Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Sorry to be a pain libre help
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Bill_St" data-source="post: 1616167" data-attributes="member: 310899"><p>2 yr Libre User. Also active in a 12,000 strong Facebook Libre User Group. We have found out a few tips and tricks. Some can just pull the Libre off, some can’t without causing some redness. The secret is to soak the edges with a little baby oil. Any oil will do but baby oil is more pleasant than WD40. The adhesive can get a really good grip if application prepared correctly. A few minutes of oil eases it off.</p><p></p><p>Again, the tips for application are: Make certain that the alcohol wipe has completely dried; alcohol will stop the adhesive sticking; I use a warm hairdryer just before application to make sure it has all dried and also to warm the skin which always helps medical adhesives. Press the applicator down firmly and hold down for 10 seconds to allow the adhesive to bond. Some do have problems with it coming off early. You can search online for Libre Adhesive Guide to get a useful Abbott document.</p><p></p><p>The Libre is at its most inaccurate in the first 24 hours due to insertion trauma. So apply it 24 hrs before you need it. Just leave it unactivated for that 24 hrs and you don’t lose any of the 14 days.</p><p></p><p>It can be life changing but takes a while to fully get the benefit. So much more information than BGM and HbA1c. The spot values are the least useful; like BGM, single values have greater errors. The graphs and trends are the real advantage. And then there is AGP. ..... Welcome to the new world of diabetes control!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bill_St, post: 1616167, member: 310899"] 2 yr Libre User. Also active in a 12,000 strong Facebook Libre User Group. We have found out a few tips and tricks. Some can just pull the Libre off, some can’t without causing some redness. The secret is to soak the edges with a little baby oil. Any oil will do but baby oil is more pleasant than WD40. The adhesive can get a really good grip if application prepared correctly. A few minutes of oil eases it off. Again, the tips for application are: Make certain that the alcohol wipe has completely dried; alcohol will stop the adhesive sticking; I use a warm hairdryer just before application to make sure it has all dried and also to warm the skin which always helps medical adhesives. Press the applicator down firmly and hold down for 10 seconds to allow the adhesive to bond. Some do have problems with it coming off early. You can search online for Libre Adhesive Guide to get a useful Abbott document. The Libre is at its most inaccurate in the first 24 hours due to insertion trauma. So apply it 24 hrs before you need it. Just leave it unactivated for that 24 hrs and you don’t lose any of the 14 days. It can be life changing but takes a while to fully get the benefit. So much more information than BGM and HbA1c. The spot values are the least useful; like BGM, single values have greater errors. The graphs and trends are the real advantage. And then there is AGP. ..... Welcome to the new world of diabetes control! [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Management
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Sorry to be a pain libre help
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…