Miao miao

[Abi]

I have just began to use this with Glimp and have been very impressed with accuracy. The only downside is that as the Miao miao is quite prominent I pulled the whole thing out by accident, catching it on my sleeve while dressing this morning. Fortunately only two or three days of sensor life left anyhow.
Does anyone have any tips as to how to stop this from happening? I'm thinking about putting a tubigrip over it...

 

[helli]

I have gone through a few options to stop me taking my Libre and MiaoMiao out
- using the strap that came with the Miaomiao. This is not too bad but it does loosen over time.
- wrapping VetWrap around my arm and the sensor. This is self sticking, reusable, washable and relatively cheap. Care needs to be taken to get the correct width of tape and to wrap it properly - it may be easier if someone else does it.
- positioning my sensor further under my arm ... but keeping it on a flat part (Libres do not bend). This definitely helps.

By far, the best option has been the simplest - after 6 months, I got used to it. I no longer cover it and haven't caught it for months. I just remember it is there when I dress and undress so manoeuvre my clothing appropriately. When I first Libred, I was incredibly sceptical this was possible but I am walking, talking, sensored proof that it is.

 

[mikeyB]

I'm with @helli on this. Just get dressed an undressed carefully. T shirts are the worst for catching on sensors. Once you've got into the habit, it just comes naturally. It's better doing that than covering everything up, the sensor needs to 'breathe'.

 

[helli]

@Abi just another thought when rereading your message.
I too was a Glimper when I first started with Miomiao. In fact, I was a Glimper with the stand alone sensor because, unlike the Libre app, it allowed me to calibrate.
However, I was finding it often dropped connection. To test whether the problem was the app or my phone, I tried xDrip and have been xDripping ever since.
It is clearly a software developer's paradise but once I got used to the Nerdy interface, I like it better than Glimp.
The great thing is you can try each out in turn and choose.

 

[Matchless]

I have just began to use this with Glimp and have been very impressed with accuracy. The only downside is that as the Miao miao is quite prominent I pulled the whole thing out by accident, catching it on my sleeve while dressing this morning. Fortunately only two or three days of sensor life left anyhow.
Does anyone have any tips as to how to stop this from happening? I'm thinking about putting a tubigrip over it...

Hi Abi i have tried and failed with most ways to keep the sensor and MM on over the years but the best place i have found is on my chest , it stays on without any tape and have never pulled it off dressing or in the shower and the best is it is i get accurate readings.

 

[Abi]

That's interesting. Upper or lower chest? A skinny female might not have much room !!
Thank for all the suggestions
I went for glimp as compatable with my phone which is a Doro and designed for old codgers who are not very good with technology (technically no where near an old codger but you would not believe if by purely looking at my ability to cope with technology!)- but dislikes many apps

 

[grovesy]

That's interesting. Upper or lower chest? A skinny female might not have much room !!
Thank for all the suggestions
I went for glimp as compatable with my phone which is a Doro and designed for old codgers who are not very good with technology (technically no where near an old codger but you would not believe if by purely looking at my ability to cope with technology!)- but dislikes many apps

Just to aware if you ever have problems Abbott don't recommend alternative sites, so they may not replace if you had a problem.

 

[Matchless]

That's interesting. Upper or lower chest? A skinny female might not have much room !!
Thank for all the suggestions
I went for glimp as compatable with my phone which is a Doro and designed for old codgers who are not very good with technology (technically no where near an old codger but you would not believe if by purely looking at my ability to cope with technology!)- but dislikes many apps

Well I might be an old codger at 73 ha ha I put them on my higher chest about 3 inches above the nipple where there's fat under the skin on a bloke, I have seen some women on youtube manage it well.

 

[Abi]

I'll use the arm for a while longer but try to either wear looser clothing or be careful.. Planning to list the help of the strap when reconnected this evening but vet tape also on order!