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Dexcom One + v Libre 2+

Lucyr said:
It’s part of life, not sure why you’re so worked up over something you could have solved in less time than writing that message
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I am not worked up - I am expressing my opinion on a bad commercial decision.
But, thank you for your concern.
 
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everydayupsanddowns said:
As an outsider and non-wearer of smart watch, it tickled me that the display components seemed to be called ’complications’, especially where they become BG Complications, which has a whole different resonance for a PWD! :D
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The term complications dates back to the earliest days of watchmaking. Every feature added to a watch - a separate seconds dial, mechanical day/date, moon phases, chronograph etc made it more difficult to make and err... more complicated. So, the term has stuck even with today's smart watches for any extras that show on the watchface.

@Lucyr - I think the important thing to remember it *you* find all of this very easy and very logical. I know lots of people though who would struggle to set up custom profiles, they do not have your methodical and logical mind.. Further, a low BG alarm is a safety critical feature and one of the main points of having a CGM. To purposefully cripple such an important feature, one that is so easy for them to implement because they already have on the more expensive sensors, is just not a good look in my view.

Yes, the faff of setting Libre up on a smart watch is not great but that is not absolute core functionality. BG alarms are and it should be the case that they sound regardless of what profile is set up on the phone and whether it is in silent mode or not.

It is great that you are happy with it all and have mastered the nuances and can remember to switch in and out of the right profile but as I say a lot of people don't have your skills in this area. Core safety functionality should not be compromised in the interests of corporate profit.

Anyway, at the risk of bringing the thread back on track - I have removed the Dexcom as it was making my arm sore where the probe was. Don't know why but for not it's gone. If for any reason when/if I get approved for one or the other on script and if the GP insists it's got to be Dexcom then I will revisit. But, overall I prefer the user experience of Libre as things stand.
 
dannybgoode said:
overall I prefer the user experience of Libre as things stand.
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Hey, welcome to the Libre club. 🙂 alarmwise on my watch it’s just a rattle which seems to kick off just prior to the sound on my phone. Giving a brief second to grab the phone & snooze it. I don’t have any other beeps & whistle alerts on my phone other than silent visuals on the corresponding messenger apps. & a phone ringer. I can’t be doing with a load of “white noise” on my devices.
 
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dannybgoode said:
The term complications dates back to the earliest days of watchmaking. Every feature added to a watch - a separate seconds dial, mechanical day/date, moon phases, chronograph etc made it more difficult to make and err... more complicated. So, the term has stuck even with today's smart watches for any extras that show on the watchface.
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Ah that’s really interesting @dannybgoode

Thanks for that little historical tid-bit 🙂
 
Just leaving a note here for anyone reading the thread trying to decide between CGMs. I got some Dexcom One+ and while I knew there was a list of supported phones, like the Libre 2, I assumed that I would be able to install the app on my phone (which isn't listed). This wasn't the case - if your phone isn't on the Dexcom supported devices list you may not be able to install the One+ app from the Google Play store. Abbott do allow installation of their app on phones that aren't on the list. I managed to get the One+ working with xDrip but it required a lot of troubleshooting to get it working. There's a function in my (Asus) phone which messes with (slows down) software that is running in the background while the screen is off, a battery saving feature. Until I disabled that feature the phone would disconnect from the sensor frequently. This feature might possibly be why my phone isn't on the supported devices list for the Dexcom app. Since disabling all power-saving features relating to bluetooth and background services xDrip has worked very well for me.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Ah that’s really interesting @dannybgoode

Thanks for that little historical tid-bit 🙂
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News to me as well. I thought it was just cogs & gears. Strangely I was given a reconditioned Victorian fob watch 40 years ago.

dannybgoode said:
Not a full member yet - fingers crossed for Weds/Thurs. GP appt on Weds about something else but going to punt for one and if not then I am with the DS consultant Thurs. If all that fails then I'll beg my case with the DSN's early Feb!!
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Best wishes they come good.
 
As a self-funder I save the £20 per month by using Dexcom One+. I've tried both, and the Libre 2 has the better and more featured phone app. The Dexcom has the watch functionality. There is really nothing in the extras on the Libre app to tempt me to pay the extra £20 per month, I can live without the bells and whistles.

As for accuracy, neither scores very well. For reliability, both about the same, about 1 in 11 have some kind of problem needing to be replaced.
 
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