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<blockquote data-quote="Rickster55446" data-source="post: 1338877" data-attributes="member: 357218"><p>Hi all <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I've been using the libre for just under two months now and I really don't think I could carry on without it! It is a fantastic device which has really helped me to better control my levels and more importantly to see what is happening when I'm asleep. It identified that I go below 3.0mmol at around 3am every night which I was unaware of before I started using it. I had some problems at first as I kept on getting sensor errors sometimes for a couple of hours where I could not get a reading, However Abbot replaced all my faulty sensors free of charge. A little bit of help and advice from people on this forum and I have not had any problems with it since <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I was advised by someone on here to apply the sensor 24-48 hours before activating it so thats now what I do. no more sensor errors <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Also I was told to keep well hydrated so I drink lots of water. I have less fear of hypos since using the libre and I like to play around a bit with it and see how different things affect my glucose levels because, of course knowledge is power!! I would recommend this to any diabetic and especially to parents of children who are diabetic.</p><p></p><p>On the subject of driving, I do a finger prick test before I drive to make sure I'm within DVLA guidelines but also scan the sensor while driving for peace of mind. </p><p></p><p>So a big thumbs up from me. Yes It's a bit expensive and I struggle to find the £50ish every 2 weeks but I just think a little bit more before I spend money on things I don't really need! I have a money jar which I put all the change from my pockets in at night and so far It covers the cost so would recommend the jar to others <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Happy scanning!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rickster55446, post: 1338877, member: 357218"] Hi all :) I've been using the libre for just under two months now and I really don't think I could carry on without it! It is a fantastic device which has really helped me to better control my levels and more importantly to see what is happening when I'm asleep. It identified that I go below 3.0mmol at around 3am every night which I was unaware of before I started using it. I had some problems at first as I kept on getting sensor errors sometimes for a couple of hours where I could not get a reading, However Abbot replaced all my faulty sensors free of charge. A little bit of help and advice from people on this forum and I have not had any problems with it since :) I was advised by someone on here to apply the sensor 24-48 hours before activating it so thats now what I do. no more sensor errors :) Also I was told to keep well hydrated so I drink lots of water. I have less fear of hypos since using the libre and I like to play around a bit with it and see how different things affect my glucose levels because, of course knowledge is power!! I would recommend this to any diabetic and especially to parents of children who are diabetic. On the subject of driving, I do a finger prick test before I drive to make sure I'm within DVLA guidelines but also scan the sensor while driving for peace of mind. So a big thumbs up from me. Yes It's a bit expensive and I struggle to find the £50ish every 2 weeks but I just think a little bit more before I spend money on things I don't really need! I have a money jar which I put all the change from my pockets in at night and so far It covers the cost so would recommend the jar to others :) Happy scanning! [/QUOTE]
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