Expired Libre Sensors

[Lucyr]

I’ve been using an expired libre 1 sensor today, so in case anyone cares, here’s how it’s going.

The sensor expired in Feb 2022, I was warned to take it off if I felt any discomfort and to fingerprick if the readings felt off. I’ve also done fingerpricks before driving as I’d rather not risk any issues with my licence should I crash.

Applied it after a shower last night, usual spot on the arm. Was concerned it might not be that sticky so I scrubbed well in the shower and used both alcohol swabs provided.

Started it up last night without any bedding in time other than the usual one hour. BGs a bit high but seems close enough for me so far

FP 7.9 L 7.7
FP 12.8 L 12.3
FP 12.8 L 12.2

 

[Tdm]

Seems spot on

 

[Lucyr]

Well the first few days were spot on but today it’s looking a bit dodgy. I know they’re always more out at higher levels, and not been drinking much especially for being high so maybe it’s a bit of dehydration but today:

Morning 24.5 finger vs. 18.2 libre
Evening 18.2 finger vs 11.1 libre

It’s on day 5 so going to work on having a drink and corrections and see how it does when bgs more normal

 

[Bruce Stephens]

Morning 24.5 finger vs. 18.2 libre
Evening 18.2 finger vs 11.1 libre

It’s on day 5 so going to work on having a drink and corrections and see how it does when bgs more normal

Yes, I wouldn't read anything into those figures. (Other than you were high.)

 

[Lucyr]

Yes, I wouldn't read anything into those figures. (Other than you were high.)

I’m definitely high, after dinner comparison was 20.2 finger, 13.3 libre. I’ll get drinking!

 

[Lucyr]

Maybe drinking and correcting worked, this sensors got some more convincing me to do yet though as normally they’d be a bit closer in line even when high.

Finger 6.4 libre 5.5 this morning seems a much more normal discrepancy