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  1. Antonio Gaerlan

    Hi, I am very new to this game! Here’s my story

    When taking metformin, ask for the slow release type to minimize the nasty stomach upset side effect.
  2. Antonio Gaerlan

    Type 1 Freestyle libre sensor sites

    This ability to put the sensor to a strategic body position is very helpful. I use tslim and dexcom 7 on my upper arm. If the tslim is not close to the sensor there will be no reading on the tslim. This is major suck! But now that I know I can put the g7 on my tummy or moob(s) and g7 can be...
  3. Antonio Gaerlan

    Type 1 Freestyle libre sensor sites

    I realize your results could be different than mine. YMMV. Diabetes, don't like you very much.
  4. Antonio Gaerlan

    Type 1 Freestyle libre sensor sites

    Then after 14 days I put the sensor on my left moob (man's boob). No pain inserting, whew! The Libre readings were almost the same as finger test. Best result so far. I will try the twin moob next.
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    Type 1 Freestyle libre sensor sites

    Then after 14 days the next Libre went to my upper tummy. Libre readings says 8 but finger test says 6. The sensor was working but there was a consistent discrepancy of Libre readings higher by 2.
  6. Antonio Gaerlan

    Type 1 Freestyle libre sensor sites

    I tried once on my left upper thigh. The readings were Libre said 4, finger test was 6. This was consistent with higher readings. Difference of 2. It went lower to 3.5 but I knew with the finger test it will be 5.5 no hypo. But still scary until you actually finger test. Unfortunately Libre 2...
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