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Libre and glucose meter

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AshrafUM920

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Hi all,

I have checked my libre and I'm at 5.9
I have checked on glucose monitor and I'm at 13.8.

I know the weather is hot and the heat can effect the test strips and meters but what can I do? My libre is usually only 1 point of from the glucose meter

If anyone has had this problem please let me know.
 
Sometimes the libre can just be horribly wrong, one wrong reading I tend to ignore, but if its out by a long way for multiple readings then you'll need to contact Abbott who will replace it for you, you may also want to retest using the test strips in case its the wrong one - especially if you feel high.
 
Abbott advised me to do the finger prick test 10 minutes before scanning the Libra to allow for the time lag.

I was impressed with their service, a few questions & a replacement arrived less than 24hrs later.

They ask for 3 readings so just keep an eye on it & call them on Monday, I don’t think they have a weekend number but I may be wrong.
 
Looks like this libre sensor has been giving me false readings im upset but Monday i will call them and let them know
 

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UsmanMo96 said:
Looks like this libre sensor has been giving me false readings im upset but Monday i will call them and let them know
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Sometimes they can just fail just like any other tech, as said they will want readings from both the libre and your blood test meter for comparative purposes to show it was incorrect, also if you do take it off before you talk to them, do keep hold of it as they will want it back.
 

I have 2 days left on the libre. I will keep it on and then see what they say, i honestly thought i had good control, im very upset because i just ate a few sweets to get it back up but my metre will probably go up even higher
 
UsmanMo96 said:
I have 2 days left on the libre. I will keep it on and then see what they say, i honestly thought i had good control, im very upset because i just ate a few sweets to get it back up but my metre will probably go up even higher
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It can be very very inaccurate when it shows less than 5 - even when it is working fine - if it shows less than 5 you should always confirm with a blood test - and they do state that
 
Rokaab said:
It can be very very inaccurate when it shows less than 5 - even when it is working fine - if it shows less than 5 you should always confirm with a blood test - and they do state that
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I still do finger pricks but, its easier when out to just scan but my meter when it said 13.8 i was very shocked because i went to gym too but i only checked it 1 hour after. Also i had eggs in the morning
 
I have a dodgy Libre sensor just now - my finger prick reading was 12 after my breakfast, Libre said 16 and the Bubble said 20!?! I guess you can get the odd one with wild readings although I usually find they stabilise after two days
 
JMoli said:
I have a dodgy Libre sensor just now - my finger prick reading was 12 after my breakfast, Libre said 16 and the Bubble said 20!?! I guess you can get the odd one with wild readings although I usually find they stabilise after two days
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this is my new sensor, so far it’s showing signs of accuracy shall wait and see how well it is and the accuracy but I’m happy with my new sensor.
 

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