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Rokaab
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Presuming you have waited for its hour warmup and its still giving you those errors you can ring up Abbott in the morning for a replacement sensor and they will send one out for you - I'd keep it on til you talk to them though and they may want you to return the faulty sensor to them
Lethel
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I have had so many issues with libre 2 & libre 3. Had to get exchanged multiple times. I will say their customer service is excellent but I'm switching to dexacom 6 in hopes of an improved & reliable experience. I hope it works for you.
LJClements
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LJClements
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My advice would be try another manufacturer the Libra 2 was initially very good, but recently it has been best part of useless. The sensor error your getting in one of at least 3 common issues. Typically sensor reading failed try again, alarm function failing to operate on May of the sensor issued, sensor coming unstuck well before 14 day period. I have emailed customer services on two occasions auto response to acknowledge receipt but no contact from them. Personally I think the NHS need to take these issues up because I just order replacement sensors through my GP.
LJClements
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My advice is to contact Abbott and tell them you are experiencing a problem.
You can do this either by phoning the 0800 number or by completing an online form. Both are available on their website.
Do not just email them - this is clearly not the way to contact their support team.
I rarely have any issues with Libre but when I do, they always replace them.
It is all well and good suggesting to try another vendor of CGM but Libre is the only one that does a free trial.
Like @LJClements I am very lucky to get my Libre on prescription. The instructions were clear - if any failed, I was to inform Abbott and get replacements. There is no reason why NHS (or anyone self funding) should pay for faulty goods. Thankfully, as I mentioned earlier, these are rare.
You can do this either by phoning the 0800 number or by completing an online form. Both are available on their website.
Do not just email them - this is clearly not the way to contact their support team.
I rarely have any issues with Libre but when I do, they always replace them.
It is all well and good suggesting to try another vendor of CGM but Libre is the only one that does a free trial.
Like @LJClements I am very lucky to get my Libre on prescription. The instructions were clear - if any failed, I was to inform Abbott and get replacements. There is no reason why NHS (or anyone self funding) should pay for faulty goods. Thankfully, as I mentioned earlier, these are rare.
ExChocoholic
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I have just starred Libre 2, it is a bit and miss but great when it works. I think mine is a bit too difficult to reach. Maybe get next one put in more convenient spot. You should have been given 2 for automatic replacement.
Speak to them and they will probably send you another one and get you to return the one that is not working properly so they can check it
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Not when applying for the free trial as the OP did.
becca59
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More bashing on the head of Libre. So sorry it doesn’t work for some. However for people like me who have no issues, think it’s a great piece of kit and is critical to my Type 1 daily care I get so fed up with the negative comments.
