freestyle libre

Just picked this up on my FB feed. If anybody is thinking about buying the Freestyle Libre, make sure to purchase from the link below as ALL purchases from 13-21st Feb will be entered into a draw to win A YEARS worth of free sensors https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libre/

i have recently started using the freestyle libre sensor and have found it excellent. A few issues with differences between readings and the traditional readings. Has anyone any comments on their experience. Peter

Hi everyone! I'm new around here :) I've been using Freestyle Libre for the past months with varying degrees of success - I've had sensors which kept giving me 'LO' when my finger pricks reported 70 - but I think it's generally accurate in telling me where my blood glucose is going. Now I'm...

Hi guys - Just ordered my second sensor after activating my 1st sensor it took about 24 hrs to settle down and give correct readings - My question is that I know the sensors only last 14 days and I plan to attach the sensor 24 hrs before I activate it, but does the 14 days start from the day you...

Hello there :) I have been lucky enough to be given a trial of the freestyle libre which started just over two weeks ago. However I seem to be getting the 'sensor error glucose reading unavailable try again in 10 mins' far too often! My first sensor was brilliant for 7 days and really helped me...

Just a general question about your pumps. Since finding out I'm pregnant I really want one and have been told that I don't fit the criteria and even if i did, it would take me too long to get my head around it and work it out before the labour. I really want it for the labour as I feel it will...

Hi everyone - mum to a beautiful daughter with type 1 diabetes. are there any parents here whose kids use the freestyle libre? It seems expensive but for the benefit looks quite good but just want to be sure before I buy x thanks x

Have any of you been using the new official Libre Android app? How are you finding it so far? any issues? I've been using Glimp (a non-official Libre android app) a lot when out and about over the last few months, and have been generally pleased with it, and enjoying not having to carry an...

So decided to use my second Libre sensor after a not so fantastic experience with the first one. I have to say that this experience has been a lot better coming to the 14th and last day of the sensor. I was quick to give the Libre a bad rap after my first shot being a bit underwhelming and...

The link to this paper came through on my Twitter feed this morning. Key findings from the trial include (FreeStyle Libre users versus traditional SMBG): 38 percent reduction in time spent in hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dl) 40 percent reduction in time spent in nocturnal hypoglycemia at night (11...

Hello! I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself... My name is Sarah, I'm 21, from England and I'm a Type 1 Diabetic :) I was diagnosed 6 months after the birth of my daughter but I believe I was diabetic straight after the birth! As you can imagine looking after a newborn and being...

Hello again folks. I was just wondering if any of the Freestyle Libre users have tried a sensor on the abdomen area? (rather than the stated 'upper arm only'). If so, how have your experiences been with this? Have you found the results to be more accurate, just as accurate or less accurate...

Hi all! For the past 14 hours I have felt a slight pinching feeling under my sensor if I move my arm in a certain manner. This is my third sensor and have never had this problem before. It expires in 5 days so ideally don't want to take it off before then, but am thinking of doing so if this...

Hi all I am currently doing my GCSEs and have had all my remaining sensors fail so I can't use the system. Out of the last 5 sensors - 4 have failed (it was obviously a defective batch). Abbott are going to take a week to replace the sensors and I'm desperately looking for someone who has a...

Hello again:) I know i posted asking for experiences on the freestyle libre and was kindly moved onto a very long thread about people discussing it. I am however posting this because id like a sort of update on how accurate the libre sensors are compared to when they were first brought out. i...

Hi All, I have just purchased a Freestyle Libre and wondered if anyone had any tips for getting started! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi guys! So i have been recently given approval for funding from the NHS for CGMS (Continuous Glucose Monitoring System). My doctor has suggested before recieving a transmitting CGMS that i should give the Libre a go and see how that goes for me. I'll be getting 2 weeks worth of supplies on a no...

Hi all. Thinking of getting a freestyle libre to aid with blood glucose monitoring over the two week period to closely see what is going on. I'm hoping it will help me to get my basal rate straight and help with my correction dose adjustments (seem to be going hypo regularly with the...

Hi Everyone I have been looking at the freestyle libre and can see that it would be so useful for me and would be massive help to the managing of my diabetes. However when it comes to needles and things like that I really struggle. I am happy taking my insulin and using lancets as they are...

Hi, was wondering if someone could help me. My wife and I are both T1 and we finally decided to order the freestyle Libre last Thursday. There was a lack of communication between us and we ended up buying 3. I rang to cancel 1 but they said it was already processed and that I would need to...