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FREESTYLE LIBRE ??????????

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I'm sure they are addictive, if you are interpreting the results (as per Alan's famous Test Review Adjust blog! LOL) - then how can it NOT be?

Matt - No - sorry old bean - I don't!

I know mine could be better - if I could be arsed to spend more time on controlling it. However - I decided long ago that I wouldn't spend more time than I do, except 'on occasion' - you know if it's going orf, cos I do always keep a weather eye on it - and I need to knuckle down a bit and do some more work for a bit - I will and I do. Just not ALL the time.

I don't have a false sense of security at all - quite the opposite - all the ology's are going to hit me one day in one fell swoop, luck like this can't last forever can it? - not logical, Jim. So - I'll deal with it as and when I need to - just like everything else in my life!
 
I don't know how much test strips cost the NHS, but is there not a case for funding of the sensors comparable to the costs of the strips? I did a post a while ago about Doctors penny pinching as i was and still am testing between 7-10 times a day. Although from the reviews that i have read, the readings are not exactly spot on.
I have just ordered one for the aim of watching my trends, i am getting my pump next friday and want to see what is happening behind the scenes.
 
I am on my second sensor and comparing it to my usual meter glucomen gm and it reads 2 or more lower, just done a comparison test with the insulinx and the Libre is reading 0.6 lower. Never did trust the gm for accuracy, but its the only one the docs will support with strips.

The Libre is great for spotting trends, which you could otherwise miss doing finger prick tests.
 
shanko said:
I don't know how much test strips cost the NHS, but is there not a case for funding of the sensors comparable to the costs of the strips? I did a post a while ago about Doctors penny pinching as i was and still am testing between 7-10 times a day. Although from the reviews that i have read, the readings are not exactly spot on.
I have just ordered one for the aim of watching my trends, i am getting my pump next friday and want to see what is happening behind the scenes.
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All the best with your pump Shanko, I hope that you find it as flexible as I do. The Libre certainly shows up trends and it has been useful to tweak basal rates, and pick up rapid rises and falls as Sally said. I shall stick to times when I want to find out specific things, and holidays, like others on here.
 
trophywench said:
I know mine could be better - if I could be arsed to spend more time on controlling it. However - I decided long ago that I wouldn't spend more time than I do, except 'on occasion' - you know if it's going orf, cos I do always keep a weather eye on it - and I need to knuckle down a bit and do some more work for a bit - I will and I do. Just not ALL the time.

I don't have a false sense of security at all - quite the opposite - all the ology's are going to hit me one day in one fell swoop, luck like this can't last forever can it? - not logical, Jim. So - I'll deal with it as and when I need to - just like everything else in my life!
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I was motivated to work on my levels when they found more lesions on my brain than expected, during an MRI. I was also very encouraged by the feedback on here with simple strategies to improve my levels, in particular timing of delivery every and doing something active after a meal? The Libre has reassured me that these are working. Encouraging as I appeared to be doing fine since my pre meal levels were fine, so the DSNs were happy.
 
shanko said:
I don't know how much test strips cost the NHS, but is there not a case for funding of the sensors comparable to the costs of the strips? I did a post a while ago about Doctors penny pinching as i was and still am testing between 7-10 times a day. Although from the reviews that i have read, the readings are not exactly spot on.
I have just ordered one for the aim of watching my trends, i am getting my pump next friday and want to see what is happening behind the scenes.
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I said the same some time ago having worked out the costs of both strips and sensors but having given it further thought I'm not so sure now. I can see it costing the NHS a fair bit more. One problem is that strips are still required, not as many should be needed but still some. The main problem though I think will be damage/loss to sensors requiring replacement. If someone drops or loses a strip it's pence, damage/lose/drop a sensor and it's £48 down the pan. With those of us lucky enough to be using them now on occasions you make damned sure it stays on and look after it because it would be your £48 lost. If they're rolled out on the NHS, it's somebody else's money paying for them and suddenly care and maintenance aren't as important.

Having said that I still hope they are put on prescription and if so everyone who uses them takes good care of them. 🙂
 
I am still finding that there are differences of 1 or 2with my Accu Chek meter, so only use the Libre for patterns, so I would still be using a similar amount of strips alongside the Libre sensors. So I think that I am with you Matt. Yes it would be great to have them funded, but unlikely.
 
I can see your point Matt, in actual fact, i received the Libre yesterday. put the sensor on my arm, went to the gym last night for 1 1/2 hrs and i am the first to admit that i can sweat, anyway the blooming thing fell off my arm at the end of my gym session.

I couldn't believe it, after only 6 hours, that could be a record i think. I have spoken to the nice people at Abbot and they are sending me out a replacement and a pre paid envelope to return the one that fell off.

The person i spoke to Abbot recommended something called Torbot tintac i think he said to put on my arm first then put the sensor onto that.

Has anybody heard of that or is there something else other than duck tape that anyone can recommend.
 
shanko said:
The person i spoke to Abbot recommended something called Torbot tintac i think he said to put on my arm first then put the sensor onto that.
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I think it's skin-tac, not tin tac, (though the latter might work, nothing like firmly nailing it in!) You spray it on your arm, and it forms an adhesive layer. I've not used it myself, fortunately not had one fall off yet, but Ive heard it mentioned as a good idea.
Some people use stuff over the top. I use a strip of micropore tape, which works well as a booster to stop me catching the edges when dragging clothes on and off. Ive heard Tegaderm mentioned as well.
 
I use Hypafix (bought it off amazon - just a wide roll of micropore, but stickier).
 
I can recommend Skin Tac. I have used the wipes, which I bought from Amazon, since I started using the Libre and they certainly work well, the first time they stuck my pyjama top completely to my arm, husband had to very carefully peel it off. I do use a tegaderm dressing over it as well, and this works well for me, even staying put for swimming once a week.
 
I used Flexitoll (a very sticky and wide version of micro pore) over the sensor. When I came to take the sensor off yesterday, the Flexitoll came off as it was a bit curled at the dates, but I struggled to get the sensor off. I plan to try it with just a bit of tape around the edges next time, just to avoid curly edges on the sensor.
 
We use Tegaderm and that works well, keeps it on and dry for swimming, also stuck one on today as the current sensor looked like it was starting to unstick and it's still got a week to go! Should keep it safe 🙂
 
Are the cannulas for the pump more secure, i am getting my pump on Friday and am a bit concerned about the cannula coming unstuck
 
Yes the cannulas are secure, we go swimming and all sorts without any extra sticky on them, they only have to last 3 days though!
 
On a slightly different matter....

...I stupidly left my scanner in work this evening as I'd plugged it in to charge.

Luckily though, I have an Android phone with an NFC chip.

Although the official app isn't out yet, there's another app called Glimp which is a general diabetes app but has Libre scanning capability built in - including the ability to pull a full 8 hour data set.

For anyone wondering if it reads the scanner accurately, here's a comparison shot with my Accuchek Mobile :D
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I have never had a cannula for my pump fall out. As Sally said do they only stay in for 2/3 days.
Even when I have caught the tubing or dropped my pump the cannula has stayed in place.

Great to hear that you are getting your pump this Friday. It will take time to get it tuned to your own needs but once that is done it is so much more flexible. Let us know how you get on with it.
 
SB2015 said:
I am still finding that there are differences of 1 or 2with my Accu Chek meter, so only use the Libre for patterns, so I would still be using a similar amount of strips alongside the Libre sensors. So I think that I am with you Matt. Yes it would be great to have them funded, but unlikely.
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very lightly!you just have to fight for it!
 
DeusXM said:
On a slightly different matter....

...I stupidly left my scanner in work this evening as I'd plugged it in to charge.

Luckily though, I have an Android phone with an NFC chip.

Although the official app isn't out yet, there's another app called Glimp which is a general diabetes app but has Libre scanning capability built in - including the ability to pull a full 8 hour data set.

For anyone wondering if it reads the scanner accurately, here's a comparison shot with my Accuchek Mobile :D
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The worst inaccurate Blood tester there was on the Market so glad I finely figured to throw it in the bin!
 
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