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Freestyle Libre - bleeding THROUGH new sensor

My last two libre2 sensors have been up the wall. After first few days I was getting the automatic readings but also able to scan for a reading when I wanted. After a few days I was not able to get any scanned readings at all. This morning the sensor ended. I put new sensor on and tried to scan the new sensor but it wouldn’t scan so I was unable to start the new sensor. Contacted Abbott and they have sent replacement sensor. But I’m thinking it’s not going to work because I believe the problem is with the App. I don’t feel I can trust the Libre any more. I also have my Tresiba Insulin pen connected to the Libre but not been able to scan the pen for about 10 days. I don’t think putting on a new sensor is going to make any difference. It’s the App that needs to be fixed. I’ve lost confidence in the app. So I’m back to finger prick tests which I absolutely hate. So I won’t be doing that very often. Feeling really down about it. X
 
becca59 said:
Often have a minor bleeder but a couple of weeks ago had a gusher. Horrendous! Luckily all worked and were bang on accurate. Only tend to be about 0.4-1 out.
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Yes. Me too. I couldn’t believe how much it bled and the massive bruise that appeared after is still there a month later. But it didn’t seem to interfere with the readings. Now I’m just having trouble with the sensor I put on yesterday. App not reading the sensor so unable to start it up. I don’t have another one at the moment so back to finger pricking again until the replacement arrives from Abbott. I hate the finger pricking.
 
edgeofdarkness said:
Yes it has happened to me twice and I had time change the sensor as it would not work wrote to Abbotts in London but no reply by them.
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I rang Abbott and they’ve put new sensor in the post as the app wouldn’t respond to the sensor I put on yesterday so it wouldn’t start up. I’ve kept trying but no joy so far. Might be a dud sensor but I’m worried it’s the app. Last two sensors have been playing up. Not responding to the app so I’ve only had the auto readings. Now getting zero readings. Back to finger pricking which I hate.
 
I have only had one "bleeder" so far, quite recently.
Never read above 2.2 and ceased working after a few hours.
Replaced by Abbott.
 
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