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Anyone having big reliability issues with Freestyle Libre 2 Plus sensors?

I've been having reading variation issues between my sensors and my meter for a while now, both when I was using the Libre 2 and the Libre 2+. Both readings stay within 1-2mmol of each other for the first week or so (the variation being more common with high readings rather than normal or low ones). Then usually around the 8 day mark, the sensor readings start to stray over 2mmol for all ranges, often claiming my readings to be much lower than they actually are. I'm normally changing sensors every week rather than two.

Over the past week, however, I've noticed the issue has been getting increasingly worse. Got a new batch of sensors from my chemist. Sensor no.1 worked for the first couple of hours after activation, but I suffered a hypo within one hour of my dinner. Treated the hypo and my meter reported my blood sugars were rising after fifteen minutes, but for some reason, my sensor did not follow it even with the lag. Even when my levels were stable again, my sensor continued to read my levels 5-6mmol lower. Was forced to switch out to Sensor no.2, but that one didn't even last a day. From the moment of activation it, too, read 5-6mmol lower than my meter. Sensor no.3 did better and lasted 8 to 9 days, but the variation worsened fast and it wasn't following my levels very well at all. Currently on Sensor no.4 on day 11 and I'm once again preparing to swap to a new sensor tomorrow because this one has been reading between 1.5 - 2mmol under my meter and is taking longer than 20 minutes to catch up (which it never does). This started after /3 days/ when it had seemingly settled after 48 hours.

I'm hoping it's just a bad batch, because they all seem to have similar serial numbers. Though, I have noticed this only started happening around the time the UK heatwaves started. I know the heat can affect the adhesive, but is it possible the sensors themselves can go awry because of the high temperatures and terrible humidity? I am inside a lot and tried to stay in well ventilated rooms and avoid the sun anyways (not an outdoors person), but I wouldn't be surprised if the sensors can only withstand up to a certain temperature.
 
I wonder if dehydration affects the sensor. The sensors are used and licensed all over the world so I’d expect them to be able to cope with higher temperatures. You could be right, perhaps it’s a quality issue with certain batches? Perhaps some of us develop scar tissue around the sensor filament that produces errors as the scar tissue develops? I wish sensor manufacturers would share their statistics with us, they must know why the sensors are failing?
 

you may find the below interesting


link to above: https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html
36 degrees F is 2.22 degrees C 82 degrees F is 27.78 degrees C


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The Reader’s built-in meter is not for use on people who are dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock, or for individuals in hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
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grantg said:
you may find the below interesting



link to above: https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html
36 degrees F is 2.22 degrees C 82 degrees F is 27.78 degrees C


edit same page:
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The operating temperature range is 10c to 45c. If temperature is outside this range E1 Error code or Reading Unavailable should come up. I guess that storage temperature could be critical when a new sensor is stored for a long time. Probably best not to leave one in the glovebox of a car for too long. I did that with a pack of Dextro tablets once and almost broke my Teeth. They’d gone rock hard.
 
I have had some failures but on further enquiry, it is usually a software failure, not a sensor fault.

Try closing and logging on and. if that fails, delete the app and reload. That works for me. You will loose you data, so best to download that before deleting the app. If you are linked to a healthcare provider via Libre Link, their data is not lost.
 
I have been using Freestyle Libre 2 for years and have just changed to Freestyle Libre 2 plus and I used to have major problems with them sticking but started using sensor cover stickers from Amazon which are also great if you go swimming alot it was mostly due to products I was using on my skin! I was also worried with the hot sun and using sunscreen because a couple came off both on the same day! I contacted Abbott and they sent 2 new ones out but when I was wearing a bikini I just put the sensor low on my stomach where I didn't put sunscreen and found it stayed out n had the added bonus of no white patch where under the sensor doesn't get the sun but you obviously you have to be aware that if your sensor isn't in a direct line of sight to your phone or reader you'll just have to scan it directly more regularly, hope this helps
 
grantg said:
you may find the below interesting



link to above: https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/safety-information.html
36 degrees F is 2.22 degrees C 82 degrees F is 27.78 degrees C
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27 degrees? Oof. Yeah. This is concerning. Where I live in the UK, we’ve been having temperatures go above this range occasionally in the late afternoon. I keep my sensors stored inside their boxes until I need to use them, which are kept inside a shoulder bag inside the wardrobe in my bedroom alongside some of my other diabetic supplies (barring insulin and test strips).

I thought they might have been fine in there because they were out of the way of the sunlight and whatnot, but now I’m wondering if it’s wise to keep them in there while the temperature is bad. Especially if this could be the reason why my last four sensors have been acting up. My bedroom does get pretty warm even with all the windows and the door open. Though, I’d rather not move them because that bag is an emergency bag I keep all my supplies together in just in case I need to leave my home at night for any reason (like if there was a fire, for example).
 
I replied earlier n wrote sensor stickers but they are called sensor cover stickers that go around the edge of the libre to help keep them stuck on
 
Well I have had a few 'sensor error' notices. I make sure I have a spare sensor to ensure I can fit a replacement. I always call abbot support line and they have on all occasions sent me a replacement sensor. They also send a return postage pack so that they can learn from the sensor errors I guess.
So they are not faultless but the support is great. With the occasional breakdown they are still life changing for me.
The failure rate is no where near yours however so I think you should talk with support to work out why.
 
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