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FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!
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I've come to the conclusion that the issue I have with keeping sensors stuck down is location. My latest was half hanging off and I've had to resort to tegaderm to keep it in place for the next 8 days, but I'm certain that's down to it being on a not quite flat location.
It seemed flat when I applied it but when my arm is bent it forces the inflexible sensor off the arm. Ah well, tegaderm saves the day.
It seemed flat when I applied it but when my arm is bent it forces the inflexible sensor off the arm. Ah well, tegaderm saves the day.
Thanks. I took my usual dose (8 units Lantus) at my usual time and haven't been more or less active than usual or eaten particularly differently. Strange. Actually, looking at my graphs I've been running pretty low for the last 2-3 days. Maybe I should reduce my Lantus tonight and see what happens. Annoying - just as I had my basal working perfectly it now decides to mess up!
I linked my Libre up with Diasend today. If I had a pump, the information overlay would be awesome. With both the CGM and the Pump data you'd have a great set of information to work from.
Whilst the Libre information pack is very good, the Diasend system seems to be more useful thanks to integration. Very interesting!
Whilst the Libre information pack is very good, the Diasend system seems to be more useful thanks to integration. Very interesting!
So I've ended up taking off my latest sensor 5 days early. Been causing me more stress than it's worth by telling me I'm in the 2s to 3s when finger pricks have shown me in the 5s and 6s. That kind of inaccuracy makes the whole thing pointless and there was no rhyme, reason or consistency to its reporting either. I'd like to think it wasn't because of the Compeed because until then it's probably been most accurate sensor to date, but perhaps over time the Compeed has in some way screwed it up.
On the plus side, firing through the Compeed has resulted in no irritation or rash whatsoever, in fact my skin looks the same as it did before the sensor was applied
On the plus side, firing through the Compeed has resulted in no irritation or rash whatsoever, in fact my skin looks the same as it did before the sensor was applied
Hill28
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The Libre needs a lot more blood than the Contour Next or the One Touch (fact). Also the libre has given me 1 out of 2 times failures with blood readings, and dont't like finger pricking for nothing..
Has anyone travelled with sensors in packaging in the plane? If yes, any issues with airport security if it was in hand luggage? If no, do you think I can take it hand luggage? Going on a long trip and need to take two with me but im a bit worried if hold luggage gets lost or if they wont let me to have them in cabin bag as its all packed and sealed....
robert72
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I've taken one in hand luggage with no problems. I'd prefer not to put anything essential in hold luggage, as you never know.
Thanks. Id prefer it in my hand luggage. Maybe ill put one in each bag.
Hill28
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No issues in the airplane I took from Brussels Airport last week, sensor worked fine. Also the sensor wasn't noticed by the security gate. However I didn't travel with an extra sensor, if I did I would put it in hand luggage also to avoid low temperatures affecting the sensor .
Oh i didnt think about the temperature... yeah i had no issues through security even when was searched and noone noticed them on me just not sure about packed ones if they would cause any suspicion due to packaging and obviously I would not want to open them out of packaging for inspection. Suppose i just take them and hope for the best lol
Hill28
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If you leave them in the closed packaging it should be allright. It is a CE certified medical device..
By the way I just started a sensor on my leg. Didn't hurt while inserting, I wonder if it will work. Also put a Compeed Medium plaster under it. Sitting, waiting, hoping now..
Update: sensor working very well and accurate on my leg! Although, you can see it a bit through trousers
By the way I just started a sensor on my leg. Didn't hurt while inserting, I wonder if it will work. Also put a Compeed Medium plaster under it. Sitting, waiting, hoping now..
Update: sensor working very well and accurate on my leg! Although, you can see it a bit through trousers
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ConradJ
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Doh! I've deleted my idiot statement - it pays to read through the thread!
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If you leave them in the closed packaging it should be allright. It is a CE certified medical device..
By the way I just started a sensor on my leg. Didn't hurt while inserting, I wonder if it will work. Also put a Compeed Medium plaster under it. Sitting, waiting, hoping now..
Update: sensor working very well and accurate on my leg! Although, you can see it a bit through trousers
I never had issues with sensors on a leg so far. Readings are quite accurate normallty. Looks like you got it half way down your leg i usually have mine quite high up so my trouser pocket is over it.
Hill28
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Thanks @obates I have it a bit furtger down yes. Just under the end of my pocket. But still almost grabbed it while I was searching for coins..;p
Do you use to cover the sensor? The sensor sometimes bumps in while carrying bags or other stuff. And don't know how comfortable jeans will be over it. Anyway for now its doing fine
Do you use to cover the sensor? The sensor sometimes bumps in while carrying bags or other stuff. And don't know how comfortable jeans will be over it. Anyway for now its doing fine
