Libre readings

lisacp

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi everyone,
Can you help. I have just been prescribed the Libre and all had been going well.
Last night I used my phone to scan and it said I was 3.5
I removed my insulin pump to try to raise my sugars.(I am trying to diet so thought I would use a different method to raise my levels.)
I scanned 30 minutes later and it read LO!
I then scanned with the freestyle libre handset and that said LO!
I then tested with my insight finger prick reader and it said I was 6!
Not knowing which to believe I ate some crisps
This morning I have tested using all three gadgets and they are all saying the same thing.
Can anyone tell me why they would be so different and which should I trust?
Thank you
 
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Great advice from @Knikki.
The one thing I would add is to check any readings lower than 4 or higher than 9 as the Libre seems to be more accurate within the “normal range”.
Whilst I have taught myself to trust Libre for insulin dosing, I only do so when I am in range.
 
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