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- Type of diabetes
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- Insulin
Hi guys
I know there’s been lots of posts re libre and have checked but this isn’t a regularly repeated post.
Quick brief background – T1 for 19 yrs, generally been okay lots of ups and downs last few years re readings, 56 HBA1C, but nothing too worrying occurred.
A recent routine eye test said possible maculopathy so went to see a specialist for further checks which have come back okay / very mild / non significant - so they are just monitoring for now.
Got libre 3 weeks ago. First 2 weeks seemed pretty spot on . I’m now doing low carb and after being T1 19 years recently changed from lantus to tresiba and novo rapid to Fiasp ( in stages may I add - I only changed novo once was happy with tresiba) .
This change of insulin’s was fully consultant ‘advice’. Tresiba does seem better as in when I’m not eating or eating low carb I’m flat/ stable and don’t need much insulin - Altho it appears to make me go down in the early hours (on the graph it’s a decline into low ish). Reduced background several units and still monitoring.
Anyhow , my recent new sensor started lifting after a bath ( my bad- went in a bath 2 hours after applying new sensor - but kept arm out) . Also, I started back hard core exercising again last week ( also use bandages to help libre stay secure as recommended) but I’ve app been LO last 24 hours up
And down between LO - 2.9- 4.1
Didn’t feel Low and got very diff results on old sensor eg 12 accu chek V 4.1 libre. Libre always seems to be lower ( which is interesting as usually from what I have read here, it’s the other way around ) .
Anyhow, now I’m wearing a new sensor on the other arm and it’s still reporting lower Readings - not as low as the the attached photos show but this is a new sensor . I’ve switched arms as removal of the previous sensor has shown needle was bent and arm is cut so that explains the previous readings - I think).
So my questions / thoughts are ..
Does anyone else find the libre showing low readings when not low?
Much lower then accu check for example 4.1 ( libre) V 12.3 ( accu check)
Are we actually been tricked into thinking we have lower readings when they are in fact higher ...
Does anything other than the bandage work when intensive exercise plays a part ?
Does the libre work on the thigh? I know it hasn’t been tested but I’m tempted .. summer is coming I’m a girl ...
Any better ideas to keep it secure when exercising?
Should I stop doing hardcore full on heavy sweaty kettle bell classes if my levels go from 7 To 13!!?? Joke - obviously I know my heart and waistline want me to continue still bloody annoying tho.
Please share your thoughts!! Sorry for long post and hope it makes sense!!!!
I know there’s been lots of posts re libre and have checked but this isn’t a regularly repeated post.
Quick brief background – T1 for 19 yrs, generally been okay lots of ups and downs last few years re readings, 56 HBA1C, but nothing too worrying occurred.
A recent routine eye test said possible maculopathy so went to see a specialist for further checks which have come back okay / very mild / non significant - so they are just monitoring for now.
Got libre 3 weeks ago. First 2 weeks seemed pretty spot on . I’m now doing low carb and after being T1 19 years recently changed from lantus to tresiba and novo rapid to Fiasp ( in stages may I add - I only changed novo once was happy with tresiba) .
This change of insulin’s was fully consultant ‘advice’. Tresiba does seem better as in when I’m not eating or eating low carb I’m flat/ stable and don’t need much insulin - Altho it appears to make me go down in the early hours (on the graph it’s a decline into low ish). Reduced background several units and still monitoring.
Anyhow , my recent new sensor started lifting after a bath ( my bad- went in a bath 2 hours after applying new sensor - but kept arm out) . Also, I started back hard core exercising again last week ( also use bandages to help libre stay secure as recommended) but I’ve app been LO last 24 hours up
And down between LO - 2.9- 4.1
Didn’t feel Low and got very diff results on old sensor eg 12 accu chek V 4.1 libre. Libre always seems to be lower ( which is interesting as usually from what I have read here, it’s the other way around ) .
Anyhow, now I’m wearing a new sensor on the other arm and it’s still reporting lower Readings - not as low as the the attached photos show but this is a new sensor . I’ve switched arms as removal of the previous sensor has shown needle was bent and arm is cut so that explains the previous readings - I think).
So my questions / thoughts are ..
Does anyone else find the libre showing low readings when not low?
Much lower then accu check for example 4.1 ( libre) V 12.3 ( accu check)
Are we actually been tricked into thinking we have lower readings when they are in fact higher ...
Does anything other than the bandage work when intensive exercise plays a part ?
Does the libre work on the thigh? I know it hasn’t been tested but I’m tempted .. summer is coming I’m a girl ...
Any better ideas to keep it secure when exercising?
Should I stop doing hardcore full on heavy sweaty kettle bell classes if my levels go from 7 To 13!!?? Joke - obviously I know my heart and waistline want me to continue still bloody annoying tho.
Please share your thoughts!! Sorry for long post and hope it makes sense!!!!