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    Type 2 Libre Sensor Accuracy, is there any?

    The people at Libre claim that it is to be expected sometimes that the meter VS test strip is off. Really? I find that most of the time, my meter is off from the test strip by 20% to 100% or more. I am on my 38th sensor with only a few failures. They claim that the meter lags the test strip by...
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    Can something be done to let this forum be readable?

    I have been to this web site on numerous browsers and computers so I know it is not a problem at my end. Many new web sites seem to be propagating the problem. The problem is with the use of pink or salmon color text. It is almost impossible to read on a white back ground. I teach computing...
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    Has anyone had experience with CarbQuik Baking mix?

    The box says 80% fewer carbohydrates than all-putpose-flour. I made a pie-dough and so far it is coming together identically as when I it has always. I will be making/bakingthe pie later tonight. The vendor says that it an excellent replacement even for cakes. From the web site: "Carbquik...
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    What is it with these invisible sections of this forum?

    White letters in light pink text boxes? How silly is that? What good is sticking to a color theme to the expense of not being able to read it? I have tired to adjust the monitor, use other monitors, tried other computers, and other browsers and search engines. Not all of us have perfect eyes...
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    This web site is absolutely infuriating

    Light orange lettering? Grey to invisible text boxes? What is this? I tried several different browsers and more than one computer/monitor so it must be at your end. I went down to the library amd asked a few to see if they can navigate the pages but they all questioned the integrity of the...
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    Does Body-mass Index (bmi) Change Efficacy In Use Of Libre Censors?

    After three months, I have been able to use only two sensors for the full 10 days. Fortunately, Libre has been replacing the ones that fail. Others here in this forum seem to have no problem so I wonder what is wrong in my case. Might the difference be body-mass index? Mine is quite high...
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    What Are "ratings"? "points"?

    Can they be redeemed for cash and valuable prizes? Vacation Trips?
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    What Prevents Libre Sensors From Being Pulled Off?

    I have been having a difficult time getting these things to stay in place. All the ads from Libre show these deliriously happy women showing off their sensors and there is no indication of added cover to help them stay in place. I have used Nexcare Tegaderm waterproof dressing and it worked for...
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    I Seriously Question The Accuracy Of The Libre Sensor.

    My upper readings (150+) are a bit higher than when I use a separate test meter as a comparison but my Libre lower readings (120-) are seriously questionable. Just this morning, my Libre gave a reading of 81 while my Breeze2 test was 140. Had I relied on Libre, then I would not have taken the...
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    Freestyle Libre Sensor And Bleeding?

    Not to shake you up, It is not as bad as it sounds. this is not a continuing problem. When I placed the most recent sensor, I say a small bit of blood come through the center of the sensor, not much at all but I did use a tissue to capture it. The bleeding stopped quickly. I know there is a...
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    No Wonderf The Libre System Also Has Test Strips....

    I just started this about a month ago. The first sensor failed immediately. Fortunately I still had the old tester and strips left over. FreeStyle replaced the sensor. The second sensor gave erroneous readings for low blood sugar. It claimed 45 when my old meter said 95. They replaced it...
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    12 Hour Delay With Each New Freestyle Libre Sensor.

    I test 5 to 6 times a day. I just finished my first 10-day sensor. With the new sensor, I have to wait through the 12 hour initiation phase. It will be 16 hours between the readings! At least they could supply 5 test strips with each sensor. I wonder what the difference is between the ones...
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    Type 2 I Have Serious Doubts On The Accuracy Of Freestyle Libre.

    Although I love the incredible ability to take a reading anytime without a finger stick but I wonder if others are seeing this problem with accuracy. I just scanned the sensor and the meter reported 52. I certainly would know if my blood was really that low. I then measured it with my Bayer...
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    Freestyle Libre Failed Before First Reading

    Did I do something wrong? I set up the meter to charge and read the rest of the directions. I applied the sensor at 11pm and checked it with the monitor. The screen said that I had to wait 12 hours, just as the directions said it would. At 11:30 am, the meter is telling me"Sensor Ended...
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    How much is one unit of insulin?

    From what I read, it makes me think one bottle, for some users, should last three months. Some sites claim that a syringe that measures 0 to 100 is 100 units. How can this be? I see that some users take 1 unit. How can this be measured? Someone else claimed taking 1/2 unit and this did not...