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Freestyle Libra Question

Discussion in 'Blood Glucose Monitoring' started by fiona35, Jan 8, 2021.

  1. fiona35

    fiona35 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    This might be a daft question to ask but could you self fund a Libra for a few months just to see what your sugars are doing and any trends especially if you are having trouble controlling your sugars?

    I wasn’t sure if you could buy a couple months worth of sensors and then go back to usual finger pricking and put the Libra in a drawer until you are flush again to buy some more sensors?

    I can’t afford to buy them on a full time basis, but I’ve got a work bonus due shortly and thought I might buy the starter pack and a couple more sensors, but if it’s not going to be of any use I won’t bother.

    Many thanks
     
    #1 fiona35, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:09 PM
  2. Antje77

    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Of course you can!
    It can be very helpful!
     
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    #2 Antje77, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:11 PM
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    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Oh, and if you have a compatible phone, don't bother with the starter pack. You can simply order a couple of sensors and use your phone!
     
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    #3 Antje77, Jan 8, 2021 at 10:12 PM
  4. Jaylee

    Jaylee Type 1 · Moderator
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    Hi,

    Yes you can. With an NFC enabled phone, download the Librelink app & you're good to go.
    No need to carry a separate scanner about.
     
    #4 Jaylee, Jan 8, 2021 at 11:27 PM
  5. fiona35

    fiona35 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Thank you both, I know what my bonus will be going towards then
     
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    #5 fiona35, Jan 9, 2021 at 3:46 PM
  6. Jaylee

    Jaylee Type 1 · Moderator
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    You may find some phones need a close tap to the sensor to pick up, others more a "Jedi" wave in proximity?
    You just need to obtain a sensor. "Libre link" app is free from your app service provider.. ("Play store" or what not.. The app contains no intrusive adds.)
     
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    #6 Jaylee, Jan 9, 2021 at 3:53 PM
  7. OptimisticT1D

    OptimisticT1D Type 1 · Member

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    It’ll be a wonderful addition to your kit, trust me! It’s just a bit addictive:) going back to strips may be more difficult than you might think!
     
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    #7 OptimisticT1D, Jan 9, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    LittleGreyCat Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Just had an email saying the Libre 2 is now available for order!
     
    #8 LittleGreyCat, Jan 9, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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    Jaylee Type 1 · Moderator
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    Hi,

    I'm a T1 self funder. (Yeah I know.) visited the Abbott site a few days ago.. (UK site.) Found nothing on the L2.
    Normally purchase from Asda? Cheaper by comparison to others & can get VAT knocked off.
    Not in stock either...
     
    #9 Jaylee, Jan 9, 2021 at 7:29 PM
  10. LittleGreyCat

    LittleGreyCat Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libre/
    Tells you about it.
    I have an account so I order from there.
     
    #10 LittleGreyCat, Jan 9, 2021 at 8:15 PM
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