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danielmg said:
Good morning everyone 🙂
I was wondering what you guys thought about these CGM 'attachment devices' for use with the Libre 2, and whether this would still provide any significant benefits due to Libre's upgrade to alarms? I confess I haven't as yet looked into these 3rd party devices, but would be interesting to know if it is still something I should look into.
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I have been using a Miaomiao for the last year with Libre 1.
The benefit for me is not the alerts but the ability to see my blood sugars by glancing at my phone and not needing to scan. This is very useful when out and about, in work meetings, etc. I am able to glance at my phone and make any necessary adjustments (top up insulin, suspend my pump of down a GlucoTab) before any alarms go off.

However, there is an unofficial patch available to the Android version LibreView app which will forward the values from Libre 2 to a third party app.
My Miaomiao battery doesn't last very long and should be replaced but I am waiting to get hold of Libre 2 to try this out and see if I can avoid paying for a Miaomiao replacement.
 
grovesy said:
You can do it via Abbotts Freestyle website, you need to enter your old readers number. I order mine Monday along with Libre 2 sensors.
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Tried logging on website but didn't recognise email for some strange reason. Rang Abbott spoke with helpful lady, explained problem with logging on said it didn't matter could do request on phone, took old reader number as you said & that was it.
 
helli said:
I have been using a Miaomiao for the last year with Libre 1.
The benefit for me is not the alerts but the ability to see my blood sugars by glancing at my phone and not needing to scan. This is very useful when out and about, in work meetings, etc. I am able to glance at my phone and make any necessary adjustments (top up insulin, suspend my pump of down a GlucoTab) before any alarms go off.

However, there is an unofficial patch available to the Android version LibreView app which will forward the values from Libre 2 to a third party app.
My Miaomiao battery doesn't last very long and should be replaced but I am waiting to get hold of Libre 2 to try this out and see if I can avoid paying for a Miaomiao replacement.
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This may sound like a stupid question, but is a compatible smartphone needed for these devices to work? I have an older smartphone which isn't compatible for LibreLink app, so probably rules me out of this until I upgrade.
 
danielmg said:
This may sound like a stupid question, but is a compatible smartphone needed for these devices to work? I have an older smartphone which isn't compatible for LibreLink app, so probably rules me out of this until I upgrade.
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These devices need Bluetooth.
The unofficial apps (such as XDrip and Glimp) may have minimum OS versions. This will need to be checked.

If you are able to start the sensor with your Libre Reader, you do not need NFC on your phone. However, I prefer to have one that does so that if there is a problem with Bluetooth on my phone or the Miaomiao stops working I don't have to carry the reader with me.
 
nonethewiser said:
Tried logging on website but didn't recognise email for some strange reason. Rang Abbott spoke with helpful lady, explained problem with logging on said it didn't matter could do request on phone, took old reader number as you said & that was it.
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I ordered Monday reader,just arrived but not the sensors I ordered too! I have 1 Libre left to apply in a couple of days. I did not need but as we have not had any letter post here for nearly 3weeks, I ordered early. Though the Libre stuff comes via Parcel Force.
 
I’ve just done a Libre webinar run by Abbott this morning, and the subject of the Libre 2 came up in the Q &A session. Two points of interest for people who have it on prescription..
1) The reason they are asking people to be swapped over at their next clinic is so that the hospital Diabetes departments depleted of staff who have been sent to work on Covid wards don’t get overwhelmed with queries about it now.
2) Not all CCGs have got round to adding it to their prescribing list, so some GPs are unable to update prescriptions because it doesn’t appear in the drop down box of things they can prescribe (Computer says no!)
 
When I spoke to my DSN at the end of Nov, she said it would be an automatic transfer to the 2's once it was live at my surgery.

Spoke to her on Friday, we are switching me onto Levemir, so she emailed the request for this and Libre 2 to my doctor. I got the text from the chemist saying it was ready to collect, so I collected it, but there was no request for the libre.

I emailed my surgery yesterday about the libre 2, it was on my repeat account this morning, so I have ordered it. Just need to wait to collect it. I cannot wait.
 
I think based on what's been said thus far, that I should probably wait until I have my next appointment with the consultant in February before requesting the switch to Libre 2.

EDIT: I have ordered the free reader replacement from Abbott already, but I personally have no rush to switchover. I have 2 Libre 1 sensors left to use after the current one expires in 3 days, and I have to discuss some related issues anyway at my next clinic appointment. I know everyone will be different depending on their circumstances though. 🙂
 
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nonethewiser said:
Did you ask for upgrade or was it just sent out?
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I clicked on the link in @Bruce Stephens post near the start of this thread. I couldn’t get the website itself to work last week. Just had to put serial number of libre 1 sensor into it then log into my account and select delivery address dead simples !
 
Bexlee said:
I clicked on the link in @Bruce Stephens post near the start of this thread. I couldn’t get the website itself to work last week. Just had to put serial number of libre 1 sensor into it then log into my account and select delivery address dead simples !
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Thanks got sorted, couldn't log on so contacted Abbott by phone.
 
Received the Libre 2 reader from Abbott today. Will treat as a Christmas present and avoid opening until after prescription change (or at least until confirmed) 🙂
 
Northampton Diabetes centre woman has excelled, she phoned Abbott and then issued a letter to my GP which confirms the upgrade and provided the relevant code to order LS2. Very helpful and supportive. Lots of guidance within the letter for the GP.
 
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Ive just had my review with the DSN. She was well happy that the HbA1c had improved.

I wanted to know more about the funding of libre so I asked her. She said the funding is safe. Firstly she said they are not conducting formal reviews at the moment. She also said she would be concerned if I hadn’t seen an improvement. She also pointed out she’s certainly not going to go looking for an excuse to have the funding pulled.

In regards to libre 2 she said her understanding was it would be an automatic switch because it costs no more but there was no harm asking the Gp to amend the prescription.
 
My Libre 2 reader turned up very promptly.
I can't use it yet because I don't have Libre 2. Still waiting for a response from my DSN - she was off sick when I emailed last week.

To be honest, the reader was a huge disappointment as I was expecting a more exciting parcel. Post tends to be quarantined for 48 hours so the anticipation was building. And then it was a reader which I can't use :-(
 
helli said:
My Libre 2 reader turned up very promptly.
I can't use it yet because I don't have Libre 2. Still waiting for a response from my DSN - she was off sick when I emailed last week.

To be honest, the reader was a huge disappointment as I was expecting a more exciting parcel. Post tends to be quarantined for 48 hours so the anticipation was building. And then it was a reader which I can't use :-(
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My Libre 2 reader arrived quickly too, but the Libre2 sensors I bought the same day. Have not arrived yet!
 
grovesy said:
My Libre 2 sensors arrived today, but won't be using for another 10 days.
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As I've never actually ordered and when I had replaced it was UPS (don't think it's them now) do you have to sign for them or can you select a "safe place"?

Was so much easier for me when it was UPS as my dad gave me the heads up when they were out for delivery etc xx
 
Kaylz said:
As I've never actually ordered and when I had replaced it was UPS (don't think it's them now) do you have to sign for them or can you select a "safe place"?

Was so much easier for me when it was UPS as my dad gave me the heads up when they were out for delivery etc xx
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I haven't signed for any delivery since the first lockdown.
As I am always in, I don't know about designated "safe places".
Most deliveries take a photo of the parcel in front of my open door as proof of delivery.
I usually stand back, ask them to place it just inside the front door and leave it there untouched for a 48 hour quarantine to give any potential Covid cooties time to die.
 
Kaylz said:
As I've never actually ordered and when I had replaced it was UPS (don't think it's them now) do you have to sign for them or can you select a "safe place"?

Was so much easier for me when it was UPS as my dad gave me the heads up when they were out for delivery etc xx
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It was Parcel Force, knocked, put on doorstep but waited on footpath till we answered the door. I usally have Parcel Force for Libre deliveries.
 
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