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I knew you'd like it🙂.
I've not had a sensor error yet, I've only been wired up since 13th Feb😱:D
 
Ive had sensor error a couple of times, (less than once per sensor) usually when I've been changing rapidly, especially near the top of a spike, or when a hypo is bottoming out. I think in my case, the sensor couldn't cope with the rapid change from up to down.
 
Robin said:
Ive had sensor error a couple of times, (less than once per sensor) usually when I've been changing rapidly, especially near the top of a spike, or when a hypo is bottoming out. I think in my case, the sensor couldn't cope with the rapid change from up to down.
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Ah, I wonder if it was that then - I think my levels were probably falling rapidly at the time 🙂 I felt my heart sink when I saw the message though - clearly I have formed a bond with Sally Sensor 🙂
 
Robin said:
Ive had sensor error a couple of times, (less than once per sensor) usually when I've been changing rapidly, especially near the top of a spike, or when a hypo is bottoming out. I think in my case, the sensor couldn't cope with the rapid change from up to down.
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That's exactly it I think Robin. From memory the sensor measures every minute and then combined those values to plot points every 10-15 minutes (can't recall!). If some those readings are really widely spread/outside of expected tolerance, the reader wonders whether one or more of them is an anomaly and wants to wait 10 minutes rather than giving a wrong reading.

I have only had a handful in all the sensors I have used. To be hones I've had more readings that are substantially out from fingerstick (2-3+) than 'not available'. But both are pretty rare in my experience
 
Thanks Mike - at least I have an idea of what might be going on, so I'll have to improve my control so it doesn't happen again! 🙂
 
This has been a really interesting thread, I ordered my Libre 2 days ago so it should be arriving any day now! Very excited! :D
 
Abbott should be giving us introducer fees :D
 
Sprogladite said:
Thanks, it arrived last night so experimentation is already underway! Lol 🙂
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I hope it works well for you. I've learnt such a lot from the graph . It's also helped me head off several hypo's before they got going 🙂.
Don't use it to use treat a hypo though as you may overtreat.
 
Ljc said:
I hope it works well for you. I've learnt such a lot from the graph . It's also helped me head off several hypo's before they got going 🙂.
Don't use it to use treat a hypo though as you may overtreat.
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Yes it's just helped me to head off a hypo. I'm pretty sure I'm already a Libre Lover. LOL :D
 
There is some very very good info from them. You can see patterns on the graphs. If you imagine a normal week at work you are ok then on a weekend you are high. Whats that telling you ? 😉
 
That you need more insulin at weekends so probably need a different basal profile on Sat and Sun ?
 
A lot of people WILL find out with this good bit of kit TW ! £130 well spent complete with 2 sensors. You can test every minute of the day & it reads through the night.
 
Noooooooo!!!!! 😱 I am bereft! My first sensor has ended! 😱 :( What am I going to do now, stick pins in my fingers? 😱 Oh, right, that's what I used to do 🙄 🙂

Well, I'm a little sad, because clearly this first sensor has worked really well for me - almost spot on for accuracy compared to blood tests, with probably only 4 or 5 that were more than 1 mmol/l apart (and then no more than 2 mmol/l). Will the next one be as good, or a disappointment? I've decided to wait before putting on the next one, mainly to see how much I miss it (a lot, I suspect). I've learned a lot really - always wondered what happened overnight, but surprised to see how absolutely rock-steady I am. And the DP rise is virtually instant! I always imagined that it would take at least ten minutes to get going, and then build gradually, but it just shoots straight up the moment I get out of bed 😱

Here's the summary:

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...and I really can't complain about this:

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So, now I have to think about getting the thing off my arm. As I understand it from what others have said, I simply need to walk carelessly into a door jamb and off it will pop - am I right? 😱 :D

Any tips? 🙂
 
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