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freestyle libre app problems?

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@Neil D have you tried using an alternative app to scan your Libre?
I have used Glimp and now use xDrip. They are unofficial apps but I prefer them as they allow use to calibrate the sensor. It is all very well saying that the sensors are factory calibrated but I don't seem to be the same as the "standard factory man" so using the official app is very inaccurate.
The downside is that these unofficial apps do not integrate with the systems that my diabetes team uses. They are ok with this as they do not need regular updates - they trust me to use the data appropriately.
 
Yes, I lost 3 months of data on my mobile. Still having the same issues and nobody can explain why the reader and app give significantly different values (reading within 10 seconds of each other).

As far as I can see, this is a software problem, it was not an issue before the recent major update. I've also noticed new sensors have a 'settling in' period of 36 to 48 hours. During this time readings vary much more than the final 12 days of the sensor.
 
Neil D said:
I've also noticed new sensors have a 'settling in' period of 36 to 48 hours. During this time readings vary much more than the final 12 days of the sensor.
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This is common. I have always applied my sensor at least 24 hours before starting it. Otherwise, I feel I have wasted two days.
 
Neil D said:
Yes, I lost 3 months of data on my mobile. Still having the same issues and nobody can explain why the reader and app give significantly different values (reading within 10 seconds of each other).

As far as I can see, this is a software problem, it was not an issue before the recent major update. I've also noticed new sensors have a 'settling in' period of 36 to 48 hours. During this time readings vary much more than the final 12 days of the sensor.
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If you are on Facebook, there‘s a pretty well-run group for UK Freestyle Libre users which may be able to help?
 
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