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New to using Freestyle Libre 2. Any advice on passing safely through airport security would be helpful.
 
Geoff C said:
New to using Freestyle Libre 2. Any advice on passing safely through airport security would be helpful.
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I've never had a problem. If something's pinged the metal archway and I've been sent to the body scanner, it’s always survived, similarly my spare has gone through the hand luggage scanner with no problems. Airport security staff seem used to them, when I’ve pinged the body scanner, and said, Oh I expect it’s my Libre, and shown them my arm, they always go, oh yes, and wave me through.
I think officially Abbott advise you not to send them through scanners, but I'd gone through several before I read that, so…,
 
My advice is to ignore your sensor and go through as usual.
Mine have been through loads of times with no issues.
 
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Generally ‘archway’ metal detectors are fine. But you might want to ask for a pat-down rather than going through a full body scanner (device manufacturers are still generally pretty twitchy about those)

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Walk straight through, I've never had a problem.
 
Geoff C said:
New to using Freestyle Libre 2. Any advice on passing safely through airport security would be helpful.
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Just walk through, no need to say anything. Metal detector and body scan both no problem in my experience.
 
how easy is the libre to use? i've resisted changing to it as i absolutely hate mobile & smartphones, i do have one but it's six years old & probably won't work the app as i've had the same problem with my bank app that no longer works on my phone. virgin's solution? buy a new phone, that will be right! if i'm not spending a fortune on a new phone for my bank, i'm certainly not doing it just so i don't have to take my own levels a couple of times a day.
plus of course, there is a cost issue, i live in Scotland so get free prescriptions so no way would i even entertain the notion of having something permenantly attached to my arm. i drew the line after i had my nipples pierced & don't need any more body 'adornments' especially if it means turning into a gen Z zombie, attached to a phone 24/7. i still work on the old landline principal. ring me & if i don't answer call back later.
 
MMS said:
how easy is the libre to use? i've resisted changing to it as i absolutely hate mobile & smartphones, i do have one but it's six years old & probably won't work the app as i've had the same problem with my bank app that no longer works on my phone. virgin's solution? buy a new phone, that will be right! if i'm not spending a fortune on a new phone for my bank, i'm certainly not doing it just so i don't have to take my own levels a couple of times a day.
plus of course, there is a cost issue, i live in Scotland so get free prescriptions so no way would i even entertain the notion of having something permenantly attached to my arm. i drew the line after i had my nipples pierced & don't need any more body 'adornments' especially if it means turning into a gen Z zombie, attached to a phone 24/7. i still work on the old landline principal. ring me & if i don't answer call back later.
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I believe you can get a reader for the Libre so wouldn't 'need' a phone but it would have more limited function.
You should get on prescription anyway but you could apply for a free trial but then of course I think you would need a compatible phone.
I assume you manage with multiple finger pricks a day, does this allow you good management of your condition.
 
MMS said:
how easy is the libre to use? i've resisted changing to it as i absolutely hate mobile & smartphones, i do have one but it's six years old & probably won't work the app as i've had the same problem with my bank app that no longer works on my phone. virgin's solution? buy a new phone, that will be right! if i'm not spending a fortune on a new phone for my bank, i'm certainly not doing it just so i don't have to take my own levels a couple of times a day.
plus of course, there is a cost issue, i live in Scotland so get free prescriptions so no way would i even entertain the notion of having something permenantly attached to my arm. i drew the line after i had my nipples pierced & don't need any more body 'adornments' especially if it means turning into a gen Z zombie, attached to a phone 24/7. i still work on the old landline principal. ring me & if i don't answer call back later.
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Hello, you could go to the App Store look for “Librelink” then check if your phone is compatible? It will tell you if you can’t download the app. I’m not into the latest tech. Just what works for me. No gen Z 🙂 the Libre does need (from time to time) backing up with a finger prick. But it’s still futuristic compared to peeing in a test tube.
You deserve to have these on prescription. Don’t knock it till you tried it. I’m no phone fiddler myself. & likely to “ghost” you if you call. 😉
 
MMS said:
i live in Scotland so get free prescriptions so no way would i even entertain the notion of having something permenantly attached to my arm.
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In England, around 97% of people with Type 1 diabetes are now prescribed a CGM. Which suggests that almost everyone finds them useful enough to keep using. Not everyone, though, so it's possible you'd be like the 3% who choose not to. I'd strongly recommend trying before dismissing them.
 
Bruce Stephens said:
I'd strongly recommend trying before dismissing them.
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I jumped onboard to see what the fuss was all about thinking it was “hype.” Took to it like duck to water. I have no idea what the demographic not using them are. But I’m glad I moved with the times. I personally don’t even know it’s attached. 🙂
 
I'm not a lover of smartphones but they seem to be almost an essential now. I recognise and understand your reluctance and point of view although landlines are an endangered species and if BTs plan works out they will probably be gone by the end of 2025. My phone was too old to run the app and I did get a reader, in fact I have two, but I haven't used them as I decided to get a new reconditioned phone, it cost me £140 and runs the latest os. At that price I thought was worth it even though it meant abandoning a phone that did everything else I needed. I got it from the Big Phone Store and they have loads at all sorts of prices and they are very prompt. The phone does more but more importantly it does it easier and gives you information that you can't get from finger pricks.

You don't even notice the patch when it's on your arm. It's not an adornment and certainly nothing like a pierced nipple.
 
Bruce Stephens said:
I think that's true of everyone, isn't it? Certainly back when we had to scan, a common question was whether it was normal to spend the day after changing sensors scanning the wrong arm.
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Just the first day!! I am still scanning the wrong arm 3 or 4 days later!! I am not good with any sort of change! Without my arm band to remind me I would regularly scrub my sensor off in the shower even though I used to get into the shower thinking.... "I must remember which arm it is on and not scrub that one"
 
rebrascora said:
Just the first day!! I am still scanning the wrong arm 3 or 4 days later!! I am not good with any sort of change! Without my arm band to remind me I would regularly scrub my sensor off in the shower even though I used to get into the shower thinking.... "I must remember which arm it is on and not scrub that one"
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How do you remember which arm to put your band on? 😎
(No need to answer that. Just me being me!)
 
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