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FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

Hi one and all, getting towards the end of the Libre sensor finish date and which give reading some way off the reading I get from both my Accu-Chek expert and the test strips for the Libre with reading about ,in some cases 3 points difference ;such as the Libre giving 5.7;the Accu-Check giving 4.9 and their own test strip giving 6.7. Pity the strips are not giving a more accurate glucose level as I do not know who to beleave?
 
videoman said:
Hi one and all, getting towards the end of the Libre sensor finish date and which give reading some way off the reading I get from both my Accu-Chek expert and the test strips for the Libre with reading about ,in some cases 3 points difference ;such as the Libre giving 5.7;the Accu-Check giving 4.9 and their own test strip giving 6.7. Pity the strips are not giving a more accurate glucose level as I do not know who to beleave?
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Doesn't the Libre measure interstitial fluid rather than blood so it is different? But what do I know! :)
 
Hi ,yes you are correct it does measure interstitial fluid and we were told that there is normally a 5 minute delay/difference in readings,but you did not read about the difference when using the Libre with a test strip again
way-off. To put it all in perspective it seems that no meter gives the same reading using the same blood sample and the "quality" control only shows as a range?
 
Sounds quite unreliable. For me when I am exercising I may have a 'safe side' biscuit. However, if I don't really need it then I'll be high. Overall the objective is better balance plus the opportunity to switch to one of these exploding Samsungs to check BS on the move. :)
 
After 55 years of being a type 1 Diabetic I do not joke about products that are being supplied to keep us alive and I do not know what a "Samsung" phone has got any thing to do with constructive comments about blood glucose meters and the new Libre which I have used and prick my fingers for over 20 years and counting
 
LibreLink make an app that can be used in certain Android phones, including the new Samsung Note, to get readings from Abbott Sensors. The benefit for me is that I wouldn't need to carry or buy an Abbott Reader, so making mobile monitoring easier. The joke that obviously escaped you was that the Samsung Notes may catch fire when charging-35 have.

The joke was not about the equipment used to monitor BS's that obviously needs to be accurate.

I use an Apple Watch to monitor my pulse & a Withings sphygmomanometer linked to my iPhone to monitor my blood-pressure.

I am also interested in this
"Nemaura Medical anticipates a sugarBEAT® product launch in Europe in 2017, where it has previously obtained CE approval. In the US, Nemaura Medical has had discussions with the FDA and anticipates completing its clinical program and submitting a PMA application around mid 2017.

SugarBEAT® differs from existing CGM’s given it comprises an adhesive daily-disposable skin-patch which does not require insertion of a needle-like sensor inside the skin. SugarBEAT® also provides users with tremendous flexibility as to when and how often they choose to wear the patch. Both of these factors are expected to empower users in a way current CGM’s cannot."

The simpler & more accurate BS monitoring can be the better for me.
 
I am enjoying listening to everyone but living in northern Ireland you'll never hear about anything new and forget about Nhs
 
dex44lego9 said:
I am enjoying listening to everyone but living in northern Ireland you'll never hear about anything new and forget about Nhs
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I'm afraid almost everywhere you have to buy it. I believe it's free in Belgium! Here in France I have a carte vitale ALD that means I do not have to pay for diabetes related stuff. We have to have a secondary insurance & when I spoke to them they suggested I speak to my doctor then apply to CPAM (the body here responsible for health matters) to see if they'll pay. I do not think they will. But if you don't ask you'll never get for certain.

Maybe worth an ask? Some folks have been given a free trial...?

On Facebook there's this "Abbott Freestyle Libre users" that may be worth a look.

We retired here to France to an old place-quite a lot of work to do & different food & have had a lot of 'hypos' hence trying this. It has been very useful.

Good luck,

Roger
 
dex44lego9 said:
I am enjoying listening to everyone but living in northern Ireland you'll never hear about anything new and forget about Nhs
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What do you expect?! My post T2 diagnosis appointment at the Belfast City Hospital they are still on the low fat shovel carbs system!

Referred back to GP for care (podiatrist and eye tests) which GP has no intention of doing. Didn't get them at the hospital, not going to get them elsewhere!

Having said that, my dad was also diagnosed t2 about 2 years ago (yes, I am just the combination of both my parents illnesses!), and they have an in-house diabetic clinic (in Portaferry!) they attend once a year with a specialist nurse who arranges all the routine checks. NI diabetic care at GP level is VERY variable!

In this context Libre - not a chance :)
 
Back at 4137 mentioned the failure of My libre. Update is: eventually after two weeks of email table tennis Abbott replaced my monitor and sensor. During the questioning I was asked to give the event log codes. I was surprised to see the first codes were for 6 months before I bought the monitor? Anyway conspiracy theories aside, they replaced the whole kit and therefore I bought another two sensors. First one was great, second one failed after 3 days?
 
I stick my sensor on with Mefix tape as I have lost 2 because of sweating because of hypos. Abbott replaced the first one and offered to replace the 2nd but as it was my fault.
So far the tape has kept it secure.
 
Just purchased the freestyle libre here in the UK.

24 hours after starting, been really disappointed with the accuracy of the readings. Currently it shows my level at 4 but I know from my existing test kit I am 6.2. Overnight it showed me below 3 when I never went below 5.

Worrying if you can't rely on it. Really want it to work, but that's a huge variance.
 
AJKOK11 said:
Just purchased the freestyle libre here in the UK.

24 hours after starting, been really disappointed with the accuracy of the readings. Currently it shows my level at 4 but I know from my existing test kit I am 6.2. Overnight it showed me below 3 when I never went below 5.

Worrying if you can't rely on it. Really want it to work, but that's a huge variance.
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Give it a bit longer to settle, my current sensor took 48hrs to really sort itself out. It's now +/- about 0.5mmol/L

If it's still way out give Abbott a call as they will replace faulty sensors. It's best if you can use Abbott's meters and strips to compare them to as they can be a bit persnickety about other brands!
 
1abRat said:
Give it a bit longer to settle, my current sensor took 48hrs to really sort itself out. It's now +/- about 0.5mmol/L

If it's still way out give Abbott a call as they will replace faulty sensors. It's best if you can use Abbott's meters and strips to compare them to as they can be a bit persnickety about other brands!
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Thank you, will see where it is by the end of tomorrow. Worth trying the other sensor and comparing if different arms report differently?
 
AJKOK11 said:
Thank you, will see where it is by the end of tomorrow. Worth trying the other sensor and comparing if different arms report differently?
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It will be an expensive experiment to use both sensors at the same time. I do find that my right arm tends to read closer than my left. Maybe try with your other arm when your current sensor expires in 13 days?
 
AJKOK11 said:
Just purchased the freestyle libre here in the UK.

24 hours after starting, been really disappointed with the accuracy of the readings. Currently it shows my level at 4 but I know from my existing test kit I am 6.2. Overnight it showed me below 3 when I never went below 5.

Worrying if you can't rely on it. Really want it to work, but that's a huge variance.
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I've had 6 sensors now. With all of them (3 different batches) I've been at least 2 mol more than the sensor, and up to 4 mol. Normal reading for me is LO when I'm about 5, so useless for detecting lies (which is my main interest).

They seem very hit and miss - work for some people and not others. My Dad is the other way - he always reads about 2 mol higher than finger prick!
 
Thats a shame i am on the fence about ordering but i really want them as theybwould make it easier but if they are inaccurate thats disappointing
 
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