Freestyle Libre 2- Everything You Need To Know

[@briankimble9213]

Are you for real??? with a low alarm the Libre 2 is a game changer

[@andyvarley4132]

Possibly the fine detail of looking, panicking and over-treating (Hi, I'm Andy, I over treat my lows) is better than looking, scanning, panicking and over-treating??

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree80]

You can set it basically so you can treat a low, before you get it.

[@saraheart2804]

All I need to know is my low and highs. Anything in between is great. I set my range from 75 to 170. I will tighten it up as I get better at using it.

[@65caracharlie]

If a person is sleeping and low, does the alarm go off, or you would need to use reader?

[@iCaveDave]

Just jumped in here because my 6 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 a couple of weeks ago and a couple of days ago got Libre 2 - Still getting used to what we need to do - but being a bit techy we're using the iPhone as well as the handset to track things. Impressed so far!

[@Sunshine-vz2on]

How’s ur son? Same for my 4 year olds:(!!!

[@hardlyart]

I for one cannot wait for the next, (next) gen Libre. When I can glance at my apple watch and see my real time BG...... but we have come soooo far since i was diagnosed 25years ago.

[@Nerdabetic]

Technology is amazing isn't it ! Hope you safe Marc.

[@Lilacleaf49065]

I remember taking insulin with a bottle! A nurse way back then always told me this would happen and I'm glad it did.

[@JennySparkz]

@@Nerdabetic Sadly the failure rates on the Libre 2 are horrific. Despite the concept being amazing if you are self funding its not a recommended buy

[@kmirvo12]

I have been using the dexcom g6 cgm for almost 2 years now. It does have the alarms for lo’s and high’s, unlike the libre it DOES tell you what the numbers are. The only down side is that the sensors, (75% of the time) stops before it’s expiration date. Yet, if you contact dexcom they will send it free of charge. I definitely need the alarms with the numbers shown, I am very brittle with sugars being dangerously low as well as high. This is especially crucial when I am sleeping. I just wish the sensor/transmitter was flatter like the libre. I did hear when they come out with the g7 it will be a lot flatter. I do get many signal losses, prematurely stopping (mostly 2-3 days prior). Which means there you go AGAIN changing it out. Sometimes, my sugar is not the same as when I use the finger prick method. Yet, not a 20# number difference, which would mean a big difference in the insulin dosage. Overall, right now this is what works for me, so I have to stay with it. Thank you for sharing all your information with us!

[@Nerdabetic]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I am also very excited for Dexcom G7 CGM!

[@RSP2B2B]

@@Nerdabetic What does CGM mean?

[@michellerahrig2320]

@@RSP2B2B glucose continuous meter I believe

[@Tiger-ok2dn]

@@RSP2B2B CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitoring.

[@baggie1979]

If the Libre 2 has built in Bluetooth why would you still need a separate Blutooth transmitter?

[@willscubingchannel3062]

This is what i’m wondering, i dont get how it can alarm but doesnt act like a CGM?

[@thabaldwookiee1692]

Thanks so much I just got approved for my system and you answered all the questions no one else has.

[@Superflow25]

is it available in Canada?

[@Nerdabetic]

Not at the moment 😃

[@lynnshell78]

I can add to this Abbott has no timeline as to when us Canadians will able to get the libre 2 lot of us have ask.

[@EditorStevo]

Does anyone know when this will become available in the UK? Can't find any information anywhere

[@EditorStevo]

@J-GO ....i get it for free as I'm in the UK so I'd rather get notified during the night rather than going into hypo then finding out. Maybe you stop moaning about improvements (which it is) and start actually thanking these people who are looking to help people with diabetes lead a better life

[@EditorStevo]

@J-GO why you so angry and negative? Cheer up, there's more to life than smacking your enraged fingers onto a keyboard to complain about how they should do everything you want them to do. You do know that millions go into research for these products yeah. Calm down boomer

[@Lilacleaf49065]

The NHS (in the uk) is now offering the 2! Very glad because I have always suffered overnight lo's or highs to avoid them. This is gonna make my life soooooo much easier.

[@martinwoodworth3715]

Can tell you don't live in Leicestershire!

[@murrayno5]

Thank you so much for the very insightful video. Just a couple of points both to you and to fellow iabetic peeps. I loved freestyle libre 1. I changed to dexcom due to wanting CGM. I loved Dexcom when it worked but was flawed with technical issues with lack of Bluetooth connectivity being the main culprit. I have put this down to the fact I use an android phone as opposed to an iPhone... have other android phone users had similar problems? I love the concept of Freestyle 2 primarily due to its NFC function with the hopeful back up of alarms with low readings from the Bluetooth. The fact I have to scan to get a number is not much more hassle than having to take my phone out in the first place. I would be interested to know what your thoughts are? Thanks again for all your help

[@richardharkness6777]

Your sense of humor is refreshing!

[@kelliekblanco4405]

Can't wait to get my libre 2 so excited for alarm use.

[@JessieSnyder-sr8kt]

I need too know how do you change the battery in the free style libre 2

[@TCSkiFilms]

I love my libre freestyle. Before I received the reader I paired my smartphone and the app. When I did get the reader three days laterit gave me a message that a previous device was already monitoring it and it couldn't do it. Do I care? Not really because I keep my phone with me all the time and having to keep the reader with me all the time certainly wouldn't be as convenient as using my cell phone. Is that going to hold true with the libre to that uses Bluetooth? Will it only pair up to the original device that you use and shut out other devices?

[@stevencrippin7596]

@Sinister 1 I have the Freestyle Libre 2 system and it wont work with the Freestyle link app. Do you know how I can use my phone to scan my Freestyle Libre 2 sensor?

[@leanardpoon6219]

My Libre II just stopped recharging. Is there a battery that can be replaced?

[@twelfthgarden6178]

Dude, are you a type 1 diabetic? How could you have missed the point so entirely? The user-set Libre 2 alarms reduce the need to check all the time, it's the first time I've had a peaceful full night's sleep without having to wake up and check, safe in the knowledge that I'll be alerted (at any time, actually, day and night) should I need to take any action. A whole level of fear and control removed from me, it's liberating. Thank you Libre 2! Absolutely amazing!

[@paulhung2142]

Absolutely BS you're putting out. These meters average between 30 and 100 off from my glucose machine. Always lower readings. I'm finished with these scam CGM monitors!

[@CGrantL]

@@paulhung2142 it’s not necessarily wrong, it’s just another part of your body - your blood glucose can vary depending on the tissue you take it from.

[@paulhung2142]

@@CGrantL I can't believe I wrote that a year ago. The Libre 2 can sometimes be off by 30 points from a finger prick meter. Overall I'm satisfied with mind and it usually within 5% of my hand held meter. My big issue is eating too many sweets which is not the meter's fault.

[@crystalseverance9836]

Do you know when it will be available in the US?

[@Nerdabetic]

Abbott has submitted Libre 2 to the FDA as an iCGM ( interoperable CGM). It is now all in FDAs hands. As soon as it is , I will definitely discuss it in detail in my monthly diabetes technology report so stay tuned 😉

[@lynnshell78]

I will tell you this fda will make a decision and 3 min later health canada will make there's I am canadian so I tell you from experience that happened with the 1st gen libre

[@heart2heart2023]

How do you replace the battery in these?

[@rosathomas7620]

What is the price?

[@joanneskene2305]

Is this any good fir type 2 diabetics? Thank you.

[@SherrydKhan]

I have freestyle libre 2 it keeps losing the wireless connection as a result keeps giving me incorrect readings. How do you handle that.

[@RE-ve7no]

I was hoping to find out some information about the sensor you use with FL2. Is it still 14 days rotation?

[@michellerahrig2320]

Yes

[@jimmysuarez2542]

I just got mine 🤪 is this compatible with the omnipod or omnipod dash? Thanks

[@cathyprusinski2420]

Just started on the Libre 2 and the alarm keeps going off saying I'm like 62 but when I test myself I'm 77 and have no low symptoms. Not sure how I like this yet. Also, are we supposed to take our BG on this machine vs our machine we've had all along?

[@James-gk2pq]

Do you need to inject the sensor into the skin or just push it onto the skin? In other words, is there some kind of needle?

[@danielharper2376]

how do you reset the freestyle libre2? I had a sensor fall off and I tried putting on a new sensor and when I scan the new sensor it says "incompatible sensor"

[@kathryndelluna8860]

How do I change the battery.?

[@JessieSnyder-sr8kt]

How do you change battery

[@henryverghese2209]

Nice video. I've been using Libre sensor for past 2 years but I always miss one thing that is alarm. I used to wake up during mid night because of LO glucose level. Suddenly I had to check with my sensor and with finger prick for double sure. Then I have to eat to come back in normal range but this all could not go long. I read many blogs and watch many videos for the CGM device which gives alarms. For last six month I've been using Blucon with my libre sensor which gives me reading every 5 minutes on my phone and watch without scanning my sensor. Most importantly it gives me alarms whenever my glucose goes out of range. I think this is the best combination. I can share my readings with my caregiver and loved ones.

[@HoosierSquarebodyGarage]

But you always have to scan, it doesn't just show you automatically?

[@sandrashea6804]

What is the slot for in front for

[@galyna9576]

just started to use it couple of hours ago and here is your video :) many thanks!!! :)

[@Nerdabetic]

Hahahaha what a coincidence. I hope all is well. Please keep us updated on what you think about Libre 2

[@bridgetwynn3815]

What do I do if my sensor falls out

[@Moniqsnails]

Do you know of any companies that make a holder or phone type of case for the reader To protect it from being dropped.

[@jmanjman4427]

So will it alarm you of a low at night without scanning

[@Nerdabetic]

Yeah it will. No scanning is required for alarms . You need to scan to get your number and arrow. The alarm which is working always will say ‘ low’ but not how low. Hope this makes sense

[@suzannezehner8866]

I feel more than dumb, I can't get my phone to sync with the sensor. I installed the app but sensor continues to say its not compatible. Also, I did not get a reader with my sensor package. Is the reader separate?

[@marcoshernandez1427]

Mine keeps asking fore a finger glucose test. Is this done on this equipment? It's my sons first day with this equipment. I see it has a port for a test strip.

[@sarahbannon4752]

Can a Miao Miao still be used with the Libre 2?

[@Nerdabetic]

Miaomiao 2 can be used with it 😊

[@mechellemcalley]

Thanks for the video, very helpful as always.. Im still using maio maio 1. Do you know if libre 2 is compatible with both maio maio 1 and 2? I follow my son with Samsung phone, maio maio, xdrip and libre I also use, Samsung Active 2 smartwatch with G watch App.

[@CathyGrauer]

I am new to this. My reading is showing “Hi”, with no number big and in bold. The graph is showing 150 for each reading. Shouldn’t a result number be showing, instead of “Hi” each time?

[@sammysaunders]

Can you set it so it just sends an alert to your phone without the beep for low alarm? My daughter is embarrassed of having an alarm go off in class?

[@babydoll3554]

How much does it cost

[@LyallRamone]

Are the alarms transmitted just after you scan? What is the point of that? Or does the sensor send data to phone/ device continuously? Ie you only have to scan to see the numbers, the alarms are just whether you are heading high of low.

[@ijosev]

The alarms will sound without you manually scanning them as long as the reader is within range of the sensor, but then you have to actually manually scan to see what the actual number is. I don’t really understand how it can do this yet can’t just display the readings automatically without scanning. Anyway it’s better than nothing but once you acknowledge the alarm, it won’t go off again unless you purposely set a reminder for it to go off again, so if you’re crashing down, it alarms once it goes below your set level and once you clear the alarm you’re on your own. Not very effective.

[@maxxs.9648]

Does this freestyle libre2 works withe the ios app on iphone11

[@rabiaasif6922]

Hi i want to know which is best libre or libre 2? And is this sensor is painful or no? And after applying sensor how many times in a day we can check our blood sugar level? Please let me know i need help???

[@Nerdabetic]

Libre 2 is an updated version of Libre 1. There is no limit of testing with Libre CGM so you can scan as many times as you like!

[@rabiaasif6922]

Nerdabetic Thankyou sooo much i am glad u respond me.

[@esotericvirago944]

Does it require upgraded sensors or do the libre use the same sensors as the original and sre you saying it alarms you of a low without scanning?

[@Nerdabetic]

Yeah. Sensors for libre 2 are different to libre 1. Have a nice day

[@loriphilrauen9494]

I like my libra but twice it has went off before I have got it in my arm. What can I do

[@shelleygrooming]

I’m from the US and I use Freestyle Libre. Can u purchase the Freestyle Libre 2 over the counter in the UK? I’m coming this summer and I would like to buy it if I can. Can u use ur phone to scan the FL2? Or just the reader? Thanks so much!

[@Nerdabetic]

If Libre 2 was available in the UK then yes. It is not available in the UK. But libre 1 is in selected pharmacies!

[@alexandrosventouras8699]

Good job. Any idea if the alarms work at the android mob app or are there only available at the reader?

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes, alarm work on the Librelink app also. iOS for now and Android soon. I couldn't show this as Libre 2 app is not available in the UK App Store :)

[@Isabella-bb3wu]

This is honestly so anticlimactic, I thought Libre 2 was going to be an actual CGM... guess it's time for a switch to Dexcom

[@Nerdabetic]

Both have great features. I chose dexcom 😄

[@hardlyart]

@@Nerdabetic Libre = free. Dexcom = ££££

[@Nerdabetic]

Very valid point Marc. I need to pay for both so easier decision for me :)

[@sexynerd34]

I have a device that sits on top of the sensor, called a LinkBluCon, from a company called Ambrosia. It turns it into an actual CGM. Now it always shows my blood sugar on my Android watch and phone notification bar. The freestyle libre is the only reading I trust from any meter or sensor.

[@mden2490]

@@hardlyart great point you make!! I live in the US and even with insurance it cost me 1400.00 a year ( includes sensors and transmitters), but still costly. Libre 2 708.00 a year ( libre 2 was just released last week), so it is still more cost effective to get a separate reader like mm2 or bubble for 150.00 one time cost and with libre 2 bubble/MM2 in terms of (mean readings accuracy) vs Dexcom I suspect standard deviation should be low?

[@thibautmallet1194]

thanks you again for your insight it is a very small upgrade, but as its at no extra price I guess we will eventually do you know when the libre 3 will be available? thanks again good job

[@LightSportMan]

Can you use it and also a iPhone at the same time?

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes, you can use the reader and Librelink in the same time

[@bahmanmahdavi2122]

@@Nerdabetic Can you scan with the LibreLink App on your iphone? Or do you need the reader to actually get the reading? I know Dexcom you can use the iPHone app without the reader/receiver.

[@drizztdurden9045]

@@Nerdabetic Hello I've received an information by Abbott... "Please note, the optional alarms are only available on the device that activated the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor that you just set, i.e. either the FreeStyle Librelink application or the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader." :(

[@Ozzieowl99]

Is the touchscreen better on this one? I have one coming soon and my libre 1 screen is really bad

[@jennaottwell9359]

Do you need the Freestyle Libre 2 meter to activate or use the Freestyle Libre 2 sensor? Can you activate the sensor with your smartphone? Wondering if it is necessary to buy the meter or can I just use my smartphone.

[@keepitsimple693]

Price?

[@ginakretschmann5783]

Does Libre 2 use the same sensors as Libre?

[@Jade-902]

He said no.

[@txd3858]

They are different, Libre 2 has alarm and slightly more accurate than the Libre. But if you use NightRider with Libre you have a solution far better than Libre 2 because with Libre 2 you still need to scan to see readings but with NightRider you get reading updates without need for scan. In short, NightRider just converted my Libre into a Dexcom G6

[@ginakretschmann5783]

@@txd3858 Thank you! I will look into NightRider....

[@giulianasantucci1927]

Ciao...my daughter is soon going to get Freestyle 2 , I wanted to know if during the night you must leave the reader on for the alarms to go off or can we turn it off and they will ring just the same? Thank you for your help.

[@twelfthgarden6178]

You can leave the reader turned off and the alarms will still work.

[@EQUANT_]

can libre 2 still be read using a mobile phone? can you receive alarms on your phone?

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes, you can use Librelink app :) it will receive alarms just like the reader.

[@fitness1ststeps]

Does the alarm work with mobile users? I've never used my reader in the year I've been using the libre 1.

[@_Cookie_Warrior_]

yes it does if you use libre 2

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

Can 2 people use sensors and the same time for the Libre 1 ?

[@Nerdabetic]

No. You apply it on one body

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

@@Nerdabetic I mean can 2 sensors be used by 2 different people and the machine reads it?

[@Nerdabetic]

Oh, no. One reader for one sensor.

[@michaeldbhawker3556]

@@Nerdabetic thanks. didn't want to waste a sensor trying it

[@littlebirdlife2389]

Are the libre 2 sensors the same as the 14 day? I have a libre 1 and it just doesn't work. After being in for 12 hrs it shows 90% of my results in range and it sometimes is 60 mg/dl off. (I'm in the US so around 3.5 mmol off). Abbott just said some people have autoimmune responses to the sensors. I think I need to try dexcom but it would be nice if the new system worked.

[@mikemccune7329]

Ive used libre since February 2020, no problem in readings until my last sensor, called Abbot and got the full deal on delays and healing and when/how to check accuracy. Basically I figure I had a bad "stick". Most of my arm I can pinch and get a half inch of skin, but that bad stick was a little farther inside and higher than I had put it before (trying so hard to put in a place where I wouldn't bump it). Skin there is very shallow, I can barely pinch 1/4 inch. It hurt most of the time that I wore it and actually removed it a few days early. I think the needle went to deep and the sensor wire was in something that was having a hard time healing with the wire stuck in it. Maybe this is helpful, I hope so.

[@PeterTea]

I’ll stick with my g6. Knowing what your glucose level is, whether low or high, every 5 minutes is pretty sweet. No calibrations either is really nice.

[@Nerdabetic]

I came to the same conclusion :)

[@mden2490]

Not calibrating is not a wise move! One should calibrate at least once a day! Or at least check your numbers with a finger stick!!!! I wore the Dexcom G6 for over 2yrs and it can at times fluctuate greatly + - 20-30points and does start to lose its accuracy at the back end of its life? From both libre 2 reviewers and from Abbott’s study it has really improved in its accuracy and has a deviation of about 3points form the DexcomG6 in daily accuracy? I originally started with the libre 14day and did not like the fact that it did not have any alerts? So I moved to the Dexcom G6. The G6 I must say is very good and alerts are great both on your watch and phone! Now that libre 2 is out with alerts for high and low this is a step in the right direction. I have already made the switch. Cost was a factor at this time! the Dexcom with ins is costing me 106.00 a month plus another 106.00 every three months for the transmitter? The libre2 is 59.00 a month which includes two sensors? I wish that Dexcom would offer patient assistance in the form of copay assistance of at least 20.00 that would bring it down in line with where I believe it should be? Let’s not forget that Dexcom was/is really geared at first and primarily towards type 1 individuals that’s the reason for the sophisticated alerts signals? So the libre 14 day and now the libre 2 I suspect was geared for the type 2 non insulin dependent crowd who may not experience as often , the bad lows and highs though type 2 can certainly have them but not to the degree of a type 1? I am a type 2 on insulin, and so alerts are important to me that why I originally moved to Dexcom. Abbott I suspect is fully aware of the need compete with Dexcom while probably understanding that as it progresses it will capture more of the type 1 and 2 crowd as it has real-time alerts for highs and lows. Lastly it is very convenient to not have to scan to get readings, but many people have there phones in there hands constantly and they may have considered that in there initial study?

[@PeterTea]

I calibrate it if I feel it’s off but usually I don’t in the first 10 days. After that I usually will. Btw, you can easily extend the g6 past its 10 day life span. After it expires just take the transmitter out, wait about 15 minutes and put it back in with “no code.” I usually get a sensor to go around a month. That’ll save you some $$$.

[@mden2490]

@@PeterTea Thanks for your response! I certainly checked by BG level every morning as that would be the most accurate time as it would be close to a FBS, to see how accurate the G6 was, and it was off by more than 20points or greater I would calibrate at that point? But again not to check your level with a finger stick, at all throughout the duration is really not appropriate. The G6 will fluctuate greatly at times without you knowing? There are people who unfortunately do not have any symptoms when on the low side? So if you set your low alert to go alert at a level that is to low well one will be playing the catchup game all the time. I set my low alert at 80, this way I can get something to eat and have enough time to recover without the chance of getting near Hypo? Anyways I digressed...The G6 is a really good CGM! I will give the Libre2 a try since it now has the high and low alert. I believe that if Abbott can have in all in one as they do now, and add continuous on screen readings without having to scan the sensor that will be a game changer, as far a convenience goes, and will really give Dexcom a run for there money if the price point is at or slightly above the currently price of 75.00 cash price for 2 sensors=month?

[@khanhluong2523]

Thank you for your video...one quick question though; Initially, I've set the range 70 and 180 and now I want to change the range but the "reporting settings" is not shown/available from settings. Any ideas how I can change this? Thanks in advance

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree80]

Any apps that you can link to the Libre 2? I downloaded everything to computer to share with health provider. It would be nice though if it also synced on a watch or to an app.

[@xbeanx3000]

So no alarm for high blood sugars? I suppose the benefit of this over the Dexcom is it uses only 2 things for the alarm to work, the sensor and the reader. The Dexcom uses 3 things, the sensor + transmitter + display device.

[@Nerdabetic]

It has alarms for low and high glucose. All the best

[@thedreadedmarco]

But Dexcom doesn’t require an extra display device beyond your mobile device, so it ends up being the same number of things. And for me personally the wearable transmitter is less of a hassle than an extra receiver.

[@jakedekleuver]

Having just the low high warning is a definite plus for driving and general safety, but an audible alarm is not going to wake me up while I hypo out in my sleep. I want someone to develop a band with a strong vibrate mech to read the sensor and if I fall under 4mmol just keep buzzing till I press a reset button and use the phone or Libre meter to get an update reading.

[@missingNz]

I agree

[@sharonleeman6878]

Can it be downloaded unto an iPhone 7?

[@neilbrown8606]

How can I upgrade

[@inthevortex-de1rh]

I am new to this. Can anyone tell me if we need a smart phone to use the reader?

[@amazinggrace77]

Can you use the old sensor with the new scanner... I dont think so. #Justchecking

[@Nerdabetic]

They are not compatible with each other.

[@GetRevved]

I'm counting down the days until the SugarBeat patch is released. If it works as well as it's supposed to, the Libre won't be able to compete with it at all considering it will be priced to undercut the Libre and work more like a proper CGM. Was supposed to be released this month, but there's not many days left, so maybe not by the looks of it.

[@Nerdabetic]

It sounds interesting. But they have gone quiet which is not a good sign......

[@GetRevved]

Nerdabetic It’s been delayed by ‘a few months’ is the last I heard. But I’m sure the pandemic will be having an effect too. They’ve got FDA approval now too so that’s opening up a huge market for them.

[@CHRIS1SYD2]

Unless it talks to my phone and watch its not really an update....

[@txd3858]

I am using the NightRider with US 14 day sensor to see readings on my phone and apple watch. In fact I can see readings on my apple watch even without the phone when I use NightRider with Libre 14 day, my watch has cellular connection to work independent of phone

[@dareenrose6550]

I use Libre1 with Ambrosia Blucon. Also, the blucon reactivate my Libre sensor which is best for me.

[@lisaandrew4421]

I am using Libre with BluCon NightRider and love the alarm feature in the LinkBluCon app, it gives me alerts whenever my values go down.

[@LikquidDutch]

So my insurance does not accept Dexcom otherwise I would get it.However i do now own the Freestlye Libre 2 and I use My phone for checking the sugar.I did not buy the little reader I just use my iphone .But my iphone does not give me low glucose warnings can this be enabled ?

[@Nerdabetic]

I understand. Have you tried : 1. Click on the menu and select the >> Alarms > Low Glucose Alarm

[@fionanicholson2148]

Do you know when it will be available in Canada?

[@Nerdabetic]

Canada launch has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for my monthly diabetes tech report videos to see when it is 😄

[@THeBoZZHoGG]

How long is the data cache? On Libre one it's 8 hours which means if sleep 10 hours you miss data everyday...

[@txd3858]

Same 8 hours

[@shirleyaycock8952]

I have a FreeStyle Libre 2 , after following all instructions when purchased i still can't get an accurate glucose reading. The readings are showing low each time.I always have to stick my finger to be sure.This was very expensive ,wasted my money.Why isn't it accurate?

[@aimeedunn8893]

Im excited. Cant wait till it comes to canada. But i dont understand what the blue tooth is for? Cant u already hook libre up to a cell tho?

[@Nerdabetic]

Bluetooth is for alarms when you low or high. You can scan libre 1 with your phone yes :) . Hope this makes sense

[@aimeedunn8893]

@@Nerdabetic yes this does thank u!

[@Nerdabetic]

@@aimeedunn8893 fantastic. Any other questions. Let me know :)

[@Sirius19716]

Hi, which one is more accurate, Dexcom G6 or Fresstyle libre 2?

[@TypeOneTalks]

- Nadia- - I think it depends. Everyone is different and it is very difficult to say... Life is not black sand white. I tested Libre 2 for accuracy in a 4 week testing challenge and i was happy with the results.

[@thiagovicentedasilva9064]

@Nerdabetic, the sensor of freestyle libre 2 is the same used in freestyle libre 1?

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

ELLO Nerdabetic :-) 3 Questions PLEASE #1 Does The Libre 2 Have Cell Phone App Support? #2 Where Cell Phone Energy Needs to Be Considered,,=This Now having X2 Separate Internal Transmitters Running Continously, Both NFC + Bluetooth ON Constantly & While Blue Using a Tad bit more energy Then NFC Both Are Draining Your Cell Phone => I Cant Logically See Your Average Cell Phone Going //Running More Then 1/2 Day Per Charge? ((Your Take /Finding on THIS? #3 IF I FIND THAT IT DOES DRAIN My Cell Phones Battery Dead Way To QUICKLY,,. i Wanted To Know If I Could Turn Off The Bluetooth Transmitter end & Still Just Use LIBRE 2 As a Or Like a Original Libre One Off the NFC Leaving Power Draining Bluetooth OFF? THANK YOU In Advance :-)

[@bryansmith5082]

I guess I’m an anomaly, because I prefer the FS Libre over the Dex G6. My insurance made me switch to Dexcom, and I’ve now been using it for a month. I find it very annoying to have to constantly have my phone or reader within 20 ft all the time. Sometimes I find that I’m relaxing in the living room, but forgot that I left the Dex reader and my phone on the charger in the bedroom. When I go to fetch them I get “yelled at” that I was out of range, and have to wait for the re-sync. Having to swipe read the Libre doesn’t bother me at all. I also don’t like that Dex doesn’t give you more than 6 hours (?) notice that your sensor is going to expire. I’ve been away from home for the day and had the sensor expire on me before I could get home to change it. Still cool tech, and alarms are probably a great comfort for those who can’t sense being low. To be honest, I miss the relative simplicity of the Libre. Smaller sensor, smaller reader, fewer parts, less complicated sensor changes, less waste, etc. To each his/her own. When Dex goes direct to Applewatch, I might get more excited.

[@Nerdabetic]

I’m sure you are not. Everyone has a different preference. It is so important to know what works for you as only because something works for me , it doesn’t mean it will work for you. I am sooo excited about Dexcoms direct to watch.

[@AlbertoHernandezD]

In which countries is available ?

[@Nerdabetic]

To my knowledge: Germany and Norway.

[@JustMeADutchGuy]

Also my friend in the Netherlands is getting one. I also red something about an update for the MM1?

[@Farres38]

Are you still using the closed loop with ryley link and omnipod ?

[@Nerdabetic]

Yeah I am using an omnipod with closed loop 😃😃

[@jmanjman4427]

Is it still the same sensor or do you have to get a libre 2 sensor or is it just an updated app for your phone

[@Nerdabetic]

The sensor is different. Libre 1 sensor doesn’t work with Libre 2.

[@MsJamela1]

What test strips work with this?

[@txd3858]

FreeStyle Precision Neo

[@viniciusschadeck2204]

hi... i use libre with miaomiao pared with my smartphone using and xdrip+ to be a really neat views... actually i put nightscout on and know what? it is running great close to a entire year now, plus when i'am really hard in work, just with a headphone in computer, it start song of higher than 170 or lower than 70... this is greate too that had a really high level that i put in 171, because it's default settings are 225, but i trying to go very in range... my main flaws are now when i wakeup and in midnight... i got low in midnight and high when take the break coffe, my doctor say that it is normal and hard to really take off without a pump, but i already use since 5 years old pencils and not like more devices, actually those giantes that looks like a smartphone sticky to me... anyway, i hope g7 and libre 3 does all stuff that my miaomiao and apps like xdrip already does... you know, less devices is even better. I hoppe one day eversense do the full process of get the value and with bluetooth 5.1 or even better tech send to smartphone app all information for 6 months, like the new eversense xl already did, but i not remember right, may eversense need some gluso adjusts, and i never adjust my setup with libre... with i want to prick my finger i get with the olders ways to check glucose, right? plus my blood tests show that i almost enter in pre-diabetic levels, and i had type one more than 20 years now... i love tech and it is better than my dreams could be when i was a child... the only sad part is that this magic just because real after i got adult and had some problems from diabetic itself... you know, 15 years and food are hard to deal properly hehe, but i just had problem because of fear of low levels and live a long time in hyper levels... this is my major fail, then know i want to control best i can

[@hardlyart]

Does the iphone app offer the alarm feature? I only ever use my iphone as the scanner.

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes. Alarms also work on the LibreLink app 😃

[@hardlyart]

@@Nerdabetic Great news. Any idea when it'll be released in the UK? The app store doesn't seem to currently have the version with alarms....

[@Nerdabetic]

Freestyle Libre 2 is not currently available in the UK. No timeline for now.

[@motolover5697]

@@Nerdabetic I am using LibreLink and Libre 2 and cannot find any alarms to set in the app.

[@beverlyalbee3856]

what does the spi glass and red drop showing mean

[@paulineconway3753]

Need help on connecting a Samsung smart phone for monitoring and alarm capabilities. It’s been a struggle, is there an easy way to do this?

[@mattc4847]

Unsure of your location, but I was told by Abbott, I just got my Freestyle 2 this morning, that the currently the apps for Android and Apple are not yet compatible with Libre 2.0. The tech rep could not give me a definitive either.

[@boranui]

Can you do it with the first 1

[@JoanneHutchinsonSEEDS]

Can I access Bluetooth in Zambia Africa. I travel from Canada to my charity in Zambia and wondered if I would still be able to use the Bluetooth alarms?

[@joelyoungberg1154]

The answer to this is yes - bluetooth is different than internet or wifi - it is a short range signal from device to device so should work fine anywhere if the two devices communicating are powered on and charged up.

[@ASO7467]

Not sure if I missed it, but can you use the originaal 14 day sensors with this, or do you need special ones?

[@fatterthantheshad0w]

Great videos with just the content I require, keep up the good work. My nhs clinic has eventually decided to offer me a libre and I await it's delivery, don't know if it's 1 or 2 just yet. I do quite alot of cycling and like the idea of CGM on my smartwatch, if I'll get myself a miao will the Libre reader continue to work as normal and share my data with the clinic via librelink, this is a requirement of getting it funded

[@sumeetgulati1695]

Do you have a getting started video with all the technology available? My daughter (9) just got diagnosed with T1D and I am trying to figure out the technology to manage it.

[@Nerdabetic]

Hi Sumeet. Thanks for your comment. Do you have any questions that I can help with? All the best, nerdabetic

[@gavin8803]

Awesome review! I have the original Freestyle Libre 14 day CGM but when the 2 system became available here in the U.S. my endocrinologist sent in stuff for me to get it. It's supposed to arrive in the mail today. I like that it has a Bluetooth and has low / high alarms but it sorta sucks why it doesn't send your glucose number to the reader 😫 the customer service at Freestyle said it would bc asked them. But tbh the customer service isn't the greatest at least here in the U.S. imo. Like when I have a defective sensor my mom dreads calling bc she's on the phone forever bc they ask and repeat the same questions. But I'm still glad to be getting the 2 system for the alarms. Anyone know if they will be coming out with an app for the 2 system for Android, here in the US? Also anyone know if the 2 system will automatically send data to my doctors office like my first one on the app it does anyway ? Thx for the review and made me laugh when you showed the dog, made me happy 😊

[@gavin8803]

@I drive a \/uLva yeah the Freestyle 2 wasn't accurate at all! My doctor had me go back to the original or 1st Freestyle

[@gavin8803]

@I drive a \/uLva the Libre 1 is more accurate then the 2 but when I check my glucose meter it's still as much as 25 lower or higher. Do u know if the dexcom is any better?

[@gn01409222]

Can anyone tell me the Libre2 sensor can use on Libre1 on not?

[@alanboo5664]

I get all this information about my sugar updates, trend arrows, estimate a1c with my blucon nightrider and best part is i dont have to scan with any other device. Blucon just sits over Freestyle libre sensor and converts it into an active CGM.

[@kaiserauer1]

Can you use phone and the Libre 2 at the same time?.. I.e. if one still takes control measurements with strips

[@mnico239]

no, you can't

[@cedricpod]

what is happening regarding encryption ? will 3rd party devices still talk to libre 2

[@Nerdabetic]

Miaomiao 2 works with it 😊

[@cedricpod]

i am in the usa ..... so far my research into buying a miaomiao2 suggests it is fairly difficult to buy one and be confident of the shipping time , the actual cost and return policy