About to set up the Libre

[Kaylz]

but I also got pings on my phone from what’s app messages

I'm intrigued as to why this happened as unless you switched the internet/wifi on your phone on whats app messages shouldn't have come through and you don't need the internet on to scan the sensor? xx

 

[PhoebeC]

Good to hear that you now have the Libre @PhoebeC
It is so much easier to monitor levels, through layers of clothes if necessary.
Because it is easier, I find I check more often and consequently head off hypos and hypers.
The direction of travel arrow along with the value really helps.

The only hassle I find is at night when I started to use the phone app. For the Libre it was fine and great to do a swipe when I got up in the night, but I also got pings on my phone from what’s app messages. Just need to turn off the sound. As I don’t use my phone much I find the reader easier, and fits in my bra more easily during activity.

Let us know how you get on.

I’ve not had a hypo since I’ve had it on, I don’t know really if I would have but I definitely would have on our huge walk on Sunday as I wouldn’t have tested, I had a few sweets this time and my levels balanced out. Still weird hypers but now I think I can work out why, we will see

 

[SB2015]

I’ve not had a hypo since I’ve had it on, I don’t know really if I would have but I definitely would have on our huge walk on Sunday as I wouldn’t have tested, I had a few sweets this time and my levels balanced out. Still weird hypers but now I think I can work out why, we will see

It sounds like you are already seeing the benefits.
A long walk is a good excuse for a few Wurthers.

Like you I find those hypers are easier to analyse as you have the pattern of behaviour of your BG which you can match to food or activity. One bit I need to sort is after a long walk, I forget to reduce Basal insulin overnight. I then hypo big time during the night.

The Libre is such a good educator. After I had it for a while I looked at the videos that are mentioned above.
They are very informative and practical, with advice on how to fine tune things.
(Spot @everydayupsanddowns there)

Take care