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Libre 2/ 2+ in Portugal.

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Mark the Spark

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I am currently on holiday in Madeira ( Funchal).
To cut a very long story short I am now without a libre2+ sensor and intend to purchase one when the majority of the Pharmacies open in the Morning (Monday)
Has anyone had experience of purchasing Libre2+ or a 2 in Funchal...?
I am getting conflicting information online regarding availability?
Thanks Mark
 
Hi,

I’m currently in Croatia. (I appreciate that’s no help where you are..) :)

It’s my understanding that Abbott have “geolocked” sensors to the app in the region?
(Similar with regional licencing with DVDs & compatible players globally..)
So, if I managed to source a sensor in Croatia (where I am, for instance.) it would not be compatible with my UK app?
You may need to use a VPN & try to download the Portugal version of librelink in order for the sensor to work..?

Here is some info based on my thoughts..

www.freestyle.abbott

I’m traveling – can I get a Sensor from a different country? Will it work with my Reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app◊?

No. The FreeStyle Libre system has specific regulatory requirements that often vary by country. Thus, FreeStyle Libre readers or the FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in one market may not be compatible with FreeStyle Libre readers or FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in...
www.freestyle.abbott www.freestyle.abbott
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

I’m currently in Croatia. (I appreciate that’s no help where you are..) :)

It’s my understanding that Abbott have “geolocked” sensors to the app in the region?
(Similar with regional licencing with DVDs & compatible players globally..)
So, if I managed to source a sensor in Croatia (where I am, for instance.) it would not be compatible with my UK app?
You may need to use a VPN & try to download the Portugal version of librelink in order for the sensor to work..?

Here is some info based on my thoughts..

www.freestyle.abbott

I’m traveling – can I get a Sensor from a different country? Will it work with my Reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app◊?

No. The FreeStyle Libre system has specific regulatory requirements that often vary by country. Thus, FreeStyle Libre readers or the FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in one market may not be compatible with FreeStyle Libre readers or FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in...
www.freestyle.abbott www.freestyle.abbott
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Thanks Jaylee,
Very informative, and helpful.
Mark
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

I’m currently in Croatia. (I appreciate that’s no help where you are..) :)

It’s my understanding that Abbott have “geolocked” sensors to the app in the region?
(Similar with regional licencing with DVDs & compatible players globally..)
So, if I managed to source a sensor in Croatia (where I am, for instance.) it would not be compatible with my UK app?
You may need to use a VPN & try to download the Portugal version of librelink in order for the sensor to work..?

Here is some info based on my thoughts..

www.freestyle.abbott

I’m traveling – can I get a Sensor from a different country? Will it work with my Reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app◊?

No. The FreeStyle Libre system has specific regulatory requirements that often vary by country. Thus, FreeStyle Libre readers or the FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in one market may not be compatible with FreeStyle Libre readers or FreeStyle LibreLink app and Sensors purchased in...
www.freestyle.abbott www.freestyle.abbott
Click to expand...
@Jaylee when I visit the UK I cannot use the UK Libre sensors, so I tried downloading the UK Libra app. This was a while back, If I recall correctly it wouldn’t allow me download the app as it detected I had a Canadian iphone .
 
Melgar said:
@Jaylee when I visit the UK I cannot use the UK Libre sensors, so I tried downloading the UK Libra app. This was a while back, If I recall correctly it wouldn’t allow me download the app as it detected I had a Canadian iphone .
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I can use French sensors in the Netherlands.
 
Melgar said:
@Jaylee when I visit the UK I cannot use the UK Libre sensors, so I tried downloading the UK Libra app. This was a while back, If I recall correctly it wouldn’t allow me download the app as it detected I had a Canadian iphone .
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There might be a workaround on your iPhone the next time you visit the UK?
It seems possible to change your Apple IDs country in settings?

This video might explain.. (this person is actually changing his phone’s ID to Canada.)

 
Mark the Spark said:
Fortunately I have got my blood glucose tester with me, so back to finger pricking for a week...!
Can't believe after 48 years of being a type 1 how ' naked' I feel without the libre tagged to my arm..!
All the best and thanks again.
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I'm headbutting 50 years T1.
I thought the meter was civilised?

This is "star trek" to me.i relay the readings to my watch..
 
Jaylee said:
There might be a workaround on your iPhone the next time you visit the UK?
It seems possible to change your Apple IDs country in settings?

This video might explain.. (this person is actually changing his phone’s ID to Canada.)

Click to expand...
That’s useful @Jaylee thanks :)
 
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