FreeStyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G6 | Full Test & Review
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- Results of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G6 head-to-head review. I share my experience with these two CGM systems in a comprehensive video.
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0:00 My 6 weeks test of FreeStyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G6
0:41 Commonalities of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G6
1:10 Design of Libre 3 and Dexcom G6
3:14 Sensor application, use, removal
5:17 Warm up time
5:54 Approved sensor sites
6:17 Sensor and transmitter wear time
7:40 Bluetooth reliability & alarms
8:47 Receiving devices & itegration (phone, reader, watch, insulin pump)
10:10 Accuracy of Dexcom G6 and FreeStyle Libre 3
11:40 Sensor calibration
11:59 Mobile apps & data sharing (FreeStyle Libre 3, Dexcom G6, LibreLinkUp, Dexcom Follow, Libre View, Dexcom Clarity)
13:59 Cost comparison of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G6
14:54 Other thoughts & impressions
15:59 Is FreeStyle Libre 3 or Dexcom G6 better?
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I've learned so much about both myself and diabetes over the past 12 days and I'm glad to have your videos to look forward to. Can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work!
Hi! My daughter is 12 and was diagnosed 7 months ago. This channel has been the most informative for us besides the info from her doctors. Tom is great!! Glad you found him.
Tom is Bravissimo...you keep following him. He is of great help and very encouraging.Good luck and stay positive!
I was also just recently diagnosed
Also keep an eye out on vx-880 it's in clinical trial now... But the cost to get the "cure" will be costly, very costly
Found out I have type 1 in October and this guy has helped me tremendously so far
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Love you all! I appreciate your support!
You do such a good job with it too. I am not remotely savvy with all this technology but your videos make it all far less complicated thank you so much for your dedication.
Great video. Our daughter is type 1 for 10weeks only. We are waiting for insurance coverage for G6 and pump access here in Canada.
We have been using a Libre 3 for 7 weeks now. Being on MDI the Libre 3 is excellent. For pump integration the G6 will be our choice.
Have you tried to extend the Libre 3 life from 14 to 28days?
Kindly answer? Why not ?
@@espacoclimbers1170 sorry why not what? To whom are you asking?
Your videos are so informative. You explain things in a way I can understand. Thank you!
You do an amazing job with explaining all the details, pros and cons.
Ty Sir for taking the time to create this video.
Great review! Very thorough
Another thoughtful & informative video. Thank you for taking time to share this information! ❤ Have had issues with both Dex6 & Tandem but only way ive been able to get A1C under 6. Insertion much easier & less painful than G5
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
Excellent video, very informative.
That was a great informative video, thank you👍
Tom, Excellent and kudos to you for such an informative video. Danke!!!
Tom, thanks for your super informational videos. I so appreciate your review (All your videos.) of the Libre 3 and Dexcom 6. My brother and I are in a war as to which is better! Your tie settled it for us. Neither of us are on the pump. I've been a diabetic for 42 years. I started back when you used what looked like a razor blade to "prick" your finger. (Honestly, I passed out a few times because it cut just too deep and opened a gash that bled for hours.) Again, Tom, thanks for all you are doing for the diabetic community.
I wish I had found your channel when I was first diagnosed with type 1. You make it all make sense, thank you. You sold me on the Libre 3 but it’s not available in California 😂 some day 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
Your videos have helped me so much! ❤️😊
This answers all the questions I had, the libre 3 size is amazing but the inability to integrate T-slim x2 pump will keep us on the Dexcom G6 for now.
Thank you so much for your videos, they are very helpful and informative.
Thanks for these insights.
Very good review, I have on both right now and can confirm everything he says! I like the freestyle, but I can’t calibrate it’s low readings although I love it’s one minute updates.
Hi Tom, ( August 11, 2023 )
Thanks for video, first time I looked for and watched a Diabetes related video. I was looking for accuracy information between Dexcom G6 & Libre 2, Thanks for sharing your discoveries.
Been Type 1 diabetic since October of 1967, yup 56 years. Still have all my body parts, mild case with Epiretinal membranes, but no surgery required. Used Medtronic Pumps since 1998, disappointed with their Guardian 3 CGM sensor, switched to Tandem t:slim X2 pump and Dexcom G6 sensor, dramatic improvement in sensor accuracy with G6.
Thanks, Chuck
I don't use either one, but always good to be fully informed.. thank you Tom! ☺️🙏
Great to hear!
Thank you great video
Looking forward for libre3 for my son xxxxx
You’re welcome 😊
Another really well done video! I love watching your videos and getting your input. Like you I am on a pump (Omnipod) and the G6. I have been looking at the FSL3 but integrations is a big deal and with the Omnipod 5 / G7 on the Canadian horizon, I will hold tight until then. Please keep up the great work! I am looking forward to hearing your feedback on the G7 Closed Loop with your pump. It is a great time to be a diabetic!
Totally agree! Thank you for sharing! Btw I have an Omnipod 5 video coming out today if you are interested:)
Love your videos they are very helpful. I just got my Libre 3 and it doesn’t come with a alcohol wipes either in the United States. The needle did intimidate me for a minute but since you said they didn’t hurt I went for it . Your right I didn’t even feel it.
alcohol wipes is very cheap. its like $2 a box.
It would be awesome to see a Dexcom G7 vs Libre 3 as both are the latest generation for each company! Great review though
Thank you for your videos
Thanks so much for the reviews again! Always good to see different options. My daughter and I are going to an insulin pump event and we already have out heart set on omnipod. Have you got a review for this pump? I think it's the first like it on the market. Most of the other reviews look good but would be interested to see what you have said. As we are fed up with injections so we're interested to try it! Thanks again 👍
Thank you for your kind words and sharing! I do not have personal experience with Omnipod but I know many happy users. I think it is probably the best patch pump to go with.
You are so brilliant this is such useful information May the bluebird of happiness rest up on your head
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
Hi Tom. I am a huge FSL2 fan, but now on my 2nd g6 sensor after switching over for closed-loop benefits. I loved this video and agree with all you had to say. Re cost, my health insurance covered the sensors but for some reason doesn't cover any cgm. So despite really loving FSL2 and eagerly awaiting FSL3, I will likely stay with g6. The high cost remains an issue for both, but the closed-loop w control IQ is worth all the negatives. I definitely give you a super thanks, but can't find the feature, so you'll just have to take my written word for it. ;)
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you very much 👍
Another excellent video, as always! I'm 55 and my mother (who lives with me in my house) is 82. She and I are both Type 2 diabetics on insulin. We both take multiple daily insulin injections. I have been using the older Freestyle Libre 14-day (predecessor of the Libre 2) for about 3 years. Mom started using the Dexcom G6 about a month ago. I change her sensors and give her insulin, so I'm getting experience with her G6.
As usual, I echo all of your observations. Spot on. I completely agree. Great video!
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
I love your videos and passion for the subject with the humility of being able to say " if you really want to nerd out about you BSL"
Being using the Libre 2 sensor for a while and Endo is suggesting to go down the insulin pump route. I have never had in 30 years an issue with injections and I am quite blasaie about them but wonder if pumps really are that much better paired with CGM?
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Libre3 was just approved in the US. Supposedly the cost will remain the same. I have on old Medtronic Pump that does not work in tandem with a CGM so I definitely will be using that. I currently use Libre2 and love it. ❤️
As usual, great video. I think you'd agree that comparing glucose meter finger stick readings to the CGM for accuracy can be a mistake in the sense that there is no "standard" for accuracy for glucose meters. Depending on the brand of meter, your readings can be off as much as +/- 20% compared to a venous blood draw (the gold standard test) vs what you showed as around 9% for both CGMs. Yor can have 3 different BG readings between your finger, toe and leg for example. As you mentioned, blood levels vs interstitial fluid is delayed and can give a difference of accuracy too.
Reportedly the trend of blood sugar levels is more important than the spot check of a blood sugar number. Since our BG levels change continuously during a 24 hr. period, neither the CGM or glucose finger stick methods are that perfect for sure, but to me, it's kind of a trade off between convenience as ease of use between all of them, especially for reading while you sleep at night.
I found where you had addressed this in a previous video in 2020. So for those who didn't see than one, I'm just reiterating what he said then I guess.
Hey Tom,
Thanks a lot for your videos. You're giving a great contribution to the community.
One question/suggestion: I bought a Libre 3. How can I export the whole 14days history into a csv file?
Hey, i'm new here! you bring up some really good points during this video.
I absolutely love the 'dark mode' option with the Freestlye Libre 3 app, I use dark mode on nearly all my devices if it's available. I still wish Abbott would make one app for all generations of the Libre though, the fact that you still have to download a completely different app feels a bit out-dated to me and I do wonder what the reasons are for this. I use the Libre 2, and had been using the Libre for 3 years now and it's great to see some of the improvements made, though I feel that some things they are lacking behind on that should be available.
I love the libre 3!! It's so comfortable.
Thanks for this informative video. Why the difference in application location on the body between the US and international locations? Just curious.
Big like Tom, keep up 💕
Big thanks
Glad i found a channel with lots of diabetics commenting makes me feel like im not alone.
Thank you for sharing! I have a dialysis fistula in my upper right arm (not on dialysis currently I received a transplant) would it be okay to place it in that arm? My left arm is used for everything (blood work, blood pressure, infusions...), does the sensor interfere with upper blood pressure cuff or labs? If so, what would be the best place for the sensor? Thank you!
Great video as usual Tom. Is there anyone out there using the medtronic 780g closed loop system with g3 sensors? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this system. Maybe a future review for you Tom. Keep up the great work. Thanks again.
Hi Kevin, Thanks for the tip. To be honest I do not feel like going that route. I am extremely happy with the combo I have now and I am almost certain medtronic can not beat it (not even close).
Thanks Tom for your video. I wanted to get FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors delivered to NZ. Can you help me with buying and sending them? Another question, can I get 26 of them for a year upfront? Not sure how long it takes for the sensors to expire? A few months or a year or so? Cheers.
Hey Tom,
Just recently found your channel, and I want to say a major thank you for everything you do! I do have a question about the difference between these 2 models that I don't think you covered. could you potentially elaborate on the needle size difference between each. I know you mentioned you don't feel either one, but the Libre 3 needle looks like it's waaaay thicker/bigger than the g6. Would love some feed back on that if possible. Thank you again Tom!
The “needle” in my Libre 2 is like a soft piece of plastic even though it is a needle. I rarely feel it when installing my sensor. I like the fact that I only need a new sensor twice a month instead of 3 and I can peel off the old one in about 2 seconds with no pain. I use alcohol to remove the excess glue. Since it tests your bs every 60 seconds and alarms if high or low, I love it.
I enjoy my Libre2. It has been a real game changer in my diabetes. I am actually down to to ten units of insulin king lasting and no fast ones. Found what foods create high demand and eliminate them. Got rid of the insulin resistance as well. So for getting the upper hand on diabetes I can thank Abbott.
How did you get rid of insulin resistance? Any advice is much appreciated
@@ahmedpatel3728 well we get it by eating more carbs then our gut and body can possibly manage and that causes overspill that leads to lipid build up that creat fat on the pancreas and liver so they can’t communicate with each other as they must. Then our cells get a thick skin and refuse new glucose because it already has to much to deal with. So best thing to do is go to basics. No refined sugars or anything made in a factory. No drinks that are made sweet including juice and sodas regardless of what sweetener is used. Go as far back as hunter gatherers eating maybe 60 carbs a day and if they were lucky two times a day. 2 MAD make sure all carbs eaten are dressed and presented with a fat and a protein to slow absorption in the gut. The less we grab the pancreas by the neck and squeeze it for all it’s insulin the better.
@@ahmedpatel3728 Use your CGM if you have one. Notice your Basel rate before eating and an hour after then two and 3 hours. See how these behave in spikes above 140 after Two hours. Even healthy glycemic people have spikes occasionally and that’s all just fine. What the problem is having them more then 35 percent of the day. That’s what will make your cells start ignoring the call center for glucose management. And we fell just crappy when it doesn’t answer the phone.
@@ahmedpatel3728 so seeing what sends your blood glucose to the moon I don’t eat it anymore. Not even a taste until I get it under control. Rice, white bread except sourdough is ok for me. Oatmeal so plain it’s nasty still spikes me so none of that. Pasta and even cereal. Paleolithic diet with no more then 60 carbs a day
@@patriceferguson7340 jeez I think this counts as part as my GCSE revision. I appreciate the knowledge and advice!!!
I love the Libra 2. I had Libra 1 before that. I refused to reuse my continuous after 2 weeks using. Thank you for the video.
I'm type 2 but I love your videos! I've used the Libre 14 day for 3 months and switched to the G6 when I found that my insurance would allow either. I see that Libre 3 has added a lot of features but my biggest problem with the Libre 14 day was sensors they stopped working before their time was up.
Tom your insight in all these VGM's is great and I'm sure before I change what I'm doing I will always see what you have to say first.
Hi! where can be found your information on reseting devices? for longer use period
Thanks for the video!
For the mobile app, freestyle Libre app has full support on both iOS and Android. Dexcom G6 supports iOS but only a limited models of Android phone, mainly Samsung. I think it's ridiculous nowadays.
Thank you so much for sharing! Have a great day!
patently untrue wrt Dex G6 supporting a 'limited' group of Android phone... I call BS... I use the G6 on 7 different low to mid level Android phones running Android 8-11. Oh, none of these phones are in Dexcom's list of phones.
I'm still using Libre 1 since Libre 2 is not available in my country, are there any major differences between the two versions? I hope Libre 2 will be available here soon 😌
Thanks for your video series. It is great. I am a bit of an outlier when it comes to accuracy. I started with the Libre 2 and it was so inaccurate as to be useless. Too high and too low by 30 or 40 percent. The Dexcom is generally pretty accurate for me, with problems in the first 24 hours. Here is how I've learned to deal with the first 24 hours with dexcom. 1) I put it on at night at least two hours after my last meal and last exercise or exertion of the day. I calibrate it before I go to sleep. I calibrate it again when I rise in the morning. After that I calibrate my Dexcom once every 24 hours, not necessarily at the same time, but just picking a time far enough away from any food consumption or exertion that my blood sugar has been steady for at least an hour before I calibrate and will remain so for at least an hour afterwords. i work out a lot and have an irregular schedule so I have to watch for such windows. I found that even using third party apps to calibrate the Libre, it is never acccurate enough to do me much good. Again I am an outlier. I have diabetic friends who use the Libre an find it accurate enough. But my case is a good reminder that diabetes is a very individual disease, and where there is only a small difference in accuracy between the Libre and Dexcom for some people, there may be a huge difference for others. BTW having a good CGM has made a huge difference for me in losing weight cause I have been able to cut my food consumption to something reasonable without running into constant blood sugar crashes.
hey! so i just want to ask, what do i do when my dexcom g6 itches, and when i come to take it off, it’s irritated and red and bleeding a little, any advice
Is the libre 3 available now for purchase now through RX? My doctor recently changed me over from the libre 14 day system to the Dexcom G6. They never mentioned that there was a libre 3 option which confuses me now after watching this. When I was on the phone with Dexcom to get it all set up they mentioned there’s about to be a G7 version release coming out soon but didn’t say when. I would like to stay with the libre if I can but I will have to just ask my endocrinologist if it’s available to me or not. If anyone knows please let me know below. Thanks again for doing these videos they are absolutely priceless to someone who is new to changing over to systems. I agree the Dexcom seems a little bit more complicated and a lot of plastic and waste no bigger than what the product was but I was also surprised how big Dexcom is compared to what the Libre is now. Maybe the G7 version that they’re about to release will be much smaller.
Thanks Tom! The most important factor that I'll consider for choosing a CGM is accuracy.
Agreed! Accuracy is super important!
What happened to the G7?, did Libre3 sneak ahead in Switzerland?
is there a way to make these devices communicate with the apple watch only?
My concern is if I place it on my arm or chest... how would this effect my weight lifting which require a lot of muscle tensing.. would the tiny needle be effecting the muscle fibre or tearing from the exertion of carrying weights.. if it is a thick layer of fat, that is not an issue but if you have less of fats layer from skin to muscle, I am wondering how this will effect the needle that is in your arm. Anyone who lift weights has any idea?
I have just started using the very new, GlucoRX Aidex CGM. So far I am very happy with it, it’s accurate and it monitors continuously. Placement sites are the back of the arm and the lower abdomen
It would be nice for the apps to coordinate Food notes with Blood Sugar numbers.
Where can l found freestyle libre 3 in USA?
Thank you for the information you give each video. The thing I hate the most about having diabetes is the diet. Since I was diagnosed a year ago eating has become just another task in the day. I get no enjoyment out of it. I used to love cooking and baking, but now everything I loved is off the menu. Sure I have lost 100lbs and my numbers are in more control, but I can't say I look forward to eating this way for the next thirty years. Does anyone else feel this way?
I feel you! I think there are ways to incorporate more variety. I try to address that in some of my videos. Thank you for your kind feedback and sharing your experience!
Started using Freestyle Libre 2 since 2 months and love it.Any idea when Libre 3 would be available in US ?
Abbot is really, really slow getting things up and running in the US. I remember waiting forever for the Libre 2 app for my dad. may take another year for it to get released. Hope you can get it!
I’d like more information on “compression lows” (2:32)
Hi Tom, have used my Dex6 for 2 days. One thing I know it needs is more phone app compatibility. I have to use my brother's old Samsung phone and can't use my Motorola Edge Plus, it only has one Motorola device that's compatible. They need to get on that asap.
I also hate that I wasn't warned I can only get covered for 200 test strips for free, per calendar year, when it was free up until I started using it. Had I known that, I would have gotten a few extra boxes, before getting it. Now unless my doctor gets on that I'll have to pay almost 100 dollars for a box of test strips.
Tom says Libre 3 readings tend to be a bit lower than those from a finger prick. I have just finished using a Libre 2 for 14 days and it was consistently higher (by a full 1 mmol/L) than my Contour Next finger prick device. In U.S. units, that represents a difference of 18 mg/dL, which is very significant in my opinion.
i live in sweden, is there a way to order it or should i go with libra 2 since im a beginner ? if not when will it be available here ?
My biggest health problem even though i dont have diabetes and have normal fasting insulin 4.7-5-3 and is that im getting food coma between 12-18 a clock and im so tired of that issue :((( as soon i eat some normal meal of 70-150g protein and 100g of carbs with it sometimes or not or 20g of fat with the meat i get the worst food coma u can imagine :( and 1-2 hours after the meal i feel fatigue and cant do anything beside going to be and lie down there to recover and instead get even more tired and then forced to sleep unwilling for 1-2 hours and waking up tired and not being able to do anything until i drink tea and eat some carbs or else i would stay tired and fatigue out with brain fog 1-2 hour more :((
i cant get any work done or study or workout and my days is going by one by one for some years now and i cant find the problem :(( and so tired of this situation not knowing if it low stomach acide or my pancreas cant break down fat or protein or carbs..
so now i need to measure my glucose with libre to see if im missing something maybe getting hypo or hyper glycemia for some reason :((
do you recognize any of my problems ? if so please help me :(
I would suggest to talk to a medical professional on this one. I am happy to talk with you privately (you can schedule a session using the link in the video description) but I do not provide direct medical advice. Good luck!
Is there any way to get any of these meters without having to go to dr? I know my numbers are not normal (T2) but am working on trying to get numbers into normal ranges 'before' getting diagnosed. Would love to have a meter like these to watch numbers.
It probably depends upon the country you live in. Here in the US the AMA lobby has a hammerlock on all things medical and you need a prescription for just about all diabetic supplies. It's shell out money for a doctor appt or go without.😩
Yea I am frustrated with MSMed. Ugh.
Bro, excellent video! But how did you get the libre 3?? i'm in netherlands, and i can't seem to buy it ANYWHERE. Please let me know!
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! I bought it in Germany. Hope that helps wishing you all the best!
@@TypeOneTalks Thanks! What website did you get it from? i wanna use a VPN and order it from Germany
Hello Tom I am type 2 diabetic I am to new getting a dexcom what’s the best place to place at?
Do I understand correctly that cgms when first put into use are highly inaccurate and they take a couple days to dial in their accuracy?
Do y'all have the G7 yet in Europe?
Here in the US it is still Libre2 and G6. 😞
Great video. What about all the different apps and companies who are using the FreeStyle Libre sensor? How are they different?
Good question! Unfortunately the apps you are referring to are not officially approved by Abbott. That is why I usually tend to not talk about them that much. I made videos about such as in the past and they have been targeted and removed by UA-cam. I am sorry about that! Take care my friend
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Really? So companies like Levels Veri or others sell the Abbot product without their concent?
@@vansover100 my apologies for confusion. Veri or Supersapiens are a different story. These are not for medical use and use the Libre technology for athletes in collaboration with Abbott. I thought you were referring to off label apps for diabetics. I misunderstood.
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Thanks. I believe that there is allot of congruence area between the medical and wellbeing/sport usages of CGM products and that you'd find the apps not so different.
I have both Libre 3 and the Dexcom G6. I really wanted to love the new Libre device which was recently released in the US because it’s very affordable in comparison to Dexcom but have gone through 2 sensors with Libre 3 and they are not accurate. Libre 3 is providing False readings after days of installation. Here are my results. Libre 3: 64mg. Dexcom G6: 107mg. One touch finger prick: 108mg. My Dexcom is very accurate and we are happy with the product but it’s very costly. I guess you get what you pay for.
Is the adhesive LATEX free?
Tom, Hi, Why do you think dexcom 6 doesn't show all your BS'S so you can tell if your sugar's are going up or down without the reference of numbers. Do you think they did this on purpose that when your sugar is going low that your not able to make the pressing of 1 and 2 work. They know how we feel during a low sugar and that constant beeping is driving me insane and I'm not in my right mind I want to grab my hammer to make an adjustment toD6 but I'm not sure if it will live to see the next hour?( permanent adjustment) I was waiting for the price of eversense to come down for the incision part to be only 2x a year because it was already approved in Ireland instead of paying a grand for the procedure of insertion but know the guy from eversense called my insurance company and they told Jake there is no money for Eversense. I do not like this D6 I never wanted this one especially having to wait two hours for warmup to finally work plus not showing all the numbers. I don't want the hassle.When I was shopping for clothing the other day I ended up knocking the entire sensor piece off my arm. When I get in and out of the shower I bump the piece both times it's hitting the hard part of the shower (I'M dopic or doplic) B.B.
Did you move to Brazil?
Hi is libre 3 compatible with Iphone? on the dutch website they state its not, however i see in your video that you are using iphone however, could you confirm or deny this? thanks!
Thanks alot for the information you give to us and i hope if you can put translate languages in bottom of the video like arabic am father of 2 year old with type one diabetes and it’s difficult to deal with it :( still in my country using libre 1 good luck brother :)
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
Any ideas if Freestyle Libre 3 is even talking to Tandem? That is a huge element.
Not yet. But they are working together and it SHOULD work this way in the future.
Libre 3 ..two different systems keep beeping at night for extreme hypo .. Like less than 60 mg/dL but my blood glucose test taken immediately always show in 100s... I'm so confused.. If it's only one of them then I can say it's one unit's fault but two consecutive units doing that is weird
Great video as usual, Tom. Is anybody using libre 3 outside Germany? I'd like to try it if there's a way to workaround the app region block.
Using it in Russia. Bought extra iphone 7 and set it to DE region as I only use this phone to cgm my daughter's blood sugar. Works well. So you can definitely repeat my experiment.
@@user-ze5sy5xg2v it's good to know, thanks for sharing it
Using it in Canada
@@user-ze5sy5xg2v how did you buy the libre 3 in russia? i'm in netherlands and can't find it anywhere
@@rinket7779 usually i buy it off people who somehow get it for re-selling. Once bought it at ebay. I'd suggest you find a few social channels/groups about diabetes and ask people for contacts. This is what i did at least.
Add the total scores again. I got 64 for the G6. As soon as the Freestyle Libre is readable on the tandem pump I am switching. The adhesive sucks (you need an over patch on every one) and I am allergic to it and they cost so much more when you consider everything.
Apologies if there was a mistake in the calculation! I need to revise it if that is the case. Thank you!
Why is my Libra 2 falling off early 1 week last 1 was 4 days no tight shirts etc.?????
Great video as always, Tom! For anyone who might be trying to decide on the Dexcom G6, I have T2 managed with pills. I am a new CGM user, using the G6 for almost a month, and I can EASILY see that the people in the commercials are telling the truth. Your A1C WILL go down. Having that glucose reading available every five minutes really works on the good side of your human nature-- it makes you not want to eat that thing that you know will make that graph line start to rise. Five weeks until I do bloodwork again, and I cannot wait to see what my new A1C will be. On more note on the G6-- I did not get the receiver initially because I thought it simply could not be more convenient than just using my phone. The problem is, you are not able to use your phone's bluetooth for anything else, like feeding speakers, or a big stereo, or ear buds, etc.-- without losing readings for that entire time. (I was told by Dexcom tech support that it only connects to your phone when it has a new reading-- to save the transmitter battery-- but I am not sure how long it tries to connect before it goes back to sleep.) The receiver will cost me $308 (USD) up front, but it will probably last for years, and in my opinion will be well worth that cost. Thanks again for all these videos, Tom! Keep 'em coming!
That’s the first I’ve heard of Bluetooth issues. I use an iPhone with Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth to a watch, a treadmill, my car… no issue having three of these things on the go at the same time. Two years with G6, and outside of the odd manual Bluetooth restart every few months, no issues.
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.
FSL3 is actually also released in the Netherlands (:
o echt? Dat is goed nieuws Jelle. Waar is ie te verkrijgen?
Thanks for the hint!
really? i'm in netherlands and can't buy it anywhere - how did u get it? where?
Where to buy libre 3
oh dont worry jyrem im 1 year in and ive gone really low and didnt even get a close sypmtom of fainting dexcom changed my life and it can not just be me that HATES doing my injection lots of people come up to me saying "yo you ok i heard a alarm" and im like yeah just got to sit down.
Most important to me is accuracy. Freestyle Libre 2 readings were always way off. I was hoping one of your topics would have been reliability. For the 1 year 1 was using freestyle libre, I had 4 sensor that didn't work right out of the box and 2 that failed early. I haven't been using the g6 for that long but I haven't had an issue in this area so far. How about the rest of you?
My Libre 14 day are consistently more accurate than my 2 trials on a G6. And in the USA, with my insurance plan, the G6 costs 11x the Libre 14 day. thats not an error - 11x.
One other thing about the Libre 3. Even though it is slightly less accurate than the Dexcom, at least what you saw during testing (that you showed, correct me if what I say now is wrong) is that the bias was always lower than your measured blood glucose. Though having high blood glucose is bad, it's not nearly as bad as low blood glucose, so "riding high" is a better outcome than getting a low blood glucose.
A simple question, I think you are American located in the States, how can you get libre 3 if it is available only in Germany as you told? Because I don't think I can get it in Italy..
You can actually. If you are willing to invest a bit of time into it it's possible. If you'd like some more guidance please reach out to me on my Patreon. I am happy to help!
Unfortunately, in my country, you need a doctor's prescription for the sensors. Also, my great "freedom of choice" health insurance provider determined that I wasn't diabetic enough for any kind of blood glucose meters or testing supplies. This means that for the Libre 2, it would cost me $800 or so for a year. I do not believe the Libre 3 is "approved" for use in my country.
since you've been diabetic for 30 years... whats your opinion on the Carnivore diet (meat, dairy product fats.. (no carbs).... my friend is a diabetic and he's been trying this diat and he swears by it ?????......
(this is not an advert or troll etc... it is a GENUINE question)
I have been using Libre 2 for about 2-3 months. Libre 3 is not available here yet. I find that the accuracy of the sensors varies significantly between sensor, and it is often necessary to "calibrate" the sensor against test strips at least once daily to determine how much to subtract from the reader reading. I generally find that the libre 2 reads higher than the test strips... and can vary over the life of the sensor. This can be especially true early in the life of the sensor.
Tom have you ever tried eversense cgm with a small disk inserted in your arm? The dexcom6,I don't like having to reprick my arm( or wherever every 10 days.) I have a buildup of scar tissue which makes my insulin not work properly. What do they do in Germany for lypohypertrophy? My doctor told me that NO one ever asked him about having that scar tissue removed by a plastic surgeon . I find that very odd. So he does not have a plan to fix lypohypertrophy but he wants me to call all the surgeons on the list he gave me( How do i know who is capable of doing a great job ). The first guy was a real nitwit finally the second visit he told me he could not perform the surgery. What a knucklehead. I'am not a doctor or a nurse (My Dr should know these people and their history or what he has heard about these doctor's from his doctor friends. I 'AM DISAPPOINTED IN HIM. MAKE THE EFFORT
I am so sorry to hear that. I have not tried Eversense yet but it is on my list!
There's never been any detail which supports your hypothesis - so there's not going to be many surgeons who will be willing to help you in this manner.
Is there something I can do to improve the connection of my dexcom6 to my apple watch to track blood sugars? The main reason I got my apple watch was to keep track of my blood sugars without having to get my iphone out of my purse or fanny pack to see my blood sugars. My apple watch hardly ever has the blood glucose numbers displayed, but it does seem to alert me to actual low numbers by vibrating. I would like to have the numbers displayed so that if I am biking or am being physically active, I can just glance down at my watch and see if I need to boost my sugar with a snack before actually hitting a low.
Dexcom gets a 2/10 for accuracy from me. It’s always super off, sometimes by 6(!) points (Mml) 😢. It’s practically UNUSABLE and not only on the first day. It improves slightly after TWO days but is still off by a LOT.
Hello all!
Where can I buy the sensor libre 3?
Which countries is available?
Thanks 🙏🙏
Why not no answer? Kindly
So far I am aware of two: Germany, Netherlands
Soon we will have a dexcom g7 which is suppose to be just has small.
I hope so! Looking forwward to the G/ very much! Can't wait! Thank you for commenting!
I’m always fear the needle may break off in my arm.
Do you know what ever happened to the development of the Dexcom G6+?
i can find any libra 3 in north american