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<blockquote data-quote="SnackoJ" data-source="post: 1437042" data-attributes="member: 374155"><p>Hi. A couple of things to add here. I have had my Libre for just 2 weeks now. You have 15mins to input data into the reader post a scan. After this point you can't add in data such as insulin injected, carbs, exercise etc. The meter is set to 1mmol increments, if you inject .5 then your Diabetes Nurse needs to access your reader to change this. Abbott cannot do this. Finally, if ordering replacement sensors, only order 6 (if one person in the house is using). You can order 10 at a time, but you will receive sensors which may have a "use by date" which will run out before you use the sensor. I have just sent 3 back as they will be out of life before I can use them. Abbott, pick up the bill here. </p><p></p><p>Finally, for me having this system has been brilliant. I'm in training to Hike 26 miles (for Macmillan) The Peak District Bike Hike. Constant pricking during a training walk is both difficult, inconvenient and the information is limited. The ability to forward predict BG levels for the next 15mins means my food intake has reduced, my levels are stable. This is just my personal experience and I fully accept that Libre is not for everyone and is expensive. For now it serves my needs very well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SnackoJ, post: 1437042, member: 374155"] Hi. A couple of things to add here. I have had my Libre for just 2 weeks now. You have 15mins to input data into the reader post a scan. After this point you can't add in data such as insulin injected, carbs, exercise etc. The meter is set to 1mmol increments, if you inject .5 then your Diabetes Nurse needs to access your reader to change this. Abbott cannot do this. Finally, if ordering replacement sensors, only order 6 (if one person in the house is using). You can order 10 at a time, but you will receive sensors which may have a "use by date" which will run out before you use the sensor. I have just sent 3 back as they will be out of life before I can use them. Abbott, pick up the bill here. Finally, for me having this system has been brilliant. I'm in training to Hike 26 miles (for Macmillan) The Peak District Bike Hike. Constant pricking during a training walk is both difficult, inconvenient and the information is limited. The ability to forward predict BG levels for the next 15mins means my food intake has reduced, my levels are stable. This is just my personal experience and I fully accept that Libre is not for everyone and is expensive. For now it serves my needs very well. [/QUOTE]
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