I use the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor but there is a problem. I am on holiday in Greece and after 2 days the sensor literally just fell off my arm. Fortunately I had a replacement but this has done exactly the same thing. I wish i had used an adhesive patch as I guess it must be something to do with the heat but have none with me. Does anyone know if you can buy something from a pharmacy to monitor my blood glucose. I do have one Libre2 that I can apply but am worried that this one will also fail.?Any advice, thoughts most welcome.
Advice please re blood glucose monitoring
- Thread starter John Parkes
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make sure to let abbot know they should replace the faulty sensor for you free. (if get via nhs it will save them cash). Shouldn't have an issue buying the regular glucose monitor which should come with some strips. Surprised tbh that you didn't bring one with you as if it reads high/low healthcare professionals alongside abbot say to test against fingerprick blood glucose reading.
Worst case scenario if can't find somewhere to buy and your staying away for several more days might be worth ordering one of amazon or another website and have it delivered to your holiday accomodation (check deliverly times). enjoy your holiday
Worst case scenario if can't find somewhere to buy and your staying away for several more days might be worth ordering one of amazon or another website and have it delivered to your holiday accomodation (check deliverly times). enjoy your holiday
MrsA2
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Be careful which site you use. A UK issued sensor will only work on UK issued phone, so an Italian (for example) sensor will not work with a UK phone.Worst case scenario if can't find somewhere to buy and your staying away for several more days might be worth ordering one of amazon or another website and have it delivered to your holiday accomodation (check deliverly times). enjoy your holiday
There's been posts and threads on this in the past.
i've seen a few posts regarding CGM's have yet to see with Fingerprick flash glucose readers cheap and cheerful no bluetooth / wifi etc needed for those which appears that CGM's may have issue with on occasion
Marikev
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Have had similar problems on holiday in warm places… have purchased large plasters for wounds to hold a Libre 2 in place. My DN at home gave me some wonderful see Through sticky patches I used to use when swimming , but have not been able to track them down anywhere.
before you apply the new CGM wash and dry the new site thoroughly. Wipe with alcohol swab, allow to dry again, apply
sensor, and leave the applicator in position for a count of 10. Remove the applicator carefully, then seal round the edge of the sensor with a dry finger.
then apply a band aid, plaster, whatever to hold the thing on! I think patches are supposed to have a hole in the middle to align with the hole in the sensor. …so it doesn’t get water logged?
hoping you have a finger stick/glucose monitor with you, but it shouldn’t be a problem to buy one in a pharmacy..pictures off the internet will help explain if there is a language barrier.
hope you can enjoy the rest of your holiday.
before you apply the new CGM wash and dry the new site thoroughly. Wipe with alcohol swab, allow to dry again, apply
sensor, and leave the applicator in position for a count of 10. Remove the applicator carefully, then seal round the edge of the sensor with a dry finger.
then apply a band aid, plaster, whatever to hold the thing on! I think patches are supposed to have a hole in the middle to align with the hole in the sensor. …so it doesn’t get water logged?
hoping you have a finger stick/glucose monitor with you, but it shouldn’t be a problem to buy one in a pharmacy..pictures off the internet will help explain if there is a language barrier.
hope you can enjoy the rest of your holiday.
