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Type 1 Freestyle Libre 3 .

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ambe7

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Hello, I am considering buying a Freestyle Libre kit to use with my smart phone. Do I just need to buy the pack of sensors?
 
That is my understanding based on what I have read. I use a Libre 2 and I did buy the receiver but it will work with my Smartphone, I just didn't want to go that route.
 
ambe7 said:
Hello, I am considering buying a Freestyle Libre kit to use with my smart phone. Do I just need to buy the pack of sensors?
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Hi if you are type 1 or LADA you can get libre 2 sensors from your doctor ,( at nearly £58 a sensor that works for two weeks) it's better to get it from your consultant. Ask your diabetic consultant / nurse for the libre 2 sensors.
Good luck.
 
Gary Scott said:
Hi if you are type 1 or LADA you can get libre 2 sensors from your doctor ,( at nearly £58 a sensor that works for two weeks) it's better to get it from your consultant. Ask your diabetic consultant / nurse for the libre 2 sensors.
Good luck.
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My understanding is one with diabetes should be paying £58 per sensor.Having diabetes means they are VAT exempt and are £48.29 direct from Abbott.
That said, I agree if your diabetes is treated with insulin, you should get them on prescription.
 
ambe7 said:
Hello, I am considering buying a Freestyle Libre kit to use with my smart phone. Do I just need to buy the pack of sensors?
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You might want to check that the app is compatible with your smartphone first....
 
@ambe7 your thread is entitled Libre 3 .
To my understanding, this version is not available to purchase in the UK.
 
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