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Freestyle Libre - Does anyone put it anywhere other than their arm?
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<blockquote data-quote="Emaelena" data-source="post: 2571892" data-attributes="member: 565897"><p>I know you asked this a while ago and it’s no longer in the summer, but in the chance you see this, I definitely recommend patterned or coverful adhesive patches! It makes it look more like some kind of sensor and actually helps keep the sensor in place for the full 14 days.</p><p></p><p>Even if you put it somewhere else, your reading results can vary and become inaccurate <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> I tried it once but it caused ME a lot of problems and my doctor explained the difference between placing it behind my arm versus anywhere else. It’s definitely inconvinient to have everyone think it’s a nicotine patch but it’s intended placement is unfortunately where it’s most visible. But it’s different for everyone, so if patches don’t seem like your style, maybe others’ suggestions can help.</p><p></p><p>P.S.</p><p>I like Dexcom so much better. Much easier to use and it CAN be applied in other places. Con: it’s a bit bulkier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Emaelena, post: 2571892, member: 565897"] I know you asked this a while ago and it’s no longer in the summer, but in the chance you see this, I definitely recommend patterned or coverful adhesive patches! It makes it look more like some kind of sensor and actually helps keep the sensor in place for the full 14 days. Even if you put it somewhere else, your reading results can vary and become inaccurate :( I tried it once but it caused ME a lot of problems and my doctor explained the difference between placing it behind my arm versus anywhere else. It’s definitely inconvinient to have everyone think it’s a nicotine patch but it’s intended placement is unfortunately where it’s most visible. But it’s different for everyone, so if patches don’t seem like your style, maybe others’ suggestions can help. P.S. I like Dexcom so much better. Much easier to use and it CAN be applied in other places. Con: it’s a bit bulkier. [/QUOTE]
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