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The difference between the Freestyle Libre and the Dexcom Clarity 6.
I have been using the Dexcom G6 which is the new version for the last 3 months before that I used the G5 which you had to do a blood calibration twice a day the newer version you don’t.
I just wanted to point out what a life changer this is, it connects with an app to your smart phone and your glucose is read every 5 mins. Your health professionals can also see your activity when they log on to your account.I have been using the Dexcom G6 which is the new version for the last 3 months before that I used the G5 which you had to do a blood calibration twice a day the newer version you don’t.
I used to suffer from severe night hypos that wiped me out for the next day.
This alarms when you drop below 4 it when it raises above 10. For me this is the best thing ever and it is attached to your stomach not your arm like the Libre.
I used the Libre before this and kept getting it caught on things and pulling it off.
The Libre is low down in comparison to the Dexcom, I know it’s the way of the world continuously changing.
The Libre checks every 15mins and doesn’t alarm. You can only use it on full view on the back of your arm.
The reason I changed was because it became impossible to obtain the sensors and I felt the support wasn’t great.
The Dexcom G6 checks every 5mins and is worn in your stomach the same as your pump. It connects to your smart phone and warns you of a any lows or highs. It will also give you your hba1c.
I find this device a lot easier to keep your finger on the goings on with your diabetes. It also makes it a lot easier to control.
I thought some of you may find this some help from someone who has used both devices and the difference between them.
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