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6463FA80-5979-457D-BDF4-02E500BE1CF6.pngHey all I use the libre for my hypoglycaemia and my current one has 4 days to go I’m debating weather to change it or not as it’s showing me super low via the libre app but I’m calibrating on xdrip and that seems to be a bit better.
I’m just not sure if I should hold out or change it, I’ve already done 4 finger pricks today.
I’m new to this so not sure what to do
 

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What are the finger pricks telling you your numbers are? If the Libre is reading like that I would phone Abbott for a replacement but you need to check the Libre readings against finger pricks first
 
If you have a workable solution with xDrip, why do you need to change your sensor?
I only use xDrip and have been super happy with it. Thankfully, my diabetes team trust me so do not need to see my graphs on LibreView.

If you are nervous, you could apply your new sensor on your other arm so it has bedded in when you decide to switch over.
 
Lily123 said:
What are the finger pricks telling you your numbers are? If the Libre is reading like that I would phone Abbott for a replacement but you need to check the Libre readings against finger pricks first
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Finger prick was 4.1 libre was 2.9
 
helli said:
If you have a workable solution with xDrip, why do you need to change your sensor?
I only use xDrip and have been super happy with it. Thankfully, my diabetes team trust me so do not need to see my graphs on LibreView.

If you are nervous, you could apply your new sensor on your other arm so it has bedded in when you decide to switch over.
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It’s just showing low readings down to 2.9 when I’m not at that level so I’m having to calibrate it more than usual.
I don’t normally use the libre app I just like to scan occasionally.
I do love xdrip as it’s very convenient and accurate especially with calibration feature.
 
B23 said:
Finger prick was 4.1 libre was 2.9
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Libre are less accurate and may over report at low numbers.

I would be more concerned if it was reporting a Hypo when my levels were in the 6s.
 
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B23 said:
Finger prick was 4.1 libre was 2.9
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That’s way out then. The xDrip seems to be reading more normal numbers
 
Lily123 said:
That’s way out then. The xDrip seems to be reading more normal numbers
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I’m able to calibrate xdrip with my meter readings so I’m hoping that I can hold off changing for a couple more days I’m just concerned it’s not as reliable as before
 
B23 said:
My xdrip readings aren’t as bad as the libre app I just wondered if I should replace the sensor at this stage or not.
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I would not be changing my sensor if I have a working solution with xDrip.
Furthermore, if the problem is at lower numbers, I would not take this to be a reason to replace the sensor and waste money.

Nothing you have said would lead me to change my sensor.
 
B23 said:
I’m able to calibrate xdrip with my meter readings so I’m hoping that I can hold off changing for a couple more days I’m just concerned it’s not as reliable as before
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That’s good that you can calibrate xDrip with the meter readings. You only have 4 days left on that sensor so you might manage to have the Libre be accurate until the sensor ends
 
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helli said:
I would not be changing my sensor if I have a working solution with xDrip.
Furthermore, if the problem is at lower numbers, I would not take this to be a reason to replace the sensor and waste money.

Nothing you have said would lead me to change my sensor.
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I’ll persevere with it in that case, I only have a few days
 
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