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<blockquote data-quote="In Response" data-source="post: 2692057" data-attributes="member: 527103"><p>CGMs like Libre, do not read blood. They read something called interstitial fluid. Changes in BG are reflected as changes in interstial fluid about 15 minutes later.</p><p>To overcome this delay, the algorithm that Libre uses to calculate BG from the interstitial fluid readings extrapolates the current trend to “predict“ the current BG reading. When the interstitial fluid has “caught up” with the blood, Libre will correct the prediction.</p><p>Most of the time, there is no need for an update. However, if the trend changes, you will notice the value you changes. For example, if your BG was rising and then your insulin kicks in, your BG will start falling. However, Libre will take 15 minutes to work out the change in direction.</p><p></p><p>You will also see this when your BG stops falling. It is why Libre may over egg a hypo and show longer to recover.</p><p></p><p>So, to answer your question, this is normal and no need to check with a finger prick unless you think it is wrong,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="In Response, post: 2692057, member: 527103"] CGMs like Libre, do not read blood. They read something called interstitial fluid. Changes in BG are reflected as changes in interstial fluid about 15 minutes later. To overcome this delay, the algorithm that Libre uses to calculate BG from the interstitial fluid readings extrapolates the current trend to “predict“ the current BG reading. When the interstitial fluid has “caught up” with the blood, Libre will correct the prediction. Most of the time, there is no need for an update. However, if the trend changes, you will notice the value you changes. For example, if your BG was rising and then your insulin kicks in, your BG will start falling. However, Libre will take 15 minutes to work out the change in direction. You will also see this when your BG stops falling. It is why Libre may over egg a hypo and show longer to recover. So, to answer your question, this is normal and no need to check with a finger prick unless you think it is wrong, [/QUOTE]
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