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worcesterwoman

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Hi there
I am type 2 insulin dependent and using Novorapid only due to intolerances to long acting insulins.
I use Libre 2 sensors but am due to have shoulder surgery next week. This means my right shoulder will be operated on and not able to have a sensor and my left will likely have blood pressure cuff at the same time. I am likely to be unable to use my am to move for some weeks.
Are there alternative sites that are safe and effective to use as a temporary measure?
 
Hi,

I saw this video a good while back that may give you an idea of alternative sites whilst you recover from your surgery?

Hope this helps & best wishes with your surgery procedure..

 
worcesterwoman said:
Thank you for that! That's my evening viewing sorted before Call the midwife...
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I have to admit I haven’t tried my Libre on any of these sites.
But I do use alternate inner arms to avoid the “door jam knocks” with no discrepancy from the meter issues?
I appreciate that’s not what you’re looking for in relation to your shoulder surgery challenge.

Thinking about it. If I were in a similar position? I’d be tempted to try the leg..
My logic is with limited arm movement during recovery it should be easier if the need to scan??
 
Jaylee said:
I have to admit I haven’t tried my Libre on any of these sites.
But I do use alternate inner arms to avoid the “door jam knocks” with no discrepancy from the meter issues?
I appreciate that’s not what you’re looking for in relation to your shoulder surgery challenge.

Thinking about it. If I were in a similar position? I’d be tempted to try the leg..
My logic is with limited arm movement during recovery it should be easier if the need to scan??
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Jaylee said:
I have to admit I haven’t tried my Libre on any of these sites.
But I do use alternate inner arms to avoid the “door jam knocks” with no discrepancy from the meter issues?
I appreciate that’s not what you’re looking for in relation to your shoulder surgery challenge.

Thinking about it. If I were in a similar position? I’d be tempted to try the leg..
My logic is with limited arm movement during recovery it should be easier if the need to scan??
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It will be impossibleto scan if I use my other arm, the only otion is to go elsewhere. From the video it looks lower belly or chest might work for me. I also realise that i may be removed for surgery anyway, so will be asking for extra supplies this week. I have an MRI on Sunday after routine change on Thursday, then potentially having it removed Monday for the op itself. I am not to move my am fo two weeks so it could be fun.
 
worcesterwoman said:
It will be impossibleto scan if I use my other arm, the only otion is to go elsewhere. From the video it looks lower belly or chest might work for me. I also realise that i may be removed for surgery anyway, so will be asking for extra supplies this week. I have an MRI on Sunday after routine change on Thursday, then potentially having it removed Monday for the op itself. I am not to move my am fo two weeks so it could be fun.
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Hi again,

I do know that when I went for X-rays & CT scan I didn’t need to remove the Libre. & had no ill effect on the sensor. (Long story, after a misadventure during a gig.)
But I feel you’re wise having spares.

Finding a sensor site that works for you whilst recovering. You have to make it as easy on yourself as possible. :)
 
worcesterwoman said:
It will be impossibleto scan if I use my other arm, the only otion is to go elsewhere. From the video it looks lower belly or chest might work for me. I also realise that i may be removed for surgery anyway, so will be asking for extra supplies this week. I have an MRI on Sunday after routine change on Thursday, then potentially having it removed Monday for the op itself. I am not to move my am fo two weeks so it could be fun.
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I presume Abbott will replace the sensor(s) you have to remove, the same as Dexcom did for me when I had an MRI.
 
worcesterwoman said:
Hi there
I am type 2 insulin dependent and using Novorapid only due to intolerances to long acting insulins.
I use Libre 2 sensors but am due to have shoulder surgery next week. This means my right shoulder will be operated on and not able to have a sensor and my left will likely have blood pressure cuff at the same time. I am likely to be unable to use my am to move for some weeks.
Are there alternative sites that are safe and effective to use as a temporary measure?
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I used top of chest as in the picture a couple of times in the distant past. No problem as far as I remember.
However, I've had my BP taken right with the cuff over the sensor without issue.

I've also had some issues preventing me from scanning my sensor overe the past years. I like to use the NFC function to scan, so if I have a not really functioning arm, I prefer to have my sensor on the bad arm so I can use my good hand to handle the phone.
 
I’ve used my inner triceps or as long as I can remember plus have used my belly my chest my thigh , all without any problems , I’ve probably used everywhere other than where Abbot recommend , I know that sounds a bit blasé but I do check against a finger prick just to be the skool swat hehehe
 
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