Type 1 Libre sensor 2

[Carl W]

Hi, quick question, I’m going to be having the sensor end of this week, and was wondering if there were a tape that’s stronger than others to keep it in position for when I go to the gym and work? TIA.

 

[Deleted member 527103]

Why do you need tape?
I have been wearing LIbre for years including going to the gym, work and walking through doors. I think two sensors fell off in all that time and I needed no tape. They are designed to stick.
Unless you intend to get very wet (including sweaty) or have greasy skin on your arm, the sensor should not fall off.

If you are really concerned, some people use Tegaderm or Hypafix or VetRap.

 

[Carl W]

Why do you need tape?
I have been wearing LIbre for years including going to the gym, work and walking through doors. I think two sensors fell off in all that time and I needed no tape. They are designed to stick.
Unless you intend to get very wet (including sweaty) or have greasy skin on your arm, the sensor should not fall off.

If you are really concerned, some people use Tegaderm or Hypafix or VetRap.

Well I’m going to get very sweaty in the gym, I go 5 days a week, and my job is very demanding also. So just want to make sure it stays on as the nurse said I will only get 2 a month, and if I knock it off etc it’s basically tough I’ll have to wait until the following month for the other two

 

[Antje77]

Hi, quick question, I’m going to be having the sensor end of this week, and was wondering if there were a tape that’s stronger than others to keep it in position for when I go to the gym and work? TIA.

I use Hypafix and have done so for years. I have lost a couple of sensors before I did.
Using a patch means I don't have to watch out for doorposts either.

So just want to make sure it stays on as the nurse said I will only get 2 a month, and if I knock it off etc it’s basically tough I’ll have to wait until the following month for the other two

If you do lose one you'll need to contact Abbott directly, they're pretty good with sending replacements, provided you don't lose a sensor every month. Also contact them if you happen to have a dodgy sensor, not the nurse.

Here's what the Hypafix patch looks like (I buy them on a roll and cut pieces as needed). Squirrel is not part of the patch.

 

[Carl W]

I use Hypafix and have done so for years. I have lost a couple of sensors before I did.
Using a patch means I don't have to watch out for doorposts either.

If you do lose one you'll need to contact Abbott directly, they're pretty good with sending replacements, provided you don't lose a sensor every month. Also contact them if you happen to have a dodgy sensor, not the nurse.

Here's what the Hypafix patch looks like (I buy them on a roll and cut pieces as needed). Squirrel is not part of the patch.

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Brilliant, thank you

 

[Deleted member 559951]

Well I’m going to get very sweaty in the gym, I go 5 days a week, and my job is very demanding also. So just want to make sure it stays on as the nurse said I will only get 2 a month, and if I knock it off etc it’s basically tough I’ll have to wait until the following month for the other two

If there's ever an issue with your FSL, you can always contact Abbot and they will be able to send you a new one.

 

[Carl W]

If there's ever an issue with your FSL, you can always contact Abbot and they will be able to send you a new one.

how would I know it was faulty? Would it come up saying there’s a fault or ?

 

[Deleted member 559951]

how would I know it was faulty? Would it come up saying there’s a fault or ?

Not as far as I'm aware. But for example if you scanned your BGL via the FSL and it read you were having an hypo of 1.5mmols but you felt great, I'd clarify with CBG. If your CBG reading was 8.8mmols, I'd look at replacing that scanner. I've seen a FSL which indicated that a patient's BGL was low when in reality it was 15. They're an amazing bit of kit but they're technology so can fail and they're roughly 10 minutes behind ''real time'' data

Other times they can struggle to read or generally justbe faulty.

 

[h884]

Hi Carl W

I use Skin Tac to keep my Libre in place. For me it really works well. I get it from Amazon

 

[Carl W]

Hi Carl W

I use Skin Tac to keep my Libre in place. For me it really works well. I get it from Amazon

Thanks, I’ll take a look at it, have you tried skin grip? I’ve heard it’s expensive but really good?

 

[Carl W]

Not as far as I'm aware. But for example if you scanned your BGL via the FSL and it read you were having an hypo of 1.5mmols but you felt great, I'd clarify with CBG. If your CBG reading was 8.8mmols, I'd look at replacing that scanner. I've seen a FSL which indicated that a patient's BGL was low when in reality it was 15. They're an amazing bit of kit but they're technology so can fail and they're roughly 10 minutes behind ''real time'' data

Other times they can struggle to read or generally justbe faulty.

Ok cool thanks, now all I need to do is find a video of how to put it in haha.

 

[sue512]

I’ve had 2 come off in space of a few days and abbot are replacing both of them. One partially lifted after exercise then a bath and the other stopped reading. Phoned their customer service line and they were very helpful.

 

[Carl W]

I’ve had 2 come off in space of a few days and abbot are replacing both of them. One partially lifted after exercise then a bath and the other stopped reading. Phoned their customer service line and they were very helpful.

Thank you. Hopefully the tape i buy will make it a little easier to keep on

 

[Antje77]

how would I know it was faulty? Would it come up saying there’s a fault or ?

It can give an error massage, or you may find the readings are vastly different from a finger prick.
In both cases, call Abbott before you take it off, they're very helpful.

Ok cool thanks, now all I need to do is find a video of how to put it in haha.

Here you go!
Worth watching all the videos.

Home | FreeStyle Libre | Abbott

Discover how to manage your diabetes easily with Flash & Continuous Glucose Monitoring - user-friendly & discreet sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.

www.freestylelibre.co.uk

 

[Carl W]

It can give an error massage, or you may find the readings are vastly different from a finger prick.
In both cases, call Abbott before you take it off, they're very helpful.

Here you go!
Worth watching all the videos.

Home | FreeStyle Libre | Abbott

Discover how to manage your diabetes easily with Flash & Continuous Glucose Monitoring - user-friendly & discreet sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.

www.freestylelibre.co.uk

Again, thanks for all the advice, it’s very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Antje77]

It can give an error massage

I wish!
That should be an error message of course, not a massage!

 

[Carl W]

Quick question, sorry, is it best to use the scanner or your mobile phone, or doesn’t it matter?

 

[Deleted member 559951]

Ok cool thanks, now all I need to do is find a video of how to put it in haha.

Are you new to FSL? I'm surprised you haven't had some sort of education on them.

If you're unstuck though, there's a **** tonne on youtube so honestly that'd be my first port of call. I'm not a diabetic yet I've worn FSLs several times, they're so ******* easy to put it on.

 

[Carl W]

Are you new to FSL? I'm surprised you haven't had some sort of education on them.

If you're unstuck though, there's a **** tonne on youtube so honestly that'd be my first port of call. I'm not a diabetic yet I've worn FSLs several times, they're so ******* easy to put it on.

I am yes. Very new. I’m expecting to get it Friday. So trying to get as much info/advice before then

 

[Deleted member 559951]

I am yes. Very new. I’m expecting to get it Friday. So trying to get as much info/advice before then

Do they still do FSL education sessions or anything like that? I don't work in secondary care so I am not routinely involved with the rigmarole behind installing/signing up.

Honestly, I wore one for roughly 4-5 days the most previous time and I cannot believe how life changing they must be for people with diabetes. It's so easy for someone like me to take for granted how annoying and stressful CBG monitoring is especially when it's numerous times per day. Plus, they're so educational considering you can scan constantly and see how foods affect your sugars, insulin affects your levels etc. Brilliant bit of kit and most importantly FSL3 won't be far behind