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Libre Meter and Psoriasis

Aginoth

Aginoth

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Does anyone using a Freestyle Libre have Psoriasis?

I do and as much as I would like to move to using the Libre I am concerned that the sensor may cause an adverse site reaction due to my having psoriasis. I am 95% clear atm so finding a clear site to place the sensor won't be an issue; more concerned that the sensor or it's adhesive would cause a site specific flare.
 
That thread is quite broad so it might be worth an ask

Doug
 
Aginoth said:
Does anyone using a Freestyle Libre have Psoriasis?

I do and as much as I would like to move to using the Libre I am concerned that the sensor may cause an adverse site reaction due to my having psoriasis. I am 95% clear atm so finding a clear site to place the sensor won't be an issue; more concerned that the sensor or it's adhesive would cause a site specific flare.
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I don't use a Libre but do have psoriasis and also a stoma so use an ostomy bag which is stuck to the skin. My psoriasis did flare a little bit at first but soon got used to the adhesive and hasn't troubled me since. If it does irritate your skin you can ask for a barrier cream or wipes that protect the skin but doesn't affect the stickiness of the adhesive.
 
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