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Blood glucose monitoring

markyj

markyj

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Bentham Lancaster Lancashire
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
I've just changed the sensor for my freestyle libra 2 found it's faulty it's the only sensor I have I'm still waiting for new ones from the local chemist. I have no way of checking my blood sugar now till Monday afternoon I frequently have hypos I'm scared and don't know what I can do
 
markyj said:
I've just changed the sensor for my freestyle libra 2 found it's faulty it's the only sensor I have I'm still waiting for new ones from the local chemist. I have no way of checking my blood sugar now till Monday afternoon I frequently have hypos I'm scared and don't know what I can do
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Do you not have a finger prick kit? I’m not a CGM user but the advice is to always have a back up finger prick kit. Both for times like this and to back up test any reading from a CGM that concern you.

You may have to buy one from a chemist today if you haven’t got one. Boots & possibly supermarket chemists will be open until 4 and there will be duty chemists in your area. If you do need to buy one remember to claim the VAT

Sorry I can’t be of more help
 
What insulin (s) are you on? I’d increase the frequency of testing with my meter, making sure I test before injecting any fast acting/blus insulin, testing again at 2 and 3 hours after eating (and any other times my libre record shows I’m likely to be high.

A pain doing so many fingerpricks but hopefully only 24 hours.
 
Not anymore since the hospital changed my meter to a libre 2 I'm just going to take it easy I have some recovery stuff incase I get a hypo I can usually tell when there coming on should be okay by tomorrow morning once the local chemist opens
 
You should always have a finger prick meter as a back up. It is recommended you use one if you think the results from the sensor don’t match how you are feeling, also as you have discovered if the sensor fails. If you drive you need to have one in the car with you.

Your GP should provide one for you, and the test strips that go with it.
 
@Lakeslover makes a very good point regarding if you drive - by law you have to have a test kit in the car with you - see this post from one of our members. In your shoes I would be getting onto my GP first thing to request a meter & strips.
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Thread 'IMPORTANT.. Driving Car/MC and using CGM'

Ive just done my annual license renewal, and noticed some wording on driving and using CGM that ive not seen before

it states that the CGM MUST be approved for making treatment decisions (non adjunctive), whilst most current well known brands 'should' comply there may well be some that dont, and its the drivers responsibility to know

ALSO important to know, that whilst using CGM you are still required to have a regular blood glucose meter and test strips with you -- so if you dont like carrying one around keep one in the glove box
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Buy a glucose meter ASAP...dont wait for a prescription one to be signed off and sent to your pharmacy as that delays the current urgency to get a reading.
The glucose meter you buy will come with some test strips so just get replacements for it added to your repeat prescription.


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Hi
As already pointed out you should have a blood glucose moniter.
Another tiny piece of advice from a seasoned pro,,,,
You order your prescription sensors online?
Each month order them 3 days before your last prescription and then over a period of time you have extra sensors to have in in case of sensors going faulty.
When you have a faulty one and Abbotts send you one out the NHS don't know this so keep ordering as normal.
You are not cheating the system just covering yourself.
When i go abroad i take 3 with me for peace of mind.

I wish you well

Tony
 
markyj said:
All sorted now also got a appointment with diabetic department got a seperate finger prick test kit too
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Good to hear you’re sorted, I’m glad you’re going to get a finger prick test kit too. Just make sure to keep an an eye on the expiry date of the strips if you don’t use it often :)
 
markyj said:
I've just changed the sensor for my freestyle libra 2 found it's faulty it's the only sensor I have I'm still waiting for new ones from the local chemist. I have no way of checking my blood sugar now till Monday afternoon I frequently have hypos I'm scared and don't know what I can do
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The same happened with my teenage recently diagnosed type 1 daughter.last sensor in the house faulty needle bent to side instead of upright so couldnt be used.Your Diabetic team should have provided you with a finger pricker and glucose/ketone testing kit as sensors arent always right.Please remember to contact Abbott, the maker of the libre sensors and report the faulty one you have.They will ask for serial number from the applicator or its packaging and will send a replacement in the post within a few days.It doesnt help right now but at least you will have a spare in stock at home for the future.Hope you are well and have managed without.
 
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