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- 391
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi all,
Having used the Libre since it first became available, my recent sensors have given a progressively worsening skin reaction. The early ones left a faint red mark but each sensor seemed to have a worse one to the point that my last 3 have failed.
I've tried the various barriers and none seem to make much difference & the reaction has started earlier & earlier. Abbott have been first class and have replaced all of the failed ones with no quibbles whatsoever.
I've read various theories as to the reaction, allergy, contact dermatitus, & rejection of a foreign body being the main three.
Anyway, the question I have is this....
Has anyone who's suffered a severe reaction (my last 2 have been red, angry weeping sores) seen a medical professional and got a definitive diagnosis as to the cause?
Please note that this isn't a post with regard to accuracy of sensors as I've had no issues and have been able to use the data effectively on a day to day basis, it's just to save me making an appointment to find out information that someone else may have. I've also carried out a comprehensive search online without success.
Many thanks, Peter
Having used the Libre since it first became available, my recent sensors have given a progressively worsening skin reaction. The early ones left a faint red mark but each sensor seemed to have a worse one to the point that my last 3 have failed.
I've tried the various barriers and none seem to make much difference & the reaction has started earlier & earlier. Abbott have been first class and have replaced all of the failed ones with no quibbles whatsoever.
I've read various theories as to the reaction, allergy, contact dermatitus, & rejection of a foreign body being the main three.
Anyway, the question I have is this....
Has anyone who's suffered a severe reaction (my last 2 have been red, angry weeping sores) seen a medical professional and got a definitive diagnosis as to the cause?
Please note that this isn't a post with regard to accuracy of sensors as I've had no issues and have been able to use the data effectively on a day to day basis, it's just to save me making an appointment to find out information that someone else may have. I've also carried out a comprehensive search online without success.
Many thanks, Peter