I've had problems with 2 new sensors since yesterday. This, the third, didn't break down for 4 hours, but all readings were at or below 3.5mmol/L. Then it read 'reading below range', marked LO, showing a further downturn. I don't know what its lowest reading is. Has anyone experienced this? I'm T2 on pills, so don't expect hypos, but otoh, I'm taking pills that were prescribed when my diabetes was uncontrolled. Now well controlled. I didn't take my medis today out of an abundance of caution. Of course, it could be the Libre acting up, but this seems very odd.
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Libre reading marked LO in huge letters
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Rokaab
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Have you actually checked what your blood sugars actually are (using a blood test meter) - they do say if it shows less than 5 you should verify it anyways, because they're not that accurate under 5
If its continually showing a lot less than it should it could well be faulty, but I know when I was still on the Libre the first 24 hours (after insertion) were always a bit suspect anyway - 3 going wrong could be from a faulty batch maybe
If its continually showing a lot less than it should it could well be faulty, but I know when I was still on the Libre the first 24 hours (after insertion) were always a bit suspect anyway - 3 going wrong could be from a faulty batch maybe
Are you also checking with a meter and test strips, @Rosie9876
Of course I would if I had a meter, but I couldn't manage to draw sufficient blood for it to work. Hence the cgm.
@Rosie9876 I'm going put a link into your other thread here https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/two-newly-applied-libre-2-plus-sensors-fail.209694/
Members when trying to help you with suggestions, may not be aware of your thread on 'Two newly applied Libre 2plus sensors fail', so you may get the same questions being asked.
Members when trying to help you with suggestions, may not be aware of your thread on 'Two newly applied Libre 2plus sensors fail', so you may get the same questions being asked.
Are you on medication that can cause hypos?
If not, I'd call it a faulty sensor, it may get better tomorrow, mine always read lower than blood on the first night.
According to your profile you're on metformin only, is this still correct? If so, you should be fine if you feel fine.
If not, I'd call it a faulty sensor, it may get better tomorrow, mine always read lower than blood on the first night.
According to your profile you're on metformin only, is this still correct? If so, you should be fine if you feel fine.
