libre 2

Hi all new here, Was diagnosed type 2 last year advised to lose weight to control the diabetes. Although I tried start of the year just lost motivation, but in my mind not having any tools to guide I thought I had reduced my sugar/carb intake. To my horror my annual review this year showed I was...

Hello I've been T2 on insulin [plus increasing doses of Metformin] for >10 years. For the past 2 years I've been using Tresiba, finger pricking a couple of times a day. Mostly OK until early summer, started having more erratic numbers. I'm with a big medical practice [multi-site] where we're...

Hi everyone, hope you're all well! Just wanted to let you know that I've been a type 1 diabetic for 29 years and have recently switched to the Dexcom. I have three boxes of Libre 2 sensors that I purchased for £49 each directly from Abbott as backup for an upcoming holiday. If anyone is in need...

Hello. I have read the posts for over two years and thought it was time to say hello. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in November 2021 after three blood tests, with the last one being a fasting test. I was called by the receptionist at the surgery advising me I needed a telephone...

I have just spent 40 minutes trying to find the web page to report my sensor that failed in under 24 hours with no joy. Please could someone post the link. Thanks! :)

Hi all, I've just about gotten myself back to swimming about a year and a half after diagnosis (major BG drops initially during exercise put me off). I've been using the Libre 2 for a long time now and it works wonderfully for me most of the time however I still get rather dramatic (but...

Hi all, new user to the forum, I’ve been T1 since 1987, no major issues up until recently where I have experienced a LOT of issues Why I joined the forum is since COVID work from home I’ve had issues with BG control and a couple of other health issues (night sweats, dehydration), approached my...

Hi, I have type 2 along with NAFLD that has progressed to cirrhosis and high blood pressure. I've recently been using the FreeStyle LibreLink sensor after worsening blood results for the liver issue and diabetes - last HBA1C was around 80 so decided to monitor more closely again. What's...

Hi all!! I've been using the libre sensors for a while now and haven't had a problem! Other than the unfortunately often 'try again in 10 minutes' message when I've got the worst hypo imaginable But in the past week I've had to replace my sensor 3 times!!! With each sensor I get the message...

Has anyone heard anything about the libre 2.1 gcm being able to link up with an Apple Watch?

I had posted these in the General Messages part as bits of my everyday posts and chat but it was pointed out that they might be useful spun off into their own thread. So here's that thread. This is initially going to be cut and pasted copy from the general chat/7 days waking average thread and...

Hi all, I have to take a libre patch with me to put on when I'm away on holiday. Does anyone know if this has to go in hand luggage or hold luggage? Thanks in advance

Hi all, Recently I've noticed fairly large discrepancies between my libre 2 CGM and when I validate with a finger prick test. Yesterday I was reading 10.3 through libre but when I tested I was 7.1. Now I am 4.1 but my libre is higher at 5.4. I've never seen a difference of more than 0.5...

I received the Libre 2 sensor from NHS for the first time yesterday but I am really concerned. Firstly, I acknowledged that it is normal about the difference between Sensor Glucose (Interstitial fluid) and Blood Glucose, according to Abbot website and manual instruction. However, I didn't...

Hi There, My name is Richard and I have been a type 1 diabetic for over 36 years. I recently had my hba1c check which went really well. My Dr recommended in my review the Lifestyle Libre 2 as it could help get my levels even better. I've been using them now since early December 2022 and...

Hi, I am flying abroad soon. Does anyone know if it is okay to pack LIBREFREE SENSORS in your luggage? Or is it better to pack them in your carry-on bag? Thanks, James

T1 (LADA) since 2005, on Levemir and Novorapid, recently got Libre 2 on the NHS. I have a tendency to go low overnight (trying some changes based on info from Libre 2), and like the fact that I can get an alarm, however the alarm on my phone is waking up my husband. The alarms also come...

Hi all, I am newly diagnosed with type 1 and was very happy to have my libre 2 sensor fitted today and stop finger pricking. I set up the sensor with iPhone as readers are no longer available and I think phone would be more handy for me anyway, but the app says that alarms are unavailable and...

Hi all, I am after advice please from Libre 2 or similar users. I am due to get a Libre 2 and when reading the information on preparing your skin for the sensor it says the following - "To improve adhesion, clean the skin with soap and water and allow the skin to dry (do not blow on it). Then...