cycling, prior to bed etc. I find it extremely useful if the BG trend shows a raise or fall, I can then bring the BG down quickly by going for a run, or a bit of a banana to bring it up. I must also state, that in my opinion, the after sales service that you get from Abbott, is outstanding.
 
catapillar said:
What does CMS stand for?
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Users who expect an unerringly close match with meters might say, "Constantly Mis-reads Sugars."

Whereas users who love getting a heads up on a looming hypo would say, "Champion, My Saviour!"

I'm in the latter camp.
 
Hi, I've been purchasing it for over 5 months and it's massively improved my HBA1C or whatever you call it. I'm more motivated to control my sugars, I feel in control and it helps understand what foods make your sugars increase/decrease. For example wotsits make my sugars crazy haha. It's brilliant, if you can afford it I highly recommend to all diabetics
 
catapillar said:
the libre isn't a continuous glucose monitor, it's a flash glucose monitor - as in you have to flash the reader over the sensor to get a reading rather than its continuously receiving readings.
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It gets a reading every 15 minutes so long as you "swipe" at least every 8 hours.
 
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