Libre Meter and Psoriasis

[Aginoth]

Does anyone using a Freestyle Libre have Psoriasis?

I do and as much as I would like to move to using the Libre I am concerned that the sensor may cause an adverse site reaction due to my having psoriasis. I am 95% clear atm so finding a clear site to place the sensor won't be an issue; more concerned that the sensor or it's adhesive would cause a site specific flare.

 

[Osidge]

Hi

You might want to post here:

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/thr...oll-have-you-had-a-skin-reaction.77681/page-2

Regards

Doug

 

[Aginoth]

Didn't want to highjack the post with my Psoriasis specific question

 

[Osidge]

That thread is quite broad so it might be worth an ask

Doug

 

[rowan]

Does anyone using a Freestyle Libre have Psoriasis?

I do and as much as I would like to move to using the Libre I am concerned that the sensor may cause an adverse site reaction due to my having psoriasis. I am 95% clear atm so finding a clear site to place the sensor won't be an issue; more concerned that the sensor or it's adhesive would cause a site specific flare.

I don't use a Libre but do have psoriasis and also a stoma so use an ostomy bag which is stuck to the skin. My psoriasis did flare a little bit at first but soon got used to the adhesive and hasn't troubled me since. If it does irritate your skin you can ask for a barrier cream or wipes that protect the skin but doesn't affect the stickiness of the adhesive.

 

[Nlyons]

I'm having problems wid my senior sticking anyone having the same?