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Freestyle libre2

Great. I've been using it for years.
I recommend using the Search function of this forum (top right of the page) and checking out the many threads on this topic.
 
@Jaylee hi Jay not wishing to derail but was wondering before you had a cgm did you have to finger prick before and after every meal as having found out that ckd invalidates HbA1c tests and most simiilat tests the only way I can moniter my diabetes is by something like 7 point SMBG and that will mean a lot of finger pricking unless I self fund Libre indefinately.
 
JohnEGreen said:
@Jaylee hi Jay not wishing to derail but was wondering before you had a cgm did you have to finger prick before and after every meal as having found out that ckd invalidates HbA1c tests and most simiilat tests the only way I can moniter my diabetes is by something like 7 point SMBG and that will mean a lot of finger pricking unless I self fund Libre indefinately.
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Hi,

I remember a mention about CKD possibly throwing A1cs on another topic..? :) Apreciate your concern.

From my experience over the last few years.
Finger pricking? I logged my tests (still do.) on an app called "diabetes connect?" To be fair my estimated A1c from the app was 15% higher than what came back from the lab? Oddly, when I got a chance to compare against a nurse's NHS calibrated issue monitor on a few occaisions it was 15% higher too.. (Aprox.) the Libre pretty much ties in with the meter & it's estimation in the Librelink app?

I hope that helps..
 
Actually, I'd recommend going to YouTube for this topic. There's a lot of active Diabetics there, who demonstrate how to apply sensors. When I was applying my first, there were some things I couldn't quite get my head around until I'd seen it.
 
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