freestyle libre

Be careful with the Freestyle Libre sensor if it starts to come loose, as to my horror I have found out what can happen. My sensor starter becoming a little loose, but I didn't react straight away. Bacteria has crept under the sensor and on to the needle, getting past my skin. I now have a...

Hi. Firstly my immediate query. Since I have just taken off my first ever Freestyle Libre (I'm trailing it for a month) - which the doctor actually put on. Any tips for putting on a new one? As I haven't got a clue. Does it have to go on a certain part of your body (mine was on my upper arm...

Hello all, My pharmacist keeps telling me that there is an import problem to get the Freestyle libre sensor, I have ordered in December (as I am on prescription) but I have not received anything it yet. So I have to buy directly from the Abbott website and they always deliver it within a couple...

I have been using the Freestyle Libre for 2 years now. Starting in Jan. 2020 I have had very low readings, 50-60mg/dl but when I check my blood glucose I am normal at 110 to 120 mg/dl. This is Not around eating. This is even when I first wake in the am. I have autoimmune Rheumatoid Arthritis...

This is an article I recently wrote looking at the the use of third part add-ons with Freestyle Libre. Hope it helps people. https://www.diabettech.com/xdrip/libre-accuracy-and-calibration-using-a-third-party-transmitter-a-case-study/ Abstract Introduction As a result of increased use of third...

i have recently been given the freestyle Libre trial to get it on prescription due to having a lot of hypos and anxiety, so was testing my blood a lot. Anyway, I have been through 4 sensors now. At the end of the first I switched from lantus to levimer because I realised I could see my night...

Hi all - Hoping someone can help with some information - From 1st April CGMs became available on prescription but subject to varying criteria. I followed this up and this resulted in a Consultant appointment where I was told "You definitely qualify - I will fill in the form this afternoon and...

Hello everybody. I am new here and looking for some support if there are people that can explain something to me. I am recently diagnosed Type 2 (about 5 weeks ago) so just getting started with this journey. After a couple weeks of doing blood tests, I asked my Dr. about switching to the...

I received a polite request to start a separate thread about self monitoring with the Freestyle Libre, to avoid information being lost in another thread. I've started it here because it covers so many areas; LCHF/keto diet, exercise, BG monitoring to name but three. My normal regime (when I...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum thing and have a question to ask im type one diabetes and after 26 years I've got my diabetes in a good area. I have a few low blood sugars though the day but I always look after them and get them to normal. My diabetes doctor asked me if I would be interested...

I have been using Freestyle Libre for about 2 years - paying for it all myself. I have trusted the system as it seemed to correspond with how I was feeling and hardly ever checked with a finger prick. However a few months ago I was sick with an infection and my BG readings went very high...

Hi All, I recently bought a MiaoMiao reader after first discovering it last year (took a while to save up for it). The device itself hasnt actually arrived yet but i thought id get started by downloading Spike and browsing through its features. However, upon doing this i have discovered that...

Hi all, We have just received our Miaomiao and we are really excited. The problem is it refuses to connect to bluetooth. I have a Samsung Galaxy and it appears on the list of bluetooth devices, but when you try to pair, it just says "pairing not accepted by miaomiao". Has anyone got any useful...

Hi, My son is 6 years old, diagnosed recently type 1. We have been using the FS Libre for 3 months now. We had problems with the system recently, so we've been comparing the Libre readings with his Accu-chek Aviva Expert monitor readings over the weekend. He's on 7 units Lantus in the morning...

Hey everyone, I am making a report for a biology course on artificial pancreas and as a part of it, I need to know why does FreeStyle Libre lasts 14 days and no longer than that. Is it a tissue response? Do you have articles or sources of where to find this information? I was unsuccessful to...

Hi guys, Has anyone on the freestyle libre noticed an increase in size on their arms? I've been using it for around 8 months now and have noticed the tops of my arms grow in size, like jackets that used to fit me are now really tight across the shoulders. But I haven't gained weight necessarily...

Hi, I was diagnosed with type one a couple of weeks ago. I ate about an hour and a half ago and took 6 units of novorapid I tested my finger before dinner and was about a 7mmol/l. About 15 minutes ago I had symptoms of a hypo when I tested my finger I was 15.1mmol/l however my freestyle libre...

Hi Recently had a bad sensor, I called Abbot, and they were super understanding and sent me a new sensor. However, I never received an email to confirm that they had put in a new order for me? Has anyone else experienced this? They also said that they would send me a pack to send back the bad...

Hi All I have had my FreeStyle Libre machine for a while now, and I love it. I don't buy sensors every month, but when my fingers get a little sore, I buy sensors and give them a break. I think the FreeStyle Libre is great, it is so convenient and is less hassle. It does come with it's own set...