freestlye libre

I've been on a pump for 10 years. Currently using a Medtronic 640, and have decided to self fund CGM to tighten up my control. I've read some old threads that say the Medtronic CGM isn't that reliable. Wondering whether to go with standalone freestyle libre. Any experience, advice out there I'd...

Hi all, So I have been using the freestyle libre for about six months and I love it, I don't know how I got by without it before! In my last meeting with the doctor I was told the best way forward for my control was to go onto the pump, this was for various reasons including high bloodtests...

Hey Guys, I've just put on a new sensor after my last one only lasting a day! and my reader is recognizing that there is a new sensor but has asked me 3 times to wait 60 minutes before I can use it.. has anyone experienced this? Thanks!

Hello, I live and work in Qatar, and therefore I don't have easy access to the NHS. In fact a few years ago I tried to get them to assess my diabetes from the results tests taken in Qatar. Their response was that they didn't use those units. I was thinking, it's a straight conversion, just...

Been offered a trial of the freestyle libre from the hospital yesterday, just curious if anyone had tried it? My hba1c is too high and was wondering if anyone had found if it helped with sugar control? Thanks

Hi all I want to get some info from people, I have been using the freestyle libre system for well over a year and have had positive results throughout and finally got my HBA1C down to 6.3. I thought it was great when I heard that they would be available on the NHS from 1st November, but now...

Tuesday, 31st October 2017 A few weeks ago, I saw on SKY television here in the UK, that the FreeStyle Libre was now going to be available on the NHS, subject to approval by the local Health Authority. (See announcement here) As someone who is "on a mission" to reverse my Type 2 diabetes, and...

This is the second sensor I've had in a row develop a fault like this: So my readings fall through the floor overnight, I get frequent "try again in 10 minutes" errors, and there are gaps in the graph. It's been acting up for a couple of days now, but is still stuck to my arm like a limpet...

hello. I'm going to start my 640G next month. It will be my first pump ever and I'm very excited. I've been self-funding freestyle libre for about 11 months now and I was wondering if anyone has experience in using libre and 640g or any other pump ? Any tips, advice would be very useful. Also...

Hello, I have been Type 1 since I was 3, so nearly 30 years since I was diagnosed and overall my Diabetes has been fine but the last few years has seen my HBA1c increase to 84mmol and I believe this is down to me not testing my blood enough. I often forget or be lazy and guess what I am (I know...

Today is my first day using the FreeStyle Libre so I was hoping to share my first thoughts and get some views from other users. So far I have noted the following: Pros The sensor was really easy to apply and didn't hurt at all. I fully expected to be able to 'feel it' on my arm but this is...

I've been giving the same amount of Levemir before bed for about a year now. I've had a Freestyle Libre since May 2016. There have been periods of a week or so when most nights have been in target. When that happens I think I've finally cracked it. Every now and again though, I just go off the...

My 20 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 18 months ago. His Diabetes nurse suggested the Freestyle Libre which I purchased. We have had continual problems with the sensors - we have gone through about 8 so far. Firstly they kept falling off within 24 hours so we were advised to...

Hi, I recently bought the freestyle libre off abbot and set it up. I placed it slightly to the side of the back of my upper arm. I waited the hour and went to get my first reading. However when I did it told me it was 2.9. I did not feel like my Bg was low so I did a finger prick and it told me...