5 Tricks Secrets & Hacks For The All New Freestyle Libre 3 & Libre 2 CGM's!
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- In this video we'll discuss 5 little known tricks, secrets, hacks and tips for the Freestyle Libre 3, Freestyle Libre 2, and Freestyle Libre 14 day continuous glucose monitors.
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[DISCLAIMER: While I am a Physician Assistant, none of the content I post should be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions about your diabetes management and overall health.]
Let me know your favorite tip, trick or hack for the Freestyle Libre!
Thank you so much I really appreciate your tips on this!
Thank you so much, Scott! I'm only a minute into your video here and you've provided the answer I was seeking. This is my first time wearing any CGM and I've only been wearing my FL3 for about 17 hrs. Last night, 1.5 hrs after going to bed, I was woken by the app "low glucose" alarm which I knew immediately was false, but took a manual reading at that time with a strip reader just to be sure, and wow, it was way off. The app never registered that low reading on the graph or 'time in ranges'. If other users are reporting inconsistencies, inaccuracies, false alarms in the first 24 hours, that gives me hope and I'll be patient and hang in there. I knew, prior to trying a CGM, that there could be inconsistencies between the CGM readings and my manual glucometer and I found that to be true yesterday, but I didn't know that the FL3 could be off during the first 24rs. This morning I noticed the two meters are now giving consistent results - I've taken 3 manual reading for compaison so far and they match the FL3, so I'll be patient and wait.
Thanks...very helpful tips and tricks. My favorite is the one about how to get a Sensor Report Form. I was tired of having to call customer support.
Great information. Thank you so much!
Thank you so so much!
Thank you so much for the information! 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you. This was very helpful. Can using the arm affect the accuracy or performance of the sensor?
Thanks for the good information!
You bet!
thank you for the tips! learned about libreview... :)
No problem! Thank you!
Great tip, started doing this I also use skin ta ck and a skin patch which works great. Thanks for the tips.
No problem! Thank you!!
I have been type 1 for 50 years now. Just put on my very first sensor! Really looking forward to not having to prick my poor fingers anymore! I like the hack about soaking a new sensor the 24 hours ahead of time.; Will try that if I remember, haha. Nice to know that you are a type 1 also so you what we are all dealing with. I have found in my 50 years of dealing with t1d that many healthcare providers treat you like they know all about your issues when the are not diabetic at all and can't possibly understand all the ins and outs of taking care of diabetes 24/7. Looking forward to finding more of you videos.
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Thank You!
No problem!
Do you have to keep the skin tac off the center area where the needle goes in your arm?
I'd recommend the bandage patches. I used to regularly knock of the sensor, being large and clumsy. Doesn't happen any more. They last about 12 days, but when they're off, the sensor is still stuck on hard because it's been protected all the time.
Hi - Which brand/product do you use?
@@MsAdreaL Got them on Amazon.
Do I put the patients Logan in name and password to be alerted their levels on my phone?
How do I hook up to my galaxy 5 watch plz?
Are there any way to erase the data after 90 days on the reader?
In the video you said you would post the link for the Sensor Support form. I can't find it. Can you please post it or tell me where to find it? Thank you so much. The videos are very helpful!!!
Thank you! Heres the link: www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/sensor-support-form.html
The last 9 out of'10 sensors make it about 5-6 days then the accuracy goes downhill bad until it basically says I'm dead the good thing is if i get lucky and one does last 14 days it is almost impossible to get it off.
Do you have the web link to get a sensor replacement? I’d much rather fill out an online form that talk on the phone as my hearing isn’t great.
www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/sensor-support-form-questions.html
The last libre sensor stopped working after 5 days. The customer support line was less than helpful.
Even though my glucose changes throughout the day, the arrow next to the reading is always horizontal, never indicating glucose is rising all falling. Is this indicate a bad sensor?
So a horizontal line still indicates a change in glucose levels, just a slow gradual one (Less than 0.06 mmol/L (1 mg/dL) per minute). Slow changes are normally a good sign that youre keeping your glucose levels fairly well controlled so you must be doing something right!
Just got my first L2. RE: the "soaking" method, since this is my first one, is it possible to have it on 24 hours before scanning and activating it, so I have reliable numbers from the start or is soaking only when going from one CGM to a new one? Thanks!
You can place the new sensor ahead (24-48 hrs) of finishing the current one as long as you don't activate it until ready.
is there a way to calibrate the Libre? When I did a trial run, I did not see that option. If they want to pair this with a pump in the future, that would be a necessity I would think as the pump would be getting inaccurate data. thoughts?
Unfortunately there is no way to calibrate the current Libre sensors as they come factory calibrated. Even the new Libre 3 has no way to calibrate. Dissapointing as both the Dexcom G6 and G7 allow for calibration which I feel is an essential feature.
@@diabetesdailydigest I thought not (I did a trial of it) and that is a HUGE game changer. If it is off, then your pump is delivering incorrect basil rates. NOW, if it is close to Dexcom, that happens about 1 in 4 sensors. That can't happen. If you are in tight control, you need that cgm to be dead on. I appreciate your channel and look forward to more content!
If I pre-apply the libre3 24hrs ahead, do I still get 14 days when I activate it, or does it drop to 13 because of the pre-application?
No, you apply the warm up sensor 24 hours prior to the other sensors expiration so you don’t wind up losing any time. Just make sure not to start the other sensor until the other one expires.
I recommend filling out an online complaint with the USA FDA every time Freestyle stops doing what it's suppose to do, either stay on your arm or just Quits Working and / or is way off in reading.
Either spend money to fix it or spend money on the federal government on your lawyers. We're already paying too much in the USA for this on ssdi out of pocket. THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO 30 DAYS IN ONE DEVICE. There is one smaller than a maggot 1/8 inch diameter 1 inch long. THAT LAST ONE YEAR.
I can not open the applicator. It is to hard
What can I do?
Would the attachment be affected with an active lifestyle like weight lifting?
Type 1 for 35 years, Age 45 here. I do heavy weightlifting. Have for the better part of 15 years. Squat/Deads in the mid-350lb's to give you an idea of what I'm moving. I've used the L3 for 6 months now. No problem in the gym. Stays on fine. The only times I've ripped out a sensor is on door jambs not at the gym! Ha. Highly advise using one for all athletes. Knowing your real time bsl is a game changer!
@@joneric13 That is impressive! Keep up the outstanding work on self improvement. Thank you for your helpful info 👍
@@LATOHOUSTON Absolutely! Will do :) I hope using a CGM brings you gains!
How do you shut off the dang alarm? It went off at 1 in the morning last night and I’m not doing that! I don’t mind if it blinks or shows a banner, but I’m not ok with that alarm going off in meetings or other awkward situations.
OMG , I just am dealing with this for 24 hours! Bullshit
readings and alarms! Perhaps the second day will be livable ? Any solution for the alarms ?
If you’re using the reader you can shut off all alarms, if you’re using the phone you can shut off all alarms except the urgent low glucose alarm. The first 24 hours are always a bit unreliable and you many have more variations in glucose levels leading to more alarms.
My husband sent me the freestyle libre link up app. Something we have found to be very curious is that on my linkup app I can move the white bar on the graph along the graph line and it tells me the exact reading and time data for that period, but... the freestyle libre app that my husband has does not give a line that you can move around to get more precise readings about the graph data. Have you found that to be true also?
Thanks for sharing this. I was wondering why I couldn't scrub on the graph to see my previous blood sugar readings. I downloaded the link app and shared the readings with myself. Weird that they don't allow the actual user more/most detailed information about... Themselves. 😑
The company will probably want all the data. You only get what you need.
Is there a way to use the sensor for more than 14 days? Or will I have to buy it all the time?
Unfortunately every 14 days it will expire, no way to bypass it.
The chemical inside often doesn't even last that long. This is not a battery problem.
An app called Glimp
I sometimes have trouble getting the Libre 2 to discharge fully when using the applicator, it will get stuck halfway out and not release from the applicator. Has anyone else had this issue, or am I doing something wrong?
Not just you, I’ve had this problem in the past too. I think it’s a bit better with the Libre 3 applicator though.
@@diabetesdailydigest Good to know! My endo recently got me switched over to the L3.
I'm a type 2 insulin user. I seem to be having a problem with my Libre 2 cgm . I started using them in June. In all this time. I have only had 3 sensors last the full 14 days. 2 if them failed within 24 hrs. The others lasted anywhere from 7 to ten days. A number if them started giving me ultra low readings. I have received replacements. But I can't seem to be able to contact someone about this problem. Is there a possibility that the libre 2 may be incompatible with my body chemistry. This is quite frustrating. Many of the results are a 40 point difference. I have had numerous low arms during the night. And some during the day. Any suggestions by you or your readers would be appreciated.
Two things that might help, first, make sure you drink plenty of water and keep your fluids up. Second stay away from high doses of vitamin C, as this may make the meter read incorrectly.
Same with my father in law. Last two sensors have been showing 40-60 units off from the finger prick readings. For days, and there is no way to calibrate it.
I just recently got my sensor. And it doesn’t work. It’s off anywhere from 15 points to 60 points. It always says my glucose levels are lower than they actually are. It’s too expensive to not have accurate results. Even with my insurance it’s going to cost me $40 for one sensor. That’s crazy. So unfortunately I am going to have to stick with the old fashioned finger pricking method.
I’m adding an update to my comment above. I have to say I don’t mind picking my finger at all. And I like that my numbers are accurate. It really is not that big of a deal. I don’t know how I will feel years from now. But right now it’s no biggie.
Is there a way to recalibrate the libre 2?
Unfortunately not, each sensor comes factory calibrated.
Be careful about your phone’s operating system. Mine upgraded and now it’s no longer compatible with the sensor. I’m on iOS 7.4. The highest compatible system is 7.3.03. What are you supposed to do about that?!
two libres on your body confuse the app
THEY HAVE NEVER RESPONDED TO ANY OF MY QUESTIONS OR EMAILS OR COMMENTS FORM,
I FIND ONE IN EIGHT FS L 2 TO BE BAD, THE BEST RUN WAS ONE IN TWELVE.
CUSTOMER SERVICE is 💩
They are so inaccurate, to the point of uselessness!!!
Rubbish
@@Bobblenob don't lecture me about the sensor I am currently using, and my experiences with it sir!!!
@@donice88 hit a sore spot did I.
@@Bobblenob noooooo, you just shouldn't discount people's actual experiences
@@donice88 why not. That’s exactly what you did to me in your first reply
Freestyle Libre are free in Australia
That is so awesome. I wish that were the case here in the US, sadly it can be quite expensive for some people.
And in the UK, if you fulfil the strict criteria for having them prescribed on the National Health Service...
Probably everywhere except the USA 😉.
That's not correct, they are not free for people with type 2 in Australia. Only for certain client groups who have type 1, but they have to meet the requirements set out by government.
Sorry man but the sensors cost nothing
Only if your insurance covers it
Really great information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!