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Freestyle Libra Question

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fiona35

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Type of diabetes
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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
 
fiona35 said:
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
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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.
 
fiona35 said:
Thank you both, I know what my bonus will be going towards then
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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.)
 
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!
 
Just had an email saying the Libre 2 is now available for order!
 
LittleGreyCat said:
Just had an email saying the Libre 2 is now available for order!
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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...
 
Jaylee said:
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...
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https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libre/
Tells you about it.
I have an account so I order from there.
 
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