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Freestyle libre - applying the sensor

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15/06/2017 at 17:14

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Hi,

I am thinking of ordering Free style libre, so I'd like to know what you think about it.

The first thing that worries me is applying the sensor - is it as easy as they say?

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22/06/2017 at 18:42

Hi 

Sensor is very easy to apply no pain. I have been using for many month but you have to check by prick  your finger as well as free style libre is  not accurate all the time.

Kinga 


Freestyle libre - applying the sensor https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/freestyle-libre-applying-the-sensor-1799 2017-06-22 18:42:24

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We stopped using it for my 11 year old son as the difference in the readings were just too different 


Freestyle libre - applying the sensor https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/freestyle-libre-applying-the-sensor-1799 2017-07-28 08:43:25
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30/07/2017 at 23:57

If you do start using the Libre, you'll get better results the day after you apply the sensor. I apply the sensor a day before activating it, as not to potentially waste a day of scanning with less reliable results.

If you find the sensor to provide a greater than 20% variance from blood glucose tests, Abbot will provide a new sensor. It would be a good idea to request a sample box of strips and control solution, as they would expect any blood glucose tests which demonstrate a faulty sensor to have been conducted on the Libre (which doubles as a blood glucose monitor, just in case you weren't aware) .


Freestyle libre - applying the sensor https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-type-1-diabetes-treatments/freestyle-libre-applying-the-sensor-1799 2017-07-30 23:57:37

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