Freestyle Libre reaction to sensor

[darrenh04]

Hi,

I started to use the Libre self funded when it was first launched. After a few weeks I had a reaction to the glue on the sensor. This would be nearly 7 Years ago.

I would like to give this another go as it really helped me understand by blood sugar levels and they are a bit up and down at present.

Does anyone have any recent experience of a reaction or know if the glue may have been reformulated?

Thanks

 

[Minion#2]

I don't know anything about the glue being reformulated but my son has just started using them. He's allergic to the sticky stuff on plasters and he hasn't had any reaction at all.

 

[JohnEGreen]

I believe the adhesive on the later Libre sensors was changed in order to reduce the reactions to it but I also believe that some still have a bad reaction but am not totally certain.

 

[Goonergal]

I’m allergic to all manner of things and have major issues with sticking plasters etc but never had an issue with the glue on the sensors - apart from the fact it doesn’t stick that firmly to me and the sensors keep falling off (they're always replaced for free).

 

[Antje77]

know if the glue may have been reformulated?

Yes, the glue has been reformulated multiple times in the past 7 years.

No guarantee, but I seem to encounter way less posts on skin reactions in various Facebook groups, worth a try!

 

[darrenh04]

Thanks for the feedback. That is good to hear. I was a bit hesitant to try again but I think I'll give it a go. I have a meeting with my specialist soon so will ask to get one.

There was no doubt about how great the libre was at helping get go control so will be great if I can get back to using one.