Cgm purchase and use on mobile phone

[Newbie777]

Hello,

If I purchase the Freestyle Libre sensor only and use a later mobile phone (apple or android) which has nfc, will it work? Anyhing to watch out for?

Is there any other costs other than to purchase the sensor every fortnight? Is there a discount applicable for bulk purchase?

I am type 2 and non-insulin dependant and this may not sound right for me, but am planning ahead and don't want to use BG test strips if I am exercising/out and about/eating or at work etc.

Thanks

 

[Kaylz]

It depends on the phone, if you search through google you should be able to find a list of compatible phones

The Libre system is a FlashGM not a CGM

No the only cost is the sensor and no there is not a discount for bulk purchases, you are only allowed to order 7 at a time anyway from them directly

They don't always "work" for a person and it doesn't eliminate the need for finger pricks, especially during exercise as BG can change quickly during that and the sensor lags 15 minutes behind blood and also sometimes doesn't give readings if your glucose level is changing rapidly xx

 

[Lucyr]

There’s a list of phone requirements on their site you can check, no discount for bulk sensor purchases that I’ve found, searched recently hoping for some kind of subscribe and save option but seemed it’s just pay for a sensor each time. They did have a one sensor free trial option recently.

 

[Lucyr]

Here’s the free trial

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[helli]

The requirement for your phone is NFC.
Not all new phones include this feature: none of the Motorola phones do.

If you chose to go ahead with Libre, do some research regarding the limitations (they are frequently mentioned). Otherwise you will be disappointed and add to the plethora of comments about inaccuracy.

 

[Newbie777]

Here’s the free trial

Sign up

sample.freestyle.abbott

It depends on the phone, if you search through google you should be able to find a list of compatible phones

The Libre system is a FlashGM not a CGM

No the only cost is the sensor and no there is not a discount for bulk purchases, you are only allowed to order 7 at a time anyway from them directly

They don't always "work" for a person and it doesn't eliminate the need for finger pricks, especially during exercise as BG can change quickly during that and the sensor lags 15 minutes behind blood and also sometimes doesn't give readings if your glucose level is changing rapidly xx

Thanks @Kaylz,

I am thinking more for approx and outside, can still use finger prick at home.

Cheers

 

[Newbie777]

The requirement for your phone is NFC.
Not all new phones include this feature: none of the Motorola phones do.

If you chose to go ahead with Libre, do some research regarding the limitations (they are frequently mentioned). Otherwise you will be disappointed and add to the plethora of comments about inaccuracy.

Hello @helli,

I work in IT so phone wise am good

Yes I will do thanks

 

[grovesy]

There is box to have the VAT reclaimed in the order process from Abbott. It comes off the price you pay.

 

[Newbie777]

There is box to have the VAT reclaimed in the order process from Abbott. It comes off the price you pay.

Hello @grovesy,

Just done it thanks.

Cant wait for the BG app on either apple watch or samsung watch to appear, maybe later this year.

 

[Paulbreen]

Hello,

If I purchase the Freestyle Libre sensor only and use a later mobile phone (apple or android) which has nfc, will it work? Anyhing to watch out for?

Is there any other costs other than to purchase the sensor every fortnight? Is there a discount applicable for bulk purchase?

I am type 2 and non-insulin dependant and this may not sound right for me, but am planning ahead and don't want to use BG test strips if I am exercising/out and about/eating or at work etc.

Thanks

Something else that might interest you is another libre device, libre sense biosensors, they are designed for athletes in training might be useful for what you want without the full blown diabetes sensor

 

[Newbie777]

Something else that might interest you is another libre device, libre sense biosensors, they are designed for athletes in training might be useful for what you want without the full blown diabetes sensor

Hello @Paulbreen, thanks

I am hardly an athlete, but will check it out

 

[helli]

Hello @helli,

I work in IT so phone wise am good

Yes I will do thanks

If you work in IT, you may be interested in pimping your sensor to use Bluetooth and forward to a smart watch.
The Libre 2 can be patched without the need for an add on like a Miaomiao

 

[Paulbreen]

If you work in IT, you may be interested in pimping your sensor to use Bluetooth and forward to a smart watch.
The Libre 2 can be patched without the need for an add on like a Miaomiao

Apple Watch 5 needs no pimping, libre 2 alarms work fist fine on mine without even trying to connect the app to the watch

 

[Newbie777]

If you work in IT, you may be interested in pimping your sensor to use Bluetooth and forward to a smart watch.
The Libre 2 can be patched without the need for an add on like a Miaomiao

Thanks, I may work in IT but did not say I was any good, lol

 

[Newbie777]

Apple Watch 5 needs no pimping, libre 2 alarms work fist fine on mine without even trying to connect the app to the watch

Cheers, thanks for that, have one those on my wrist, but dont really like apple stuff, I want to use Android as prefer that side, i only use apple for ecg, fall detection etc.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hope you get on well with it @Newbie777 🙂

Let us know how it goes!

 

[Newbie777]

Hope you get on well with it @Newbie777 🙂

Let us know how it goes!

Thanks @everydayupsanddowns,

Have ordered the free trial.