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Drug influence on Freestyle Libra sensor readings

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LesleyVW

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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I have been using the Freestyle Libra sensors to measure my blood sugar level for two years very successfully, but since I have had to start taking Apixaban and Bisoprolol the readings have varied widely from the finger prick method, has anyone had the same experience. Research says that Vitamin C, Aspirin and paracetamol can influence the readings, but I can't find any research on any other drugs
 
LesleyVW said:
I have been using the Freestyle Libra sensors to measure my blood sugar level for two years very successfully, but since I have had to start taking Apixaban and Bisoprolol the readings have varied widely from the finger prick method, has anyone had the same experience. Research says that Vitamin C, Aspirin and paracetamol can influence the readings, but I can't find any research on any other drugs
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Hi Lesley and welcome to the forum :)

Sorry I can't help with advice on this, I would suggest contacting the Abbott helpline and asking them direct.
 
Hi @LesleyVW - I'm not aware of those drugs having an impact, but that may be because no-one has tested them with it.

With the Libre, paracetamol doesn't have an effect. That is only with the Dexcom G4/G5 sensors and the Medtronic Enlite 2 and earlier sensors.
 
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