FreeStyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G7 | Full Test & Review

Results of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 head-to-head review. I share my experience with these two CGM systems in a comprehensive video.
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[@TypeOneTalks]

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[@vrana36]

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[@R0LL1]

I had the fortune to test both devices as well. It is actually possible to avoid the GAP on libre 3. You just need 2 phones with the same Account 😉. Actually I find the libre 3 better because I can insert the sensor and activate it 1 or 2 days later, so that I can get better readings even at the beginning 😊

[@JosephElYoussef]

Hi Tom, I'm a diabetes physician working in Portland, OR. It's very exciting to have both these options available for our patients in the US (once the Dexcom G7 becomes FDA approved and available commercially). Thank you very much for your excellent review of the important similarities and differences between the two. Your video provides the data in an easy-to-digest format. I will be sure to direct my interested patients to your channel for more information on the individual sensors in the future. Keep up the great work!

[@seannic66]

I can't wait for the g7

[@fluteloops22]

How long do you think it will take for the G7 to be available in the US? I just got an email it was FDA Approved! My daughter currently uses the G6.

[@sally9966]

When do you think the g7 will be able tooair with the Tandem pump? I can't change to anything else so I hope it is soon.

[@fluteloops22]

@@sally9966 oh yes also a good question!

[@sally9966]

@@fluteloops22 that is the deciding factor on what I would choose. At this point my Tandem has been wonderful. I hope the g7 Will pair with it!

[@bibialix_]

I feel better watching diabetes education videos. Thank you. Recently my blood sugars go so bad that I brought myself into the ER when they hit 320.. it took 3- 4 hours for it to go down to 210.. that night I thought of suicide .. but I'm still here, I'm on a free trial of dexcom g7 and hope that my pharmacy will cover it.. I feel so much better and more in control knowing my blood sugar is real time.. I can control them more and even though they are getting better.. I wouldn't want to give it up.

[@belgagurl]

Tom, your informational videos are SOOOO helpful. You answer so many questions and provide the info in a very organized and clear to understand format. Thank you!!

[@dhey007]

Thanks for your personal review and comments about these two products. I have been on Dexcom sensors since the G4, and wait impatiently for the G7 in the US. I appreciate your candid comments on both devices.

[@Ciler1038]

Thanks so much for these videos! I was just diagnosed type 1 a few months ago and your videos have been very helpful. Please keep it up!

[@christophermirra790]

As a 29 year Type 1, allow me to suggest you purchase the Diabetic Association’s book. It’s a long read, but the info is invaluable. Also, become a member of the American Diabetes Association. Provides updated info, etc. Read everything you can…use your judgement but maintain a close relationship with your doctor. Purchase a current paperback with food carbohydrates listed…this will help you identify where any issues with your levels might be with your diet. Don’t get discouraged. It isn’t an easy trip…but the changes I have seen are REMARKABLE and I am so thankful! Be patient, and keep the faith! Terri

[@elisophiaaa]

You are incredibly good at explaining diabetes-related everyday questions. thanks a million buddy

[@autobiology_Jennifer]

I literally finished watching your G7 video this morning and was looking for this one...serendipity!

[@terrycole44]

Thank you Tom. I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 48 years and find your videos very informative. Much appreciated.

[@jamescarter8941]

Thanks again Tom for a very informative review. I am a Libre user in Canada and am very excite when it gets released here.

[@pollux901]

Thanks Tom. You've always helped us!

[@aaronhauptman7833]

Thanks Tom! You have the most useful and comprehensive information about diabetes in your videos!

[@AlbertoHernandezD]

THANKS TOM for this EXCELLENT review...PEACE, LOVE AND HEALTH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤️🙏☮️ from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@MsOlga1956]

Thank you, for taking the time you took to share this because since last year at over 10 y/o trying to control my sugar. Gave up a lot but homemade pizza using High protein flour is the hardest for me. Gave up soda, and sugar. I use 1/2 ts of honey in black coffee no cream. Hard to poke fingertips with dent tissue hurt more. Heard about both, This is the best open look at how it affects our lives to use. Saw the 2021 video. Will keep watch for the latest and easier to use. Free Style 3 seems easier to use for me.

[@ericduch5087]

Thanks for the comparison. That's a very clever warmup on the G7. One other item that's worth adding is the connectivity to Glooko. I currently have my G6 and Omnipod Data available for my doctor under one application in real time, I don't see the Libre doing this yet.

[@johnbrewis1924]

Great video comparing both, my son has just gone on G7 and loves it he's not had an issue with it peeling off but everyone's skin is different. I can agree with you about the lows after change to a new sensor but now I know I can put I new one on while in grace period. Thank you

[@kellywagner1958]

Dexcom confirmed they have a new adhesive with the G7 and they’ve had fewer skin sensitivity/reaction reports from users. I wonder if that is part of why the urge the use of the overlay. I’ve noticed several KZbinrs say it would not have lasted 10 days without it.

[@garymelconian7074]

Thanks for the overall review of both sensors.

[@jodi3700]

Thank you for your hard work to educate us! Stay well! Jodi

[@paintingsbypellie]

My son is 11 and just got a G7. Thank you for your videos.

[@brianb5276]

Thanks, your videos are always informative. 👍

[@wiltonsmith6248]

Very thorough and great break down review!! Thank you, I have an RX for Libre 3 I’ll be starting soon with type 2 diabetes without insulin. I want to monitor my glucose levels so I can get my A1C where it needs to be and loose weight.

[@MrChristianbass2170]

Thanks for posting. Im still on G6 and cant wait to try the G7

[@cynthiafritschi7355]

I'm waiting for the G7 to connect to the tandem pump. Loved your methods for not losing data.

[@dna4440]

Same! Really hope it will happen soon 🤩

[@lisaheidrick533]

Hi Tom. Enjoying you blog. Did the same comparison only with the G-6, Freestyle Libre 3 and compared to meter readings. Interesting results. I am hoping that Dexcom will soon integrate the G7 with the Tandem X2. I am on the closed loop system and and apparently it doesn’t yet. Also I wanted to mention one of the best improvements for the G7 in my opinion is that the transmitter is now integrated and disposable with the used sensor. A big plus!

[@kurtjensen7264]

Personally, I can’t wait till it will work with my Apple Watch with cellular. So I can take my walk again without my phone.

[@conniestanley3366]

Great video as always Tom!! Thanks much!! The G7 is now available in the US but Dexcom hasn't applied for approval to Health Canada so we're waiting for it still. I used the Libre 2 in the past but we didn't like it b/c my hubby would have to scan the reader in the middle of the night; w/ my G6 he just looks at my iPhone or my Fitbit watch which is great - so much easier! I love my G6 and can't wait for the G7 mostly for the integration of the transmitter and smaller size. The 12 hour Grace period and faster warm up sound so much more exciting too! I'll start looping on Monday with the BC Diabetes group and am very excited for that too so my two devices [Pod & G6] will talk to each other and only need one device so no more PDM for my Omnipod Dash. Been a T1D for 52 years so my whole life - I remember glass syringes and urine test sticks! The technology now is phenomenal and we are so fortunate compared to the old days! Thnx Tom, best wishes to all!!

[@user-iq4gp2se9t]

Thank you very much for your videos. I’m in US and currently use libre 2. I’m in Pool and hot tub a lot especially during summer. My sensors keep falling off this summer for some strange reason even less than 24 hours or not scanning. Finally yesterday libre customer service admitted they need to upgrade their system as my iPhone 11 version 16 the lasted version here is not compatible with their system. Also I needed to get out of pool every 30 minutes although I never needed to before. I guess i was lucky. Your videos helped me to choose g7. I like no scanning needed and it comes with over patch. Hopefully it will stay on while in pool I will miss text to speech option and not a fan of choppy dots however i think it will be ok. Thank you for your wonderfully informative videos

[@DEN-rt5ji]

Thanks for video! BTW. I know people are afraid to swim, dive and snorkel with sensors. To use the sensors underwater, I use Tegaderm film. I have made several dives to a depth of about 20 meters, and the sensor continues to work at this pressure.

[@shamsy77]

Hello from Siberia⛄️❄️ Thank you very much for the video! Very simple, relevant and interesting😊👍

[@iVenge]

You are *_the_* man on this subject. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Olster111]

Hi Tom, thank you very much for your very informative videos! Just a small addition: In Germany there is already a reader for the Freestyle Libre 3 (currently only available through a health insurance prescription), which looks almost like the one from the Libre 2, but continuously receives data without scanning. Unfortunately, you can only use the reader or the app, but not both at the same time.

[@MihaS1995]

FSL 2 continuously receives data without scanning too

[@SankofaHealingEnrichment]

Thank you for this wonderful comparative review. As you probably know the cgm's are not available without prescription. This is extremely frustrating for many of my clients who are type 2 diabetics and want to use it as a preventative measure to learn more about their bodies. I recently found a way to enable these types of individuals to gain access to the m. I would like to speak to you about sharing this information with your community for those to which it applies.

[@williamsharp384]

Thank you, Very important and helpful information.

[@urszulafraczek7686]

Thank you for your work for users Libre

[@unconditional_positive_regard]

Just started Dexcom G7, Libre was not compatible with my phone. Thank you so much for the content and review!

[@FC-ly2zn]

Hi there. I'd like to thank you for the videos and content. I've made content in the past and I know long/hard it is to make a good video. Your videos are great and super helpful. Wishing you the best in health.

[@christophermirra790]

Excellent video. Terri

[@CraigSteinhoff]

great video! It helped a lot!

[@traviswentworth8613]

Thanks for the excellent video. I'd love to hear about your experience with the Ypsopump - there's very little information out there about it.

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

thanks for this comprehensive account

[@bayareaconsult4115]

Really thank you from my heart ❤

[@mar-man]

Tom, there actually is a receiver for the FSL3, at least in germany. Might want to correct that statement. Keep up the good work!

[@frederickrolston4314]

Hey there, great info in your videos. Freesyle has a reader which i'm using presently as of December 22. Works well.

[@user-nr7kr8vu6p]

Here in the US the Libre Freestyle 3 is about $37 US dollars without insurance for a single 2 week sensor, and the Dexcom 7 was about $153 for a single 10 day sensor. At least that's what it was at the CVS pharmacy down the street from me.

[@cariefillion2826]

Thank you for the info

[@kurtjensen7264]

I have liberty 3. Thank you so much about telling me about the skin grip. I just made my first purchase. $24.99 on Amazon. I was hopeful the Dexcom would work on my Apple Watch Ultra. Thank you for pointing out it does not. When it does, I would appreciate you telling us. I am now a new subscriber.

[@leecrawford6812]

Hello, Lee here. Im type 2. Love your channel and find it very informative. All of these sensors seem to have big advantages but no one seems to have mentioned the cost. These things are very expensive if not freely provided by your diabetes team.

[@ianmclean8256]

Hi Tom. A very comprehensive comparison. I have tried both Libre 2 and Dexcom 6. As you say, everyone is different, with different needs. I found that I liked the Dexcom more, mostly because of the interface. I have an iPhone and an Apple watch and I very much liked being able to both check my reading and get alarms on the watch. With the Libre 2 I had to open the phone, open the app, press a button then hold the phone up to the sensor. For me it seemed quite primitive compared to the Dexcom 6. I found many things pretty much the same as you did, but it would be the Dexcom 6 for me, just for the better implemented interface. As I do not get any subsidy, here in Australia the Dexcom 6 costs just over twice as much as the Libre 2.

[@DutchCleveland]

same. I get both paid for free from my work. Going to have to switch to the dexcom G7 because of the app integration. Dumb that libre doesnt even entertain this.

[@rosewiththorns4669]

thank you - I know Dexcom is releasing one in the US in the summer 2024 you do not need a prescription for. I have just started using the Libre 3 and based on this, I am happy to keep using it without worry.

[@PitchBlocks]

Great video, thank you!

[@ftmch8864]

This channel is brilliant. I'm going to be trying dexcom g7 moving from the end of lifed medtronic guardian connect which I have used for 4 years. One issue I had with Freestyle libre, was that the glue caused a horrific reaction on my skin making it impossible to use. Apparently, they use teflon in the glue, and Medtronic don't. I am hopeful I dont have a similar experience with dexcom.

[@batz6510]

Thank you!! Im new to all this. Just got out of hospital after my Dr found my glucose was at 780. 🤢 Recovering now but vision is gone because of such a major drop. Hoping it will return in the months to come. Using reader glasses to watch & LEARN from your videos. TYTYTY 💕💕💕

[@jeweldenile8995]

I hope your vision is starting to return as your numbers come down. I had to wear my husbands reading glasses to see and fir some reason they helped with seeing people or signs close to me. Even the tv. I did use the tv to gauge my improvement and was so relieved when I could finally see what was on without those glasses. ☮️

[@batz6510]

@@jeweldenile8995 Yes my vision has thankfully improved! Still not perfect but its getting there. SO glad your vision returned also! 😃

[@njohnwagner]

Great content, thank you.

[@ramanjaneyareddy9026]

Great video thank you

[@Bashdin]

The gap in glucose reading is a non-issue and I am surprised you make such a big deal about it

[@dottiedavis355]

My Dexcom overlay *and* the patch peeled off completely after a week, only the disc itself remaining adhered. That’s one reason I’m here! Also interested in display; Dexcom lost its iPhone Widget with G7. Just heard you say Libre doesn’t talk to my Apple Watch. Sigh… Edit: great tip for avoiding the new sensor dip. Thanks!

[@squeekers_14]

Thank you so much for this! My son is soon going to be transitioning from Libre 2 to Dexcom G7 and this is some of the best, most helpful info I have seen thus far. Looking forward to the Omnipod/G7 integration as well! 😊

[@Dynamytguy]

My libre 2 was more accurate.

[@barakv45]

Wow 😲 really good compression I still use Libra 2 😅

[@running4fun863]

Thanks Tom, what a brillent informative video , I was so so confussed and did not know what to get even though advise by my Doc who just gave me lots of data. This was super helpful. thanks.

[@TypeOneTalks]

You are very welcome! Thank you for your kind feedback!

[@maitrayee22]

Thank you so much TOM, for your talent , Knowledge, informative and The Best educational videos. You should be a Lecturer as an Endocrinologist | Diabetologist. Regards.

[@tjgreen6204]

I've used the Libre 2 and the Guardian 3. Between those two devices, Libre 2 is much easier to deal with and requires less fussing around with. Plus, the Libre 2 lasts much longer.

[@user-bh3nr1ms2z]

To me, that fact that Libre 3 is almost half of the price of G7 while lasts 4 days longer than G7 makes Libre 3 a hands-down winner, let alone its smaller size. But I do agree with you that Libre 3 app is not as flexible and Abott should work on it more.

[@johnderosa1208]

I have used the Libre 3 for a few months. good luck with it lasting 3 days much less 14. Out of 20 sensors used, I NEVER got a week. Most last 2-3 days before errors, battery dying or falling off. Not to mention the alarms telling me I am low sugar 50 and I check with my meter and it’s 150. Trying the G-7 hope it’s better.

[@litewavve]

@@johnderosa1208 I have also experienced a fairly high rate of "sensor failure" error with Libre 3, although not other types which you described. In half of the cases, the sensor returned operational after a period of time. For those hard failures, Abott Labs replaced them without much hassle. I generally found the readings of the sensor consistent with my activities, such as after a meal or after a fast paced walking session. When you experience large discrepancies, your sensor needle probe may be slipping out.

[@meaghanmorini5809]

My son had both and we hated the freestyle!! It never worked or fell off. Dexcom for the win for us!!😊

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you!

[@air-parts9058]

thank you, good job 👏

[@anilbaghel6651]

Love u buddd… doing a great job 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@jonmcdaniel8492]

Excellent information every time. I trust you more than my doctor. Unlike my doctor you have to depend on these devices so for you it's personal. Thanks for presenting the side by side in an objective way. There are some features that can prove useful, but for me they are mostly marginal so I'm going with price point. Like it's said about PC vs Apple computers, it doesn't have to be good just good enough. I use my CGM like a pilot uses his instrumentation to fly a plane. I monitor what's going on but mostly I watch trends so I don't get into a square circle. I try to always improve my TIR (Time In Range) so the "Bitchin' Betty" doesn't sound off and I switched from a diet centric to a habit centric eating pattern. It's worked in that my AIC has gone from 12.3 to 6.2 in 8 months and is holding steady. All in all these CDMs are an excellent tool for anybody, not just diabetics, to have situational awareness about their glucose level and would be an effective tool in preventive medicine to avoid prediabetes and Type II diabetese under the right regimen.

[@charmaine2k]

Also like the option to calibrate

[@jennifermoulden2284]

Thanks very much for your review; I was waiting on this to decide whether to upgrade from the G6. For those watching in the UK (and I am sure this is true in other countries), it is worth pointing out that if you pay for a quarterly subscription you can get the G7 for £409, (about £136 per month).

[@markdickson3820]

Yeah, but you can easily get the libre available for no added cost on nhs. The dexcon would have to be significantly better to justify even half that amount, and until they release one with integrated insulin delivery the libre wins by default (tho I do like the Apple Watch feature).

[@ianinglis4446]

Hi Tom, I think it is important to mention that Dexcom only support a very limited range of phones/manufacturers, not everybody has an iPhone or wants to buy a new phone to be able to use their sensors. In addition they have been very slow to approve OS updates so you need to avoid having automatic updates active on a compatible phone. I was originally offered G6 or Libre 2 when I became diabetic (distal Pancreatectomy) opted for the G6 but then reverted to Libre 2 as my new One Plus phone was not supported. I don’t just mean not supported, the Dexcom App checks what phone you have and will not run at all if it in not on their approved list. With the Libre there are also a number of 3rd party apps that people use to get better information and/or connectivity from them, Diabox, Xdrip, Juggluco, Gwatch etc etc.. in fact with Libre 2 and an add on App you can get readings every 1 or 5 minutes already. As to the hole in both sensors, isn’t that just for the needle that inserts the sensor filament to pass through. I doubt very much it is for temperature or humidity, people swim with these on and/or cover them with sticky covers to hold them on and there are no warnings from either manufacturer about it.

[@frankmcwilson445]

I appreciate your comments, Ian. The approved phone list is a huge issue both for Dexcom and Tandem users. Thanks Tom. I've referred your work to fellow T1Ds.

[@user-qz6ix7od3b]

@@frankmcwilson445 totally agree! thanks for the info !

[@hilligans1]

Kind of late for this but if you went to the dexcom subreddit you can use something called BYOD to get it to work on any android device. It also allows you to do a bit more customization as well.

[@ianinglis4446]

@@hilligans1 That’s useful to know. The problem, here in the U.K. at least, is that if you are not using the Dexcom with an manufacturer approved device you cannot legally use the BG readings to drive and would have to use finger prick readings instead. If not you could be held responsible for any accident whether or not you were at fault, void your insurance and leave yourself open the other legal ramifications.

[@hilligans1]

@@ianinglis4446 thats dumb

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Wow a very informative video, many thanks for this information, have you ever seen or tested the little Pixel Monitor unit, this would be very useful as you come in and out of your bedroom or home, thanks 🙏🏻

[@EverGameStudios]

About the "Allowed sites" it's actually depends not only on the sensor, but also on the country, I know the G6 for a long time wasn't officially support to be inserted in the back of the arm, but that was changed later on, it's got to do a lot with FDA approval more so then just the device itself. also another thing that should of being mentioned for those who are not aware, there is great support from dexcom at least, if you do get the device knocked out, you can call them and they always send you a replacement, when i had that happen with the libre long time ago, not sure if it's still the case, they told me i had a limit of 3 replacement per year. last thing i would mention is that with the dexcom the g6 at least, i haven't had the libre for a couple of years no so I'm not sure if they changed it or not, but the integration of dexcom with my pump and the automatic response to the sugar levels is so much better now that i never even tell my pump anymore how much insulin to put, it knows on it's own how much insulin to add deduct or stop delivery all together, made my life so much easier, and I'm sure the G7 is going to have that integration as well sooner rather then later.

[@esmondbaring5438]

Much appreciated your work / service ❤

[@cheffatgrams]

I was scared of the adhesive on my G6 but it did not irritate my skin🎉 Also, I have an amazing zero carb tortilla recipe!!

[@kristophertremblay9730]

The upside of the self scan on the Libre is that you can apply your new sensor on day 13 of the old one to allow for a full 24 hour "pre-soak" and get more accuracy on your new sensor right out of the gate.

[@Boredchinchilla]

I do that with my g6 now. I put the new sensor on the night before I’m going to change it. By the time I swap the transmitter the sensor has had time to settle down and there is less “static”.

[@paultilde]

I often use this feature of Libre 3 when I need to leave my son with nanny who doesn’t know how to apply sensor. I can place it one, two or more days before start

[@joybm66]

For more adhesive support on Libre, I use skin tac. It works really well. Even after 14 days, the sensor still remains secure on the skin.

[@johnreese4717]

Thanks!

[@SheWolf1968]

I'm a libre fan. The longevity of the sensors is what sold me

[@jobyfoxmusic]

Thank you .

[@CashMoneyMoore]

dexcom seems much more developed infrastructure. I can't way however to see the abbott lingo when it comes out with continuous ketone and lactate monitoring on board as well. Thanks!

[@tonyb-m839]

That hole exactly what is for, don’t have an idea but one of the uses for that hole is for the needle to get inserted into your skin and to retract back to the applicator

[@bytehead904]

Medtronic user here. I'm T2 and also translating to Medicare... Very interesting. It seems that Medtronic is also pushing into this space with the G4. Which still hasn't received FDA approval yet. Yes, they have the G3 for the pump which I also use, but I've seen material on just the sensor. Shorter warm up time, and no calibration, although you still will be able to. I know others who are on both systems. And yes, the current G3s suck. Calibration required 2 x a day, lows that really aren't lows, things like that. But every morning my information gets uploaded to Carelink, and my endo can look at things if she has to. So I shouldn't complain, but I do. And my pump is named Audrey. Little Shop of Horror's reference for you.

[@heinzkrix9455]

Thanks for your good work!

[@RosieGrace2023]

I use Libre Freestyle and also prick my finger for actual blood glucose. A lot of times they are very different in their readings, which tend to be 20-50 points difference. For example, I am experimenting with different food while keeping a food and testing journal, the other day I tried homemade greek yogurt. My CGM said it raised my glucose 12 points, the blood said it raised it 47 points. That’s a big difference! I like the convenience of the CGM, but am unsure of the readings. I will find out which is more accurate when I get my A1c tested. Thanks for the information!

[@jawlig]

Libre has a bit of a lag to it which is exposed when BG is moving rapidly in either direction. Usually takes around 10 mins to catch up. If it still doesn't, this means the sensor is likely faulty.

[@ppumpkin3282]

@@jawlig This morning I took a measurement just before my fasting lab blood test at 6:30AM Freestyle said 107, lab came back 136. Graph showed around seven AM it was still around 100. Wacky. Sometimes its above finger test, sometimes below. Not really consistent. At 12:49 PM Libre was 72, test strips were 102, at 1:09 PM libre was 75, test strips were 112. In other words, it doesn't seem like a lag issue, Libre was still far behind twenty minutes later.

[@FAVvideoproductions]

I'm a G6 user, and just got a sample of the Libre 3 from my endo (currently on day 6 of 14). I usually have a lot of pain with CGMs because I'm so skinny, but the Libre is so much more comfortable. However, the Libre has been giving really inaccurate readings (last night it was alarming the entire night saying my bg was 50 when my fingersticks were consistently 115). Not being able to calibrate your sensor when it's 50 points off from your actual blood sugar is a big no-no for me. It could just be me personally because my dexcom g6 sensors are usually a bit off, but at least I can calibrate them and semi-work with them. Looking to try the Dexcom G7 soon hopefully

[@normasoto4332]

I have the same problem.

[@patrickbarber8982]

Thank you

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

I wish the Libera app had a zoom feature. But If I really want to know I'll look at the raw data in Libraview, yes it is a bit of a pain like 5 minutes to do. Also the Libera 3 applicator is an automatic applicator. I just did mine and all you have to do is press down and then a spring fires sealing the adhasive and needle on an in your arm. It is NOT dependent on the pressure you apply as your state.

[@dww2006]

You can use skin prep before you install which helps with adhesive.

[@atgossard8697]

I've been using Freestyle Libre 3 since it became generally available in USA in October 2022. It's an excellent product but it's easy to get alarm fatigue from the app. The ability to mute the alarm or have different alarm profiles is urgently needed. Fortunately, software upgrades are coming as is pump integration and automated insulin delivery. Until then, I'm sticking with the Freestyle Libre 3 because its tiny size and excellent adhesion make wearing it imperceptible and very resistant to accidental tear-off. By the way, this is the best video available. Very informative and fair. Great job!!!

[@shubinternet]

The Freestyle Libre 3 does not appear to be available here in Texas, according to my Endocrinologist, my pharmacy, and my insurance. All three of them say it is not yet available here. I've signed up at the Abbott website to be notified when they are available, and still have not heard from them. So, that's four sources that all say the same thing -- not available. So, I'm now looking to see if I can switch to the Dexcom G6.

[@atgossard8697]

@@shubinternet I'm getting mine from Costco Mail-order Pharmacy. I was lucky enough to be one of their first customers once they received them from Abbott. I can believe that others do not yet have them.

[@shawnkramer8294]

@@shubinternetI got my Libre 3 here in Florida at CVS. They seemed to be the only pharmacy that had it after a few phone calls.

[@bossboss-xd6dd]

@@shubinternet it is available in texas. CVS

[@jawlig]

You can turn off alarms on Libre 3 though. There's an alarms setting section on the app

[@miller2529]

Nice video, my Doctor just gave me a sample of the freestyle and I liked it a lot... I'm lucky because my health insurance covers my freestyle, I get 6 kits for $60, so basically $10 a kit.. :)

[@carlsr007]

Watched your app and you gave a pretty good assessment of the two sensors. How ever the G7 calibration does not get accepted on a number of the new G7 sensors. There is no way to update the data to remove bad readings. I have had the G7 start up with readings swinging from high to lows of 200 plus to 45. G7 replaced the sensors but my over all data summary is out to lunch because of the bad readings which lasted for 6 to 10 hours plus.

[@2nostromo]

The most useful feature to me is the little arrow. It changed the way I enjoy food without the "spikes". I love it.

[@DRII-yv1yt]

Please explain your comment for beginners.

[@Alessandro-gm4dj]

Amen to that :) the little arrow next to your bloodsugerlevel on the device or app that indicates if the sugerlevel is going up, down or stagnating. Haleluya

[@stoutdog56]

I have the older Dexcom G6 and ran my own comparison with my Freestyle Libre 2 and Freestyle Lite finger stick. I found both CGM's readings were dramatically different from each other and the Lite. While the Dexcom receiver could be calibrated and I did that daily. The Libre 2 readings were closer to the Lite, but no calibration was available. I prefer the Dexcom because of the continuous readings and the graph and other data available on the PC app.

[@ianmclean8256]

Hi stoutdog. I have not seen a PC app for the Dexcom. Can you tell me where to find it? Thanks. Ian

[@estherlouisamay]

I'm looking forward to the dexcom g7 being released in Australia

[@noelhall945]

I have the Abbott Libre 2, previously on their original Model I have had 2 Libre 2 Sensors give wild readings. Abbott replaced them. On the Blood Reading stick option on the Libre 2 Sensor it is normally 10 - 15 less. Useful option would be Blood reconcile on Libre 2, seeing as it is the same electronics. Also, In 3 years had 2 knocked off passing door frames. Otherwise satisfied working with 90-day Average.

[@bmdouble2]

Hello, first thank you very much for this video, i have a reason why i´m searching for libre 3 alternative(I've been an Abbott customer for a while -since Libre 2) : In Germany, it seems that atm Abbott has hugh delivery Problems/delay for Libre 3. So, for the G7 i was surprised that they have a massive support for Reading devices. Lets see how it goes on - again many thanks.

[@jmvelezpr]

I use freestyle libre 2 since 3 is on short supply. My cost at Costco (member) is around $63 for 28 days Dexcom is a lot more for 3 sensors.

[@AsanoSama]

Hi thanks for the compression it is extremely helpful. I was wondering if you can comment on which is very for Android users?

[@redpanda1955]

dexcom g7 literally got approved like yesterday in US, lol

[@boatman222345]

Another great review! everything I wanted to know and didn't have anyone to ask. I’m still using the Libre 2 and I recently stumbled upon something you may find interesting. While using the Libre 2 for the past year and a half and I'v e had a number of sensor failures. Happily Abbott replaced them for free but they keep you on the phone for quite awhile asking endless questions and it’s aggravating. A few weeks ago it occurred to me that it's been several months since I've had any problems with sensors! Better yet although the Libre 2 often reads a bit high when bG drops below 80 whenever I test bGs of 80 or more there is essentially no difference in readings. It took me awhile to figure out why there has been such a huge improvement in sensor accuracy and reliability but I think I finally did. A few months after I begun using the Libre 2 my reader failed and Abbott replaced it for free. I managed to eventually drop the second reader into a sink full of water and paid for a replacement. So I am now on my third reader. And sure enough when I checked my records I discovered that since I began using my third reader several months ago I have not had a single sensor malfunction! My guess is it's not the sensors that fail it's the readers! Which may well be one of the reasons why the Libre 3 doesn’t come with it's own reader. Another fact seeming to back up my theory is that my brother also used a Libre 2 for a year but he finally gave up on the system because of repeated sensor failures. When I asked him if he'd ever replaced the original reader he said no.

[@tonykelpie]

Interesting. I get sensor error occasionally with Libre 2 , using reader. If I check with IPhone the sensor error message also appears. I have had 2 persistent sensor failures in 2 and a half years of use (one happened In very hot weather in Southern Spain). Abbot do replace them but I agree the lengthy telephone interrogation is unhelpful

[@user-iq4gp2se9t]

I’m in US and use iPhone. Still get repeated sensor failures and sensors keep falling off this summer for whatever reason. Always did pool and hot tubs before so I guess i was fortunate. Agree about abbots lengthy interrogation before replacing then I have to go out of way to fed ex bad sensors back. Making the switch to dexcom

[@ChandlerScarborough]

I switched from the Libre 2 to the Libre 3 a couple months ago. I like that the Libre 3 medically updates from the device, and the device seems to hold more data. (I turn off Bluetooth while I'm asleep, but so far I've never had any data gaps no matter how long I sleep.) But my phone battery does definitely drain faster with the Libre 3. Several things really bug me about the Libre 3. Top of the list is that it seems to be much less accurate than Libre 2. I've seen anywhere from 10 to 50 point difference in Libre 3 versus a fingerprint. Unlike the G6, which is much more expensive, there is no way to calibrate the sensor. Unlike the Libre 2, the Libre 3 no longer shows 24-hour average glucose which was very helpful.