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Freestyle Libre 2

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mark king said:
From one 70+ geek to another.
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Thanks... Interesting but not very informative. They seem to have had a lot of problems opening the case, was rather worried for the Dutch boy's fingers. We found a slight indent that helped us. Would like to find an iOS app to communicate on a basic level with NFC. Seen some references to a few in messages above. Still looking at how applicator wraps needle sheath around filament. Just interested in learning more about something that has become part of our life
 
Hello @Robert459 one of those 2 vids shows a close up of the needle where it shows the grove in which the filament sits for insertion. Then when the needle pulls back it leaves the filament planted because it is attached to the sensor which is stuck to your skin.
Well that's my belief and understanding.
 
Thanks Mark, I have disassembled the applicator and have the needle. Almost impossible to reassemble with the spring in place. Looking forward to next sensor (11 days) so that I can examine it assembled but before applying it the arm. Want to see if sheath/needle is visible next to or beneath filament. It must be a very precise alignment to surround filament unless it is made already in place. I thought when I looked it, that only the filament was visible but perhaps the needle is already in place and the main mechanism pushes the sensor forward and the spring retracts the needle. We will see
 
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@Robert459 I look forward to your analysis - interesting stuff. 🙄
 
The difficult bit I find is opening the box.
The most painful part is getting the damn thing off; just as bad a removing a sticking plaster!
I estimate that, over many years, I have done about 40,000 injections, this may be why I am not bothered now by needles of any reasonable size.
 
I've cracked opening the box - however getting the 2 bits of the applicator unscrewed is usually beyond my strength. This is not currently a problem because I have a husband on immediate hand. If we get to a stage when he isn't - then I have a problem. Like everything else - I'll only worry about crossing that bridge when I come to it!
 
Well new jars, it's usually enough to turn em upside down and smack smartly on eg the work surface - anything solid and 100% level - to break the vacuum. Had to do that yesterday with jar of Tescos Butter Chicken sauce. The lid of a Libre isn't flat though - and is it even a vacuum seal?

I know nowt about 'jar opening tools', Bruce. I mean even lids of jars of jam don't get stuck unless you bung the lid back onto a jar which has jam round the 'thread' and that's banned in this house - exactly the same as when sauce bottles had screw lids we cleaned the threads before re-capping them, exactly like both our mothers taught us to, once we were old enough to get a smack round the ear if we didn't!

Even husband says they are very stiff sometimes. Why are they? If someone could explain why they are so stiff, then one could presumably discover how to master the art of opening them!
 
Hy @trophywench try this. Get a couple of wide-ish rubber bands that are a snug fit on the sensor applicator and twist away. I find I can get a better grip on one compared to the other.
This works for other things that are resisting opening too.
Best 😛
 
mark king said:
Hy @trophywench try this. Get a couple of wide-ish rubber bands that are a snug fit on the sensor applicator and twist away. I find I can get a better grip on one compared to the other.
This works for other things that are resisting opening too.
Best 😛
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Or just don a pair of Marigolds and they will twist apart with almost no effort. Same with a jam jar lid.
 
rebrascora said:
Or just don a pair of Marigolds and they will twist apart with almost no effort. Same with a jam jar lid.
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ROFL - I've never bought a pair of rubber gloves - I don't 'do' anything that requires them to be worn.

You used to get good substantial elastic bands around bundles of post delivered to businesses - and presumably can still purchase them at Office Stationers. Wonder where you could go to find one of those?

I do have a personal stash of things like foldback clips, plastic wallets etc left over from working in offices with lots of paperwork and from Pete being 'in the print' - but not elastic bands !
 
Poundland sell stationery, including such things as string and elastic bands @trophywench
 
helli said:
I think they sell Marigolds too.
Although, disappointingly, I have noticed some things in Poundland now cost £2 😱
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I got a top in Poundland made from fabric which was recycled plastics, that I absolutely love... and it was all of £5!

Personally I think it is worth investing in a pair of Marigolds just for the simplicity of taking jar lids off and they are available in all supermarkets. They come in handy for other jobs too even if you have a dishwasher, like cleaning the bathroom.
 
We have a "thingie" which opens all different sizes of jars and bottles (looks a bit like this) but it's usually easier just to ask hubby to do it!
 
Pattidevans said:
We have a "thingie" which opens all different sizes of jars and bottles (looks a bit like this) but it's usually easier just to ask hubby to do it!
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I have something similar which is well worth it for opening all sorts, not just twisty things but also ringpulls as mine has a little thing on the end for those too, also opens beer type bottles etc.
 
Since to visit any such shops involves asking OH to take me - it's absolutely easier to just hand it him and ask him to open it. Just makes me wonder WHY they deliberately make them so stiff, is all ! All the cannulas reservoirs etc we use for pumps are contained in sealed sterile containers - but the way the sensor is sealed is c.99% more difficult to open than anything Roche makes for pumps. Seal it, tight enough that it can't come unsealed by accident. Fine. But not when you deliberately wish to unseal the ruddy thing!
 
I use a pair of Marigolds to undo the sensor kit. Easy. Instant grip, unless you do it wet after the washing up 😉
 
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