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Hi I'm hoping to try the Libre 2.
Does it need any apps ?
Does it need to work with my cell phone?
Or is it basically like a Libre 1?
 
My Libre 2 app was white screening and crashing too. I uninstalled/re-installed and logged in many times but to no avail. I spent over an hour on the phone to Abbott who were clueless. I then wondered if it was the Novopen that was the issue so phoned Novonordisk too. The lady there said to leave the pen on the phone when doing the scan u til it was complete (I had not uploaded my doses for a while) and this seems to have done the trick. It’s laborious but, just keep trying, eventually, it works!!
 
K4ffy said:
My Libre 2 app was white screening and crashing too. I uninstalled/re-installed and logged in many times but to no avail. I spent over an hour on the phone to Abbott who were clueless. I then wondered if it was the Novopen that was the issue so phoned Novonordisk too. The lady there said to leave the pen on the phone when doing the scan u til it was complete (I had not uploaded my doses for a while) and this seems to have done the trick. It’s laborious but, just keep trying, eventually, it works!!
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I don't have it yet.
 
cdpm said:
Hi I'm hoping to try the Libre 2.
Does it need any apps ?
Does it need to work with my cell phone?
Or is it basically like a Libre 1?
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Just like the Libre 1, Libre 2 uses the LibreLink app.
There is an option for a reaser but, if you are just trying it, I wouldn't bother.
You need a smart phone with NFC and Bluetooth.

The differences between Libre 1 and Libre 2 are
- Libre 1 is no longer available
- Libre 2 is now (mostly) a real time CGM - you do not need to scan the sensor to download the latest BG. I say "mostly" because the update for this is being rolled out now.
 
cdpm said:
Is it set up to be read by your pharmacy somehow when you wear it
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No. It is inserted by you to be read by your phone.
My pharmacist would have no clue about setting it up.
Take a look on the Libre website where there are some videos showing how to insert it and use the LibreLink app.
 
I don't have a special cell phone so I'm getting a reader?
As in like the Libre 1 reader.
 
cdpm said:
I don't have a special cell phone so I'm getting a reader?
As in like the Libre 1 reader
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The Libre 2 Reader was like the Libre 1 reader.
I believe they are phasing these out to be replaced by kind of dumb phone with only one app.
The current (Libre 1-like) Libre 2 readers do not support rtCGM and still require scanning.
 
In Response said:
The Libre 2 Reader was like the Libre 1 reader.
I believe they are phasing these out to be replaced by kind of dumb phone with only one app.
The current (Libre 1-like) Libre 2 readers do not support rtCGM and still require scanning.
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O gosh I hope not.
I can only use one with a reader.
But when I called today my pharmacy said I don't need to use my cell or any apps.
Hopefully they are right.
 
If they phase out the readers but you have a old cell phone how is it to be scanned? How do you know your blood sugar readings?
 
Phasing out the reader would be a mistake finger pricking is still required , should the phone app crash ( as recent experience proves ) if no reader available make sure you have an “old fashioned” blood sugar tester and strips
 
Well it arrived and it has a reader. Now to get it going when im absolutely electronics illiterate.
 
cdpm said:
I have no clue. I got it used refurbished I think they call it. A Motorola is all I know about it.
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Doesn't matter, you got a reader with it and I think that will suit you better than your phone. :)
cdpm said:
Well it arrived and it has a reader. Now to get it going when im absolutely electronics illiterate.
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You already have experience with the Libre 1 don't you?
It's really pretty much the same.
 
Antje77 said:
Doesn't matter, you got a reader with it and I think that will suit you better than your phone. :)

You already have experience with the Libre 1 don't you?
It's really pretty much the same.
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Yep. Just trying to read the small print with my magnifying glass.
Someone else did it for me with the libre 1. And they can't help me for another 2 weeks.
But if I can't I do have some test strips left for my freestyle lite.
 
So a few questions.
1. What does this mean--
"Do a blood glucose test if the sensor glucose reading does not include a current glucose number"
2. "Codes on labels must match"
3. Where can you put the reader so it's "within 6 meters of you at all times"
and be unobstructed.

I haven't put a sensor on yet as I have to be sure of understanding.
 
cdpm said:
1. What does this mean--
"Do a blood glucose test if the sensor glucose reading does not include a current glucose number"
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If your libre don't tell you what your blood glucose is you should do a finger prick.
cdpm said:
2. "Codes on labels must match"
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No idea. But I have been using the Libre 2 for years and have never worried about it.
cdpm said:
3. Where can you put the reader so it's "within 6 meters of you at all times"
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In your pocket?
On the table?
on your nightstand?
Depending on what you are doing at the moment.
 
Antje77 said:
If your libre don't tell you what your blood glucose is you should do a finger prick.

No idea. But I have been using the Libre 2 for years and have never worried about it.

In your pocket?
On the table?
on your nightstand?
Depending on what you are doing at the moment.
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So in my purse while shopping wouldn't work?
As that's not unobstructed?
 
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