Hi everyone! I'm new around here
I've been using Freestyle Libre for the past months with varying degrees of success - I've had sensors which kept giving me 'LO' when my finger pricks reported 70 - but I think it's generally accurate in telling me where my blood glucose is going. Now I'm preparing a trip to Eastern Europe and I'd like to have a sensor on, because it will at least indicate if the glucose might be getting too low to keep on walking, I can make a test even if there's no bathroom nearby, etc.
However, I've been browsing the forum to see how safe flying with Libre is and I'm fearing that it might not be a good option (I'll be taking 3 flights throughout my journey, and they're not 14 days apart). I've called Abbott Portugal and they weren't especially helpful ("you can start a new sensor after each landing", the lady said, as if anyone could afford that) and they can't guarantee that it's accurate after landing. She also avoided responsibility for the body scans. I couldn't understand if even carrying a sensor in my purse (which will have to go through the rx machine) is safe.
What's your experience with this? Have you used Libre during your travels? Did it change after landing? Do you think it's safe to go through the body scans? Please advise!
Thanks in advance
I've been using Freestyle Libre for the past months with varying degrees of success - I've had sensors which kept giving me 'LO' when my finger pricks reported 70 - but I think it's generally accurate in telling me where my blood glucose is going. Now I'm preparing a trip to Eastern Europe and I'd like to have a sensor on, because it will at least indicate if the glucose might be getting too low to keep on walking, I can make a test even if there's no bathroom nearby, etc.
However, I've been browsing the forum to see how safe flying with Libre is and I'm fearing that it might not be a good option (I'll be taking 3 flights throughout my journey, and they're not 14 days apart). I've called Abbott Portugal and they weren't especially helpful ("you can start a new sensor after each landing", the lady said, as if anyone could afford that) and they can't guarantee that it's accurate after landing. She also avoided responsibility for the body scans. I couldn't understand if even carrying a sensor in my purse (which will have to go through the rx machine) is safe.
What's your experience with this? Have you used Libre during your travels? Did it change after landing? Do you think it's safe to go through the body scans? Please advise!
Thanks in advance