T1 LADA just diagnosed

[helli]

@helli I know you’ve mentioned this before and it does fascinate me, but how techy-minded would one have to be to set it up? I’m not sure whether I’d count myself as techy-minded or not! Is it possible to kind of give an example of a level of techyness? Or does the fact I’m even asking, disqualify me?

It is one of those things that if it works first time, you just need to be able to download some apps to your phone and follow instructions like which settings to clock from the menus). However, if it doesn't work, there are very very limited instructions how to debug.
Different phones experience different problems and have menus in different places.

Two comments above, Mr Dog has included the instructions to set up Libre 2 as a CGM which will give you an idea of the level of instructions - they are typically written by a software developer as a reminder for themselves when they need to do it on a different phone. If you understand these, you should be ok. If you need them translated into "English" you may struggle.

The xDrip Facebook group is incredibly helpful and includes a couple of guys who I get the impression are involved with the development but they can show their frustrations when people don't apply a little thought.

I am not sure if that answers your question

 

[Inka]

It does answer my question @helli - thank you 🙂 I’ll use the instructions Mr Dog posted as a test. It might all be moot anyway as I don’t have the most up to date of phones, but I’d still like a look anyway just so I can judge, and so I can consider it when I get a new phone.

Edit - having looked quickly, it seems my phone isn’t up to it anyway. The good news is my brain wasn’t immediately paralysed by techy language so hopefully this is something I can look at when I can afford to upgrade my phone. Thank you again 🙂

 

[pondita]

If you are techy minded and have an Android phone*, you can convert a Libre 2 to a CGM for no additional cost using unofficial apps such as Diabox or xDrip.
I have been using xDrip for a few years and happy to glance at my phone (I have my BG on my lock screen) throughout the day and now find scanning tedious.
The added advantage of these apps is that you can calibrate the Libre readings with finger pricks making them more reliable.


* I believe there may be Apple alternatives but I am an Android user so not familiar with iOS options.

I know you said you're not an iOS kinda person, but I thought I'd put my question out there to see if anyone on this Forum knows if there is one. I love the idea of it, and would like to have that option, but I have an Apple phone

 

[helli]

I know you said you're not an iOS kinda person, but I thought I'd put my question out there to see if anyone on this Forum knows if there is one. I love the idea of it, and would like to have that option, but I have an Apple phone

There is an xDrip4iOS.
I just see it mentioned in passing but think there was some issue about downloading it to your phone because Apple lock things down more than Android. You could check out the xDrip4iOS Facebook group and see what they have to say.

 

[pondita]

There is an xDrip4iOS.
I just see it mentioned in passing but think there was some issue about downloading it to your phone because Apple lock things down more than Android. You could check out the xDrip4iOS Facebook group and see what they have to say.

I've joined the FB group for xDrip4iOS. Seems you can't get it from the App Store, but you can download through another user. The user has to download it, and then gets 100 free downloads to pass on to their "friends". I've put in a request, now I'll just wait. Thanks for the tip. Looks like a great App.