FREE Real-Time UPDATE for Libre 2 (Just Like Dexcom)

Abbott just launched a huge upgrade to their Freestyle Libre 2 which makes it a real-time CGM. This update works with the LibreLink app only and not the Libre 2 reader. It is in the UK App Store and Google Play now so just update your app. In this video, I am sharing how the update works and rollout plans for further countries. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments.
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[@mikoshnanasi4366]

Love your videos! One small correction in that that not only are the libre 2 and 3 different sizes but also the accuracy is better on the libre 3. Libre2- 9.2%MARD, Libre3- 7.9% MARD

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes very valid point! I was referring to the general way systems work - scanning vs real time but should have made that clearer.

[@1802topcat]

Works really well. Have had this for nearly three weeks now. Its actually helped me to get even more control over my BG.

[@hospitality2485]

Great news! Thank you for the update !

[@thorritz8520]

I enjoy getting updates like this as in USA we are behind u folks but it's good news to hear more choices are coming. The more choices we have the better it is for us. Wonder when this might interface with tandem pump? Anyways enjoy ur videos.

[@SwirlingSoul]

Dutchie here, my partner is the diabetic with Libre 2, and no updated app here yet. Last update was februari 17th '23. Oh gosh I hope this arrives in NL soon too. What a wonderful update! My partner doesn't want the dexcom, so I am very happy to hear that Libre now also will display live on his phone app. Soon, at least. 🥰

[@erayesendir7676]

I am also not sure how accurate is this information about the update in Europe. In Austria, I also see no update on Librelink. Last update seems 8 months ago!

[@marcusjackson9978]

That’s because so far, it has only been rolled out in the UK. I believe that plan is to introduce it to the rest of Europe in the future. But it’s not happened yet.

[@elinespauwen2142]

They might not update the app in NL at all, because making the FSL2 a CGM instead of FGM means ppl without an RT-CGM indication (majority of those on insulin) won't have it covered anymore. See my other reaction as well.

[@keesvanlierop3257]

I found out about this only today, I called NL contact and they didn't even seem to be aware that this update existed in the UK 😬 seems like it's not coming soon.

[@williammariano4675]

Thanks! I'm from Brazil, and here we eagerly await the arrival of these new technologies

[@Dhufeeri]

Thats a really huge upgrade/update. And its wasn’t excepted from Libre 2. No need to wait for libre 3.

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes, very good news!

[@PelicanPines]

This is huge... first... I'm in USA. My app is at version 2.7. The version for the UK is 2.10. This is huge news people. This is wonderful news. Thanks for sharing Currently using a Libre 2 as my insurance won't cover a Libre 3.

[@dave3389]

The roll out for the update in the UK was an absolute nightmare, broke many ios devices and we were left without the ability to scan, it's all sorted now though and abbott did send two new sensors. The update is a game changer, love the fact I can just glance at my phone with no scanning, just hope a future update will let me get the readings on my watch

[@DCARA06]

maybe that is why we don't have it in Canada yet, although we are always last!

[@JeremiahMulford]

Jeremiah here. Great news. Can't wait for them to start the app roll out in the US. Hopefully we can get a timeline from Abbott. Btw, Thank you for your videos. Me and a friend just started a website for people that are diabetic and ham radio operators. Would love to do a zoom call with you sometime for an interview for the website.

[@newsspotterlivenews7025]

I’m happy can’t wait to put a new one on and really see how it works

[@RealMonoid]

Awesome, i'm a Dexcom user but i still have my old Libre 2 sensors lying around here.

[@SwissPGO]

Can you connect to the device and read the data from a mac/pc and read the date using your own software? Are the API's published? I want to be able to collect data directly and train an insulin dosing algorithm with it (together with readings from location and activity monitors) All these sensors are crippled in my opinion unless we have direct access to the measurement.

[@noelreynolds2356]

This is good news. I have Dexcom G7 and I am sick of it. I have had so many faulty sensors, which is a massive hassle. In my last batch of 9 G7 sensors, I had 7 fault. All needed to be returned separately. So bad

[@g7.yxngest835]

Hi Kamil, how do you change the background from white to black like you have?

[@worthybookjourney3231]

Still wanting Libre Freestyle to pair with Tandem.

[@ayman_khuzundar]

Very good news ! Thanks for sharing .. What about Apple watches ? Can we get readings there ? Also when is it expected to be coming to the other countries? Any idea ?

[@FatCatAnna]

Hi there - taking a break from my 2400 NM sail (let me tell you - changing out medical equipment in 2 m funky seas - fun fun). Curious, as I only have so much data left (trying to see if I can work from my sailboat). I'm trying to recall if you said that the Libre2 reader will work the same way as those that use a smart phone app when upgraded (I'm in Canada - where recently Libre3 has been approved - but still not available - but am happy with sticking with Libre2 in the meantime once app is available).

[@clivesimmonds9667]

Hi, thx for the video. Can you recommend a android smartwatch that works with the link app

[@benwardill6801]

Is there anyway I can get the constant readings onto my home screen or lock screen like with dexcom or do I always have too open the app for my readings. If so then may as scan

[@JohnDoe-yr5tg]

So I have the dexcom one and I loved the fact I can see everything the data it’s a huge eye opener but it’s a bid device and it feels like we’re being sold the poor man’s dexcom product would you or anyone swap to the libra 2 over the one would be great to know as the cost is definitely bigger but why that cost difference

[@stephan1646]

Danke!

[@courtneyrobinson3465]

There are strange little dots that appear in the Libreview glucose reports..do you know what those mean? Usually hours apart but not consistent

[@vonplatzz]

My daughter uses libre 3 and we often have issues with signal loss despite her phone being right next to her. It would be great to be able to scan the sensor in these circumstances which was an option when using a libre 2 with patched sw from a 3rd party offering cgm capability 'illegaly' (diabox). It's also useful when she is in the pool as the water interferes with the Bluetooth connection so we could get useful information in a potentially high risk of hypo situation. It's this a possibility with the new app? Although this is a great step forward it makes you wonder why they didn't go with this in the 1st place as the sensor was always continually sending data in order for the alarms to work. Keeping up with rivals seems like a worse incentive than providing better products to improve the quality of life of its end users but ho hum. Abbot is still way behind dexcom in terms of wearable suppport and pump integration, i hope these are also addressed in the future.

[@ulsterscot84]

Can you do a video to show if the libre 2 can be syncd up to a watch to show the 1 min updates of live levels

[@djm7494]

In Australia. My daughter has just put into her fresh libre2 so currently waiting the 60 mins. I’m wondering if the libre link UP works on my phone rather than a computer. (Not the follow app)

[@donalmccann32]

This is great news. Only a matter of time before it’s used with Tandem TSlim??

[@oldmate8626]

If only it would talk to the tandem pump. I love the size of Libre

[@salmana4239]

Hello Thanks for the video. I updated my app when it came out in Dubai. My new Libre 2 sensor worked just as you mentioned However, every time the app is logged out when phone goes to sleep I have to rescan physically Is that normal? Should it not remain connected

[@s_tv_kw]

bro can share or uploaded online so can see it in another pone or outside home for my grandma ?

[@sryadav53]

Can you wear your CGM sensor during airplane flights?

[@codevincible]

Is there a way to get the updates in real-time on a smartwatch? For example on an Apple watch

[@hakanfilipson6386]

Thanks for great video. Please note, however, that the upgrade is only available in the UK at this stage, not in the rest of Europe.

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes but rollout in ongoing from my understanding

[@joeboyle6728]

Thanks

[@Nerdabetic]

Thank you for your kind donation

[@karik666]

do you need to have your librelink app open all the time for it to work as a cgm?

[@Lutgerion]

Not sure how I feel about this tbh. I had Libre 3 for 3 months or so before switching back to 2, one of the biggest reasons being how much more the continuous updates absolutely drained my phone's battery. Hopefully they've found ways to make the app more efficient. The second biggest reason was those horrendous alarm sounds that they won't let you change...

[@suzannemorin8510]

Exactly

[@petergre100]

Do you know if the iOS app will be updated with the ability to add a widget?

[@worthybookjourney3231]

My son is trying a Libre 2 for the first time. It has to be scanned. Since this is getting close to a year old are there in updates? The scanning for him is a very slow process. It takes multiple tries to scan and then 20-30 seconds for it to actually display the number. He was using dexcom combined with Tandem. It was constant info but it was also way too many alarms for all sorts of reasons. He wants more control over the alarms. He needs a good night of sleep and dexcom/tandem does not allow that for him. We are in the US.

[@scovillesadventures7141]

I'm confused. I just got a libre 2 system with the reader as well. I started the sensor and tried to use the librelink app as described here and get a "sensor not compatable" error.

[@Nerdabetic]

I would call Abbott. Maybe you need to update the LibreLink app to the latest version

[@old_school_death_metal]

In germany, there is ONLY Libre 3 available for diabetes patients. Dont see the point (for gemany, might be different in other countries).

[@TheRazor1100]

i hate it! I really liked the possibility that I can use my Reader and my phone for glucose readings

[@noofalqamshui9796]

But what if I face a problem with connected to the app by the bluetooth! 😢 because it always asks for reconnect again and again.

[@duartebraga4780]

can you calibrate it ? work with smartwatch ?

[@Paul-T]

Good to see, but I have two questions before applying the update, that has just today appeared on Play Store for me. 1. Does the update still remove the 90 days of history that sits within the app, as reported by early adopters? 2. If the app, perhaps because I've stepped too far away from my mobile, doesn't receive one or more readings, do these get filled in once communication is restored?

[@Paul-T]

I've now updated the app and can provide answers to my own questions. 1. I still have my previous 90 days of data, so I guess the devs have sorted that one out. 2. As when I play golf, i leave my mobile in my bag and that causes signal losses to the phone, it would appear that when I scan the sensor manually (probably also if the mobile makes a successful connection at the next 1 minute slot) it is unclear whether it fills in the missing readings, as the graph just shows a horizontal line from the previous reading to the latest one. I'll need to leave it disconnected for longer to see if it fills the missing slots with actual proper readings or just uses the reading from the next connection to fill all of the slots.

[@neilreynolds432]

I live in the UAE is there anyway that I could get this update. It would be fantastic to be able to use the sensor to its potential and just does not seem fair

[@Nerdabetic]

Sadly no. As of today, it has only been rolled out to the UK App Store and Google Play. You can call your local Abbott Helpdesk and ask if they planning on launching it in Dubai. Worth adding that European Libre 2 users can try this DIY solution. Here is the link with some info which you might find helpful. xdrip.readthedocs.io/en/latest/install/libre2/#connect-to-the-sensor

[@TheMpdavies]

No update on my Android just changed my sensor as well using a samsung a52 5g

[@onionslaps]

Now that Libre readings are displayed in real-time, is there a way to display my blood sugar on my computer screen while I'm working?

[@zvikaso]

What a major update. I've just purchased Bubble Mini but couldn't make it work... now I won't bother with it. The update hasn't rolled out to my country yet, however, I'm travelling to the UK coming weekend - do you reckon I could download the app while in the UK and use the UK version outside of Europe ? Can the UK LibreLink version be configured to display values in mg/dl units? Thanks.

[@thomasdavidson4733]

I tried to change my units to mg/dl but the UK app wouldn’t give me the option 😢 so I’d be surprised if you can do it. It’s very country specific. The new software has been a nightmare for 100’s of users in the UK. I would wait for the problems to be ironed out. I’m not getting any alarms at the moment.

[@zvikaso]

@@thomasdavidson4733 Thanks for the response. I can't wait because I'm only in Europe for a short while, and I'll be in the UK for only a weekend it's a take or leave it situation. In my country it will probably take months (up to a year+) to catch on, as it usually is the last country on the planet to rollout changes :( I will try to download the UK version in the coming weekend, as it is the only country that currently has 2.10 t0 the best of my understanding. If the only problem is the alarms, I can live with that. As long as it will work as a cgm with a sensor from a different continent (and the readings are accurate), I'd be a happy camper. Do you get accurate readings with the 2.10 version?

[@johnwilson4564]

I am from Canada and mine looses Signal and yes it like right beside me in bed and it’s looses signal so if I go low I wouldn’t know it was fine till the update

[@eugeniosalexander4486]

Freestyle Libre 2 with Night Clock v2.10.38 AMAZING!

[@RS-sj6tl]

The update was the right step forward. Still lacking essential features such as app widget but Abbot will get there at some point

[@Nerdabetic]

I hope they will. Lots of digital features are missing from widgets to Apple Watch

[@garrylloyd8640]

Can we link to the Apple Watch please ? Thank you! Obtaining the glucose updates/readings

[@Nerdabetic]

I wish the answer was yes! No, just phone app for both users and followers. Maybe soon ahahah

[@garrylloyd8640]

@@Nerdabetic thank you and keep up the good work. I’m using the miao miao with the tomato app and it works great (glucose readings to Apple Watch), however would be nice to ditch the miao miao. And only having the libre sensor. I currently site on my thigh, and insulin pump on other thigh, fixed with rock tape. No one knows or ever sees them 👍 Much better than on the arms or stomach. ❤️

[@Nerdabetic]

Thanks a lot! Yes for regular phone use you can ditch miaomiao but that will not show on the watch. Seems like you have a solid set up which is reliable which is the main thing

[@SauloBenigno]

I’m still waiting for Libre 2 here in Brazil 😢

[@russellbrooks6485]

Had an update two weeks ago doesn’t really work it starts and stops working at all times still have to to scan with phone to keep data up to date .

[@Nerdabetic]

Really bad! How frequently would you say this happens? How would you rate reliability out of 10?

[@russellbrooks6485]

@@Nerdabetic lt loses connection every ten minutes if it works it would be fantastic but there must be some small problems still with it.

[@deelirious]

Thanks for sharing, I was wondering, I don’t trust libreview software very much in general.

[@DJFreshJuice]

Damn my sensor runs out tomorrow and I still don't have the update on android

[@zvikaso]

Hi there. Could you make a video on the different methods to get the readings on a smartwatch? I read about different ways with different software/apps - you are the tech expert (🙂) so you'd probably swim in this sea of knowledge like a fish. As far as I heard, there are : a LL+LLU option with Gwatch wear option a Juggluco + xdrip option a Diabox + xdrip option etc ... quite a few more. It's all so confusing. An expert's help is required :) I have an old smartwatch that used to work back in the days of Libre 1 with MM1 and xDrip, so I've got xDrip installed on my Huawei Watch 2. It all fell apart with Libre 2. However, if I can't connect my old watch in the new up to date setup, I'd gladly buy a new Samsung watch to regain the feature of glucose reading on the watch. It is a game changer. Please make a video on that.

[@clivebeck2ndaccount557]

This works well for me on a iPhone

[@dnbcone]

Ive still not got the update? Anyone else? (Ive got a fold 3 and in uk)

[@Nerdabetic]

Android update should now have reached most if not all of UK and Ireland. Rollout began 24 July. I don’t know which smartphones are compatible but if your Librelink app works then it should work with the update. Your google account is UK?

[@gregflowers83]

Hey how did you get dark mode turn on?

[@Nerdabetic]

On iPhone? Go to control centre- hold on display brightness and dark mode toggle will appear. Turn on.

[@user-fs7bn1qh1z]

Waiting for this update in Saudi Arabia

[@RichardBlock-tu1fn]

My libre2 us doesn't show real time

[@DCARA06]

I can't wait!!!!! Still not available in Canada. Lets goooooooooooo

[@Nerdabetic]

Let me know how you find it when it comes :)

[@DCARA06]

@@Nerdabetic It's here!! My daughter downloaded the new app on her phone two nights ago and started a new sensor (I couldn't wait even though the sensor she had on had 9 days left). Loving it!! She still needs to scan after alarms to make them stop but I like that. it keeps her aware of what her BG is doing. I also really like that if we're not getting her readings because there;s a signal loss or something, she still has the option to scan. I don't know how other CGMs work, but the libre doesn't keep a log of the minute by minute updates in the logbook. You can see them on the graph but if there is a signal loss the graph truncates back to the last scan so you can't see the updates you were getting after the last scan until the signal is restored. Anyway, I am checking her BG from my LibreLinkUp app constantly and it is so nice to know at any given time where her BG is when she isn't with me and I don't need to nag her to scan.

[@matthiasra1806]

What's the reason behind Abbot still investing in Libre 2? Why don't they roll out Libre 3 globally?

[@Nerdabetic]

In the UK, Libre 2 is available via Primary Care ( GP/ family doctor) whereas Libre 3 is only available with CGM funding via diabetologist/ diabetes consultant/ Bringing real time to Libre 2 makes it accessible to thousands more people and makes a very serious competitor to Dexcom ONE.

[@RS-sj6tl]

I can't find the update 😂 but thanks for the heads up. Will keep trying

[@Nerdabetic]

Link to the UK App Store is in the description. If it is not in your App Store it means it has not been updated in your region yet.

[@RS-sj6tl]

Play store has only the update from Feb'23. That's a shame, I'm changing the sensor in 2hrs

[@Nerdabetic]

It is a phased rollout. They had an absolutely shambolic rollout with removals of apps and re-uploads. 2.10 is the not stable. I would keep checking the store to see when it comes to you

[@RS-sj6tl]

@@Nerdabetic definitely. Thanks again for sharing great news that noone would even suspect to happen 👍

[@RS-sj6tl]

Update is here. Just need to wait to start the new sensor

[@sorshamooncake]

Can't have it in the US? It's the US! We're the center of the universe whaaaaaat!

[@CarlosRestrepoImages]

Do you think the Libre 1 could work or be hacked fort this?

[@Paul-T]

I don't think this would work for the Libre 1, as that wasn't able to deliver the alarms that the older version of the app for Libre2 can. As the LibreLink (for Libre2) app would probably be the place that the readings would be compared to the alarm levels, set by the user, the Libre2 sensor must have been already sending readings to the app every minute anyway. This is why the new update can work, as instead of just comparing it to the alarm levels, it is now recording them as actual readings. Perhaps a bit odd that they didn't do this in the first place really.

[@Imstoyan]

I hope this update come to The Netherlands soon 🙏

[@SwirlingSoul]

i prefer them to work out de "kinderziektes" first ;-) But I too hope my partner will get this update soon here in NL!

[@GetRevved]

My experience: After updating the app, my current sensor that had a few days left was now working real time without scanning, brilliant! After that sensor ended, my next sensor didn't get real time data, it just said "signal loss" the whole time so had to scan all the time, the next sensor is exactly the same, "signal loss" and needs scanning. Rubbish!

[@zvikaso]

Hi, Thanks for sharing. Did you eventually find out what was the problem? Are you using the latest update? In which country do you reside?

[@Nerdabetic]

Thanks for sharing!!! Haven’t heard of that before. Interesting how the first one did work well and then the others didn’t. Mind me asking which phone you using?

[@GetRevved]

@@Nerdabetic Yeah it’s very frustrating. I’m using an iPhone 14 Pro with latest version of the app. Seems like a lot of people are having this problem from checking Libre Facebook groups.

[@The_Daliban]

Why wouldn’t you use the Libre3? Isn’t it available everywhere?

[@ItsLimby]

in uk we don't pay for our diabetic gear and only the 2 is being paid for by the NHS if we want libre 3 we would need to buy our own,

[@The_Daliban]

@@ItsLimby oh ok. I was wondering. Thanks🙏🏻

[@Nerdabetic]

I would add that Libre 2 is on prescription whereas Libre 3 requires full CGM funding which is more challenging to get.

[@The_Daliban]

@@Nerdabetic oh wow. I didn’t know that. Sometimes you don’t realize how lucky you are. Hope you can get it easier soon🙏🏻

[@SauloBenigno]

Not here in Brazil. Only Libre 1

[@musababdelsalammustafa3986]

Not working with me ios 17

[@michaelhill7045]

Giving a reading automatically every minute - does that increase injury from radio frequencies emitted from these devices? Why do you think the company limited testing before to occasional scanning - perhaps every ten to fifteen minutes? Simply a lack of forethought in the marketing department?

[@rohanbhusari2184]

Waiting in India

[@lavellvelez2157]

I’m sorry but dexcom 1 is what?

[@Nerdabetic]

Here is my video covering it all kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqG9mWdnobGBjrc

[@caltzun]

Bro m Diabetes tip 1 and i have Libre 3 its better

[@EymertVRSTGT]

It doesn't matter how bad Abbott tries to pretend it's just as good as Dexcom: Extremely varying/noisy readings every minute are still inaccurate and bad for reliable DIY closed looping (Ask ythe openaps/androidaps community). It is also clear tha Abbott knows very well in which countries it can wait with improvements (countries like The Netherlands, where FSL2 is the only sensor funded in the public healthcare insurance)

[@daq1882]

Not available in Luxembourg, Abott sucks

[@bethaneydunne9682]

What Pump works with Libre 2 and are they contre loop do the communicate thanks did you get my email hope can be friends 😊😊😊

[@Nerdabetic]

Currently Libre 2 does not communicate with any insulin pumps. Freestyle Libre 3 works with mylife YpsoPump. Have a great day