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Libre 2 and miaow miaow

Tony337

Tony337

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Hi
I am not particularly tech savvy and would like to ask is there an app that operates similar to the original libre with the miaow miaow attached.....

I would like to be able to just look at my phone without scanning to see what my levels are doing.


Thank you very much.

Tony
 
With the Libre 2 you don't need the miaomiao anymore to have your numbers show on your phone without scanning.

There are different apps you can use for this. I use DiaBox (android only I think), others prefer xDrip.
Which app did you use with the original app and miaomiao?

The apps don't look like the LibreLink app, and I still make sure to scan my sensor every 8 hours at least to keep the graphs in the original app.
 
Antje77 said:
With the Libre 2 you don't need the miaomiao anymore to have your numbers show on your phone without scanning.

There are different apps you can use for this. I use DiaBox (android only I think), others prefer xDrip.
Which app did you use with the original app and miaomiao?

The apps don't look like the LibreLink app, and I still make sure to scan my sensor every 8 hours at least to keep the graphs in the original app.
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Hi and thanks for your reply.
As stated im not great with tech but can you use xdrip app ?
How does that work?

Thanks

Tony
 
Antje77 said:
I haven't used xDrip so I can't help you with that.
@In Response , was it you using xDrip? Trying to remember who uses it so they might be able to help you get started.
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Thanks for the tag.
Yes, it was me using xDrip+ (the Android version). However, once I upgraded to Libre 2, I was delighted to be able to ditch the Miao Miao.
It is some time since I set it up (and no longer using Libre). From what I remember , the best instructions are available under the Files tab of the xDrip Facebook group. The group can also provide some support but, like this forum, it is only helpful members of the public and they can get frustrated if you have no technical knowledge or chose not to follow the instructions provided.

The way xDrip (and probably the other apps) works is by hijacking the Bluetooth message that is used for the Libre alarms. This message contains the interstitial fluid readings which are used to calculate the BG value. XDrip uses a different algorithm for the conversion which also takes into consideration finger prick calibration. For me, this made the Libre more accurate.

For some there is a downside - unless you continue to scan, LibreView is not populated. This was not a problem for me but many share this with their DSNs.
 
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Hi all

I'm also interested in this having the ability to display BG without having to scan would be very helpful in my agricultural work, often outside, wearing gloves and covered in mud.

When I look it appears I can download an app, unfortunately it involves either a bubble ( whatever that is) or pages of gobbledegook. ( I'm not very tech savvy)

Is there a link anyone can direct me towards that'll help me download the app in a simple fashion?
TIA
 
@Richard F the Bubble (does the same thing as a Miao miao) is not needed with LIbre 2.
As I explained above, for an Android phone, check out the documents on the xDrip facebook page for instructions on how to turn a Libre 2 into a CGM.
The apps are not on the Play Store as they have not been approved by Google (or Apple for the iOS versions)but the instructions include links to download them.
 
Thank you to all those who have contributed and @Richard F i feel your not tech savvy pain...

Tony
 
I really don't know what I'm doing with this, I'll have to wait until libre 3.
 
I’ve just discovered Shuggah on iOS App Store. I’ve got the original Miao Miao transmitter and libre 1 and Shuggah works brilliantly with it. In fact I think it connects directly to a libre 2 so you prob don’t need the Miao Miao
 
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