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Freestyle libre 2

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SJW63

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Hi
I was recently given a freestyle libre 2. The first one fell off after less than 48 hours when I was away on holiday so there was a break before I could get a new prescription. Recently applied the new one which also fell off less than 48 hours after application.

I'm not aware of having knocked either of them, and the timescale has made me think. I can be allergic to the adhesive in plasters, and I'm wondering if the adhesive relevant. I didn't notice with the 1st one, but the 2nd one I could definitely feel soreness . Has anyone else had issues like this?

Thanks
Sue
 
I have never had problems with sensors falling off. I have used Libre 2, then Libre 2 plus and more recently Dexcom ONE +. However I have seen people speak of using Skin Tac wipes, to prepare the skin prior to applying a sensor. It apparently protects the skin and improves adhesion. You might also consider an overpatch for more protection.
 
Like @Rachox I've never had a sensor fall off. In fact I have some difficulty taking them off after the 14 days. Maybe applying an alcohol wipe and letting it dry before applying one may help.
 
When applying, press firmly and hold for 15sec to allow the adhesive time to bond. Also hold hand up to head so the skin on the application site is stretched. Do not use any oil or oily product on application site, wash with Simple soap only, never moisturiser.
 
Hi I’ve not had a sensor fall off I usually wash the area where sensor is going on my arm and then buy these clear patches that go over sensor to protect it from being knocked off, they are waterproof and cost £[emoji6] for [emoji6][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]] patches.
 
The only time I've lost a Libre 2 sensor was when I was in a hottub. Previous visits were without issue but this one time I could feel iton my arm then saw it floating across the hottub. Now I wear a short length of elasticated bandage over my sensor and that is the only time I cover it, other than with regular clothing.
When applying a new sensor I was the area with soap and rinse it off and let it dry then wipe with an alcohol wipe and allow that to evaporate before applying a new snesor.
 
I have this problem unless I cover the sensor, even micropore tape helps (but it looks messy). However, I find the best and neatest solution is to use transparent wound film (such as Opsite, although there are cheaper non-branded versions), cut into a square.

This is a 1m long roll so it lasts for months:

 
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