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<blockquote data-quote="In Response" data-source="post: 2481725" data-attributes="member: 527103"><p>Great news getting the Libre of prescription. As I am sure you found during the trial, it is a brilliant tool provided you understand its limitations.</p><p></p><p>I would say the tricks that I use for getting the Libre to stick are</p><p>- ensuring you place the sensor on a flat part of the arm and not on a part of the muscle that will bend</p><p>- ensuring the arm is clean and grease free. This means applying no moisturiser</p><p>- being aware of the sensor so you don't knock it. This is something I familiarised myself with over time.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, some people have naturally more oily skin and they need assistance to keep their sensors in place.</p><p>Some people use Tegaderm to keep their sensors in place but I am not a fan of using more single use items and they tend to get tatty over time.</p><p>Other people have found elasticated straps which can purchase from eBay are helpful. I used one of these for a while but have found I no longer need them.</p><p></p><p>For me, the Libre was put on my repeat prescription but, depending upon your GP surgery, this can take some time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="In Response, post: 2481725, member: 527103"] Great news getting the Libre of prescription. As I am sure you found during the trial, it is a brilliant tool provided you understand its limitations. I would say the tricks that I use for getting the Libre to stick are - ensuring you place the sensor on a flat part of the arm and not on a part of the muscle that will bend - ensuring the arm is clean and grease free. This means applying no moisturiser - being aware of the sensor so you don't knock it. This is something I familiarised myself with over time. Unfortunately, some people have naturally more oily skin and they need assistance to keep their sensors in place. Some people use Tegaderm to keep their sensors in place but I am not a fan of using more single use items and they tend to get tatty over time. Other people have found elasticated straps which can purchase from eBay are helpful. I used one of these for a while but have found I no longer need them. For me, the Libre was put on my repeat prescription but, depending upon your GP surgery, this can take some time. [/QUOTE]
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