Been there, done that.
Dexcom (right arm) was closer but lower than the Glucometer. but within acceptable error (given that there's a margin of error on both). Libre2 (left arm) was consistently lower and way off during exercise and other rapid BG changes.
The technologies are similar and the differences, especially the Libre's tendency to over-report at lower levels is due to the different algorithms. Abbott have said that the Libre will underestimate BG on purpose, as it adds an element of safety. Unfortunately, that causes me to hit 2.9 on sprints while Dexcom is still at 4.5 and glucometer at 5.5.
That's a great reminder - we're having the discussion on real time BG measurements and algorithm errors because of the technology. Some years ago I would have sprinted, relied on a few glucometer tests and my hypo awareness. Way less risky now
Dexcom are offering a free 10 day trial on their website. Mine should be delivered today. The last two Freestyle Libre 2+ have died on me. I’ll now give the competitors a try, nothing to lose.After trying both at the same time which would you recommend
Even before the recent Libre2+ meltdowns I found Dexcom G7 best for accuracy (closest to real BG and less prone to going off on a tangent).After trying both at the same time which would you recommend
No needles, crikey, that’s terrible quality control! I just hope they’re not being manufactured in a shed somewhere in China. Dodgy phone chargers with no fuse are bad enough! I suppose no needles is better than a needle disappearing in your arm never to be seen again.I've had two recently which have turned out to have no needle. Yes, they replace them but I'm also having a lot of ''temporary sensor problems'' where there is no reading. I've been using Libre2 plus since October last year, and I think they are getting less and less reliable. Thinking of trying Dexcom instead.
Do you check your glucose readings with a fingerprick meter? I also thought I had no total failures until I did. I had only been checked against a meter for 3 days in hospital, as I don't have one myself. The readings then were either accurate or 1-2.5mmol/L lower, which I thought was okay, and subsequently took it into account. However, my recent experience was very different.I have been using Libre2+ for a while now and haven't had any total failures.
I do have periods where there is signal loss (can be up to a couple of days worst case) but the sensor always scans and the signal comes back eventually.
Noting that I am a self funding T2.
Hi, I have been using these for many years and find them very reliable always getting two weeks out of them. I have had a few issues but Abbott have always been brilliant at replacing them.So I have been using Libre 2 for a while now and haven't had 1 sensor last 15 days. They have lasted between 8 hours and 11 days at best. I have found them very unreliable. Has anyone else had this issue? Does anyone know why these sensors are so unreliable?
I used to get two weeks out of Libre 2 sensors, but the Libre 2 plus sensors constantly fails. I go to do a scan and it comes up with replace sensor. I’m convinced it’s triggered by a communication error between sensor and reader. Other problems previously mentioned is the time it takes to catch up with actual blood sugar following a low.Hi, I have been using these for many years and find them very reliable always getting two weeks out of them. I have had a few issues but Abbott have always been brilliant at replacing them.
I thought I was the only one who experienced Libre 2 plus plummeting down to 2.0 mmol/L, then crashing. It happened to me at the start of 3 back-to-back sensors and I did begin to wonder if I had done something wrong. But I also worried that something was very wrong with me, so I skipped my meds and reached for maple syrup to raise my glucose in case it was a real hypo. But my reading stayed around 2.2. On a 111 doctor's advice, I went to A&E to get my blood glucose checked. It was 9.9. I felt a mixture of stupid and angry. I'm going to have to get the knack of finger prick testing, and I won't use (or at least trust) a cgm until I can check the readings.Nothing but trouble for me too. Started using the Libre 2 in early 21. At that time they were great, no problems at all.
My problems started late 21/early 22 and have been getting worse and worse. Hardly any of them, if I even wear one any more because they are worthless and the moment and I have to self fond them, reach the normal end date.
Abbott have been reasonably decent about replacing them, but not always doing so.
What irks me the most is the way in which they die. The first days are normal and than the readings go down. Making me think I am doing good! After that it's like what has been described before the readings sag into hypo range and eventually I get a replace sensor message at a 2. something reading.
This behavior also influences the readings/graphs on the website of course and the predicted Hba1c making the DN wanting to lower my meds.
Spoke to somebody on the street this week using a Dexcom and I think my next purchase will be a Dexcom. If only to see if they do any better (could hardly be worse at this time)
Good to read I'm not the only one with this issues btw. I asked before on this forum and it seemed like I was almost the only one back then. Making my wonder what I was doing wrong.
The placement of the sensor is very important. Early on I had big differences between the Libre readings and actual blood glucose. I discovered that my sensor placement wasn’t quite right. The sensor has to be carefully placed on the back of the arm. My sensor position was slightly to the side. Frustrating because you believe you’re applying it correctly, but then discover it’s on the side of the arm rather than the back! If you stand with your back to the wall and Your arms at your side the sensor should be placed on the back of the arm so it’s facing the wall. I found that the accuracy improved, but this unfortunately had no effect on slow response times to increasing blood sugar following a low. I’ve noticed a lot of people wearing sensors in the wrong position, usually on the side of the arm. Abbott are very clear in their instructions that it must be positioned on the back of the arm, and it is very easy to get it wrong, not intentionally, but by error. Worth being extra careful with positioning. I’ve become very critical and fussy when I’m applying a new sensor.I thought I was the only one who experienced Libre 2 plus plummeting down to 2.0 mmol/L, then crashing. It happened to me at the start of 3 back-to-back sensors and I did begin to wonder if I had done something wrong. But I also worried that something was very wrong with me, so I skipped my meds and reached for maple syrup to raise my glucose in case it was a real hypo. But my reading stayed around 2.2. On a 111 doctor's advice, I went to A&E to get my blood glucose checked. It was 9.9. I felt a mixture of stupid and angry. I'm going to have to get the knack of finger prick testing, and I won't use (or at least trust) a cgm until I can check the readings.
I get that some people are happy with Libre and I was too, essentially, until this happened. Now I wonder if the progress I t thought I was making wasn't real. My next HbA1c will reveal, I guess.
Btw, I have very little fat or muscle on my arms and wonder if that is an issue. Except I went for several months without this problem.
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