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<blockquote data-quote="Spoz" data-source="post: 2236744" data-attributes="member: 521295"><p>When the Dr applied your sensor they really should have walked you through the process and explained how to do it. I echo the ideas of looking at the picture leaflet (if you received one) looking at YouTube video etc. </p><p></p><p>As for where to put it, it needs to be on the back of the arm (can go between your arm and body or facing outward) to be covered by the NHS or they can take it back off you as this is the most accurate area. </p><p></p><p>I've been using it for half a year and it has taught me a lot about how insulin works in my body and how my glucose is overnight and I find those arrows to be extra helpful. </p><p></p><p>I generally don't pay TOO much attn to the actual numbers because there is always a delay and it's not as accurate, so I do blood test as I'm also on DAFNE.</p><p></p><p>The only thing I've not enjoyed about the libre is that I've found it a bit too easy to just scan willy nilly and become a bit less cautious with when I'm injecting. For example I can see that initially my BG has flown up because it's morning, I'm just salinity resistant then and I've eaten. Instead of waiting it out I can become worried I'm going hyper, start scanning a bit manically and end up taking insulin and going hypo later. </p><p></p><p>Overall it's a really helpful tool but remember to still be present with your diabetes and not just to act impulsively (if you're like me!) </p><p></p><p>Best of luck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spoz, post: 2236744, member: 521295"] When the Dr applied your sensor they really should have walked you through the process and explained how to do it. I echo the ideas of looking at the picture leaflet (if you received one) looking at YouTube video etc. As for where to put it, it needs to be on the back of the arm (can go between your arm and body or facing outward) to be covered by the NHS or they can take it back off you as this is the most accurate area. I've been using it for half a year and it has taught me a lot about how insulin works in my body and how my glucose is overnight and I find those arrows to be extra helpful. I generally don't pay TOO much attn to the actual numbers because there is always a delay and it's not as accurate, so I do blood test as I'm also on DAFNE. The only thing I've not enjoyed about the libre is that I've found it a bit too easy to just scan willy nilly and become a bit less cautious with when I'm injecting. For example I can see that initially my BG has flown up because it's morning, I'm just salinity resistant then and I've eaten. Instead of waiting it out I can become worried I'm going hyper, start scanning a bit manically and end up taking insulin and going hypo later. Overall it's a really helpful tool but remember to still be present with your diabetes and not just to act impulsively (if you're like me!) Best of luck :) [/QUOTE]
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