Hi all
I've been using the libre for just under two months now and I really don't think I could carry on without it! It is a fantastic device which has really helped me to better control my levels and more importantly to see what is happening when I'm asleep. It identified that I go below 3.0mmol at around 3am every night which I was unaware of before I started using it. I had some problems at first as I kept on getting sensor errors sometimes for a couple of hours where I could not get a reading, However Abbot replaced all my faulty sensors free of charge. A little bit of help and advice from people on this forum and I have not had any problems with it since
I was advised by someone on here to apply the sensor 24-48 hours before activating it so thats now what I do. no more sensor errors
Also I was told to keep well hydrated so I drink lots of water. I have less fear of hypos since using the libre and I like to play around a bit with it and see how different things affect my glucose levels because, of course knowledge is power!! I would recommend this to any diabetic and especially to parents of children who are diabetic.
On the subject of driving, I do a finger prick test before I drive to make sure I'm within DVLA guidelines but also scan the sensor while driving for peace of mind.
So a big thumbs up from me. Yes It's a bit expensive and I struggle to find the £50ish every 2 weeks but I just think a little bit more before I spend money on things I don't really need! I have a money jar which I put all the change from my pockets in at night and so far It covers the cost so would recommend the jar to others
Happy scanning!