FreeStyle Libre Sensor Secrets / Powerful Tips And Hacks Included!

[@TypeOneTalks]

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[@liufox1292]

This is glorious, I've been looking for "freestyle libre glucose reading is unavailable" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Camebattian Mysterious Convenience - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to end your diabetes problem minus the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.

[@terrysmith6417]

I liked your alternate placement tips very helpful.

[@maxwell9557]

Is the sensir good for 2 weeks 1) from the time that you out in your arm? or 2) from the time that you ourchased? In another word, can I order the sensors ahead of time?

[@brubeck1]

mine says no alarms are available because there is no active sensor .on my phone (librelink.)

[@luisjavier3413]

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[@dragonwind5117]

I know it's over kill but I use this product and I have type 2, have a issue with needles and this is a great alternative to pricking my finger causing major anxiety, your videos have help me make the most of them.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Honestly, I do not think it is an overkill. I totally understand!

[@lindadobb]

It is not overkill. I am in the same boat as you. This has helped me to make food decisions and I control my type 2 diabetes and lose weight.

[@free2bkittenforever]

I use it and I’m type 2

[@JaqueLaRouge]

Not overkill. Speaking for my type 2 wife. The stress and anxiety you feel also releases cortisol, a sugar, which will throw off your reading.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

About to give this a go for the same reasons.T2 and want to aggressively treat my diabetes so hoping this will give me more of an understanding of what is happening with my blood sugars during the day.

[@ericduramucho78]

Was just approved by insurance. Been watching your videos, they are so informative. I’m a 41 year old type 2 diabetic, first diagnosed in 1997, looking forward to not pricking my fingers as often as I currently do. Thanks for making your videos, so helpful!

[@TypeOneTalks]

So happy to hear you got approved. That is fantastic! Welcome to the Libre team! And thanks a lot for your kind words. Means a lot! Have a great day!

[@pamsheppard7998]

I was diagnosed in 2000, just before turning 30 years old.

[@tombournique]

Thanks for making this video. I just received my package and it didn't have a reader. Person at the pharmacy had no idea how it worked. Glad to see that I can use my phone instead.

[@rvstewart4211]

You are phenomenal!! As someone who is brand new to this technology, I am thrilled at the possibilities and your simple, clear, descriptions, and guidance is greatly appreciated! Continued success! And, thank you!

[@pastyhen2200]

Wow! You weren't kidding. It actually doesn't hurt at all. Thank you for the video.

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

Tom - All of your videos are brilliant for anyone using Libre devices

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you so much Andy!

[@pbweston3228]

i am on my 106th Freestyle Libre 1 sensor (that's 212 weeks!), so not exactly a newbie, but Tom is so awesome I just learned something new from this video - that i don't need to open the LibreLink App I just place my Galaxy S20 and it reads. Can't believe I didn't know this, all that wasted time. Thanks Tom!!! by the way you also advised placement of the phone vis a vis the sensor. KEEP THESE VIDS COMING!!!

[@jenniferdetherage2380]

Thank you for the tips. I just got a new freestyle and this is the first time I used it. You have been most helpful and I am not so afraid to use it now. Thank you agai!

[@nenasadie]

My diabetic nurse has recommended these and she put on my first one. I put on my second while watching this ever so helpful video. Thank you so much. Also, you echoed her advice in talking about staying in range being the most important thing as I felt kind of stressed and helpless after the first week, especially when testing after meals. I have already been woken up a couple of times in the night by low glucose alarms. I wonder how often this has been happening without me realising. In the long term, this is going to make it so much easier to adjust my long acting and short acting insulin appropriately.

[@amandamclaren9613]

Fantastic information. Ive been T1 50 years, using the Libre for 7. Never knew I could scan with my Android without turning the app on!

[@Susankwan2]

Thank you for the useful information. I have just bought a cgm and had difficulty scanning the sensor using my phone. I didn't know I have to wait for 1 hour for it to start. Thank you, Tom.

[@Basicman45]

I have been a Type 2 Diabetic for 20 years now. It wasn't until about 4 years ago that I was given the opportunity to use the Libre sensor. I have always been placing the sensor on the inside of the upper arm to avoid the old doorway and car seatbelt removal of my sensor. Thank you for the alternative areas you found to be helpful for yourself. I am definitely going to try the chest area the next time I have to change my sensor which will be in 14 days since I just changed it this morning before seeing your video.

[@meiyang5969]

I just started my Libre 3 today with the reader. What a great option. I don’t have to worry about running better down. I will eventually try the APP as my doctor would want to see the results. Also I started on the abdomen as my arm is so skinny I was afraid it’s going to hurt. Surprisingly, the abdominal site did not hurt, though my reading was off by 20 points. The sensor: 131; BG: 112. So I will take with the grain of salt. I only use insulin when I eat, so this approximation will be OK. Just want to say thank you for all the videos. I watch so many of them before I started and you have reduced my anxiety.

[@tashmass]

Hi I learned a lot from your video. I have a question, I put a new sensor on and scanned it with the unit. It’s working fine. I just downloaded the liber 2 app for my IPhone. A note came up , the sensor you just scanned was started by another device and cannot be used. I can go not farther in the app set up now. Im guessing that you can only use your phone or the libre 2 sensor but not both. Am I missing something? What do you think?

[@neeraj563]

Great value added video Tom. You really helped me open my mind about placing it to thigh, hips or chest. If it worked for you, should work just fine for everyone. Thank you for your efforts in helping others on the internet.

[@TypeOneTalks]

You are most welcome my friend! Glad it was helpful!

[@luizmarcelobr]

Hey Tom, thank you for all the great tips and information. I'm from Brazil and my 4-year-old boy is type 1 since april. He has used Freestyle libre on his skinny arms since then but latelly it has developed a strong alergy on his skin. I searched on the internet for alternative sites for placement and your videos were the first I found. I'm going to try the hips for the first time, because he already uses the I-port advance on his thigh. Thank you again for the help and the confidence you've made me feel.

[@MyJc1967]

I really appreciate your help with this. You were the only person I gave me the right information to help me with this. I have tried to hard to get my to work and I just got mine early today and I threw it out and they brought it back to me and my ex stopped by with my son and she asked me why I threw it out and I told her what happened. So after she told me that I need to watch your videos and I just saw you put it on the inside of your arm and I tried it out and it worked out for me. So thank you so much for your help and I appreciate your videos.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you so much for your kind words my friend. Wishing you a great weekend!

[@saxonjackson325]

I'm a type 1 diabetic and have just got the system This is so helpful honestly I had a lot of issues of order or under correcting

[@VadoVoodoo]

Plenty of useful information here, top bloke! Cheers!

[@kevinjohnston8100]

Excellent video Tom. Especially regarding alternative sites on the body for application of the sensor. I now use my chest now for my sensor as the only place where my insulin pump will stay in place is my arms. And this is down to you sharing these tips. Keep the tips and advice coming. You dont know how valuable this is to new comers on these devices. Keeps the stress levels down.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for your kind words my friend. Really appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!

[@sueallen952]

I had a sensor two weeks ago for first time and was told not to use it anywhere only on the arm under any circumstances

[@Digimom]

I am simply amazed at the research and detail in each video you put out. Thank you so much for doing this. It’s invaluable to so many.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Wow, thank you! You are very welcome. I try to be helpful and save others some research time:) Have a great day and stay safe!

[@brendareynolds7249]

Hello, this video was so helpful. I am brand new and just hot the the trail box from my endo today. I really appreciate watching you apply and remove the sensor. Thank you so much! God Bless you!

[@cliffallen1626]

Thank you Tom! I am just starting the Libre 3 sensor. I’ve gone through 3 & all 3 failed (2 immediately & 1 within 3 hours, was only able to get one reading from it). Already called for manufactures replacements. The oil soak removal tips will be very helpful. Thank again for the videos!

[@viviandelagarza6399]

Thank you for the removal tip. Im a new user and need to remove my first sensor

[@hisalone7166]

I’m brand new to this device and your video was extremely beneficial....many thanks!!!!!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Glad it helped! Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.

[@MrBigjimbrown]

Thanks I stopped using it because of some of the mistakes you mentioned here that I was doing. Going to start using it again. Thanks for the tips. 😁

[@martinwoodworth3715]

I've just got a Libre 2 & just put the sensor on my upper right arm. But I reckon I'll put next ones on my chest as I agree with what you said on this video. I've had type 1 for over 37 years & told people back in 1984 that besides being cured of it, the next best thing is to know what your sugar levels are at any time. So at last.. :) Thanks for the tips.

[@TypeOneTalks]

You are most welcome my friend!

[@leonieweiss5995]

Thank you for your very helpful videos. I will be using the Freestyle Sensor for the 1st time today. I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 21 years and I recently have just not been checking my sugar regularly, a friend told me about the Sensor and I believe this is my answer. I am going to use the back of the upper arm as my 1st location and will maybe try another site next time.

[@dawnyofthelight]

I have type 2 diabetes and my doctor just put me on this I haven't received it yet but I was told I'm going to have to use it instead of pricking my finger and I'm glad

[@DennisKyne]

Hi I just started on my 2nd full day I started the sensor with my phone as I wanted to use the phone to read the sensor, However what I got from you at the beginning of this video was if I start with the meter then I can use both the phone and the meter to read the sensor and also which glucose test strips do you use with the libre 2 meter. You provide a lot of useful information. thanks

[@debbiegarcia8277]

Thank you so much for these videos! They are gamechangers and so happy I found you!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for your kind words my friend.

[@romeraferguson2176]

Hello, This is my first time using the FSL2 and watching your video has been such a great help. When you said it is advisable to take a sensor at least 10 times a day, that was eye opening to me. I am so very happy to know you are here with this valuable information. I will try my chest with the next application. Your video is a great help to me, keep them coming. Peace and Blessings

[@shehnazshiraz1142]

Great summary of the pros, cons, tips and tricks for libre users. Merci Tom. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will try to keep them coming. So many ideas and so little time on my side right now:D Thank you for your support!

[@liufox1292]

This is glorious, I've been looking for "freestyle libre glucose reading is unavailable" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Camebattian Mysterious Convenience - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to end your diabetes problem minus the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.

[@tedw9161]

All my readings are 40 to 60 points high. Thank you for the examples of readings compared to finger sticks.

[@funkrj1]

Thank you! I was wondering if i COULD place the sensor on my chest.. it seems like a safer place.. thank you!

[@BrunoPicard974]

I really appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices you go through to help guys like me.... thank you

[@TypeOneTalks]

You’re most welcome my friend. Welcome to the team!

[@mgv00]

Great tips. I check the sensor vs a finger stick when I first install a new sensor. The sensor can be wonky for the first few hours. I’m looking forward to the 3 soon.

[@benjmiester]

I have noticed that as well. According to a lot of Reddit users it can't be relied on as well within the 1st 12 hours or so. I find it usually seems fine after only about 3 or 4 like your assessment as well. There's probably a sort of curve. Maybe they take some averages to compare for accuracy per each person? I don't know if they're quite that advanced.

[@jillianmalcolmson9823]

Thank you for your excellent advice and that Libre 2 gives a free trial sensor to try, which i now have.

[@derekmann8008]

Thank you for your informative talks. I am prediabetic and want to check out various foods , drinks and activities and their effects on my blood glucose levels. I have two Libre 2 patches and a reader on order and find your tip on positioning the most interesting. I shall start off with the chest for ease of use. I hope I will find foods , drinks and habits to avoid to stop the progress of the type 2.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Good luck my friend!

[@amandag5087]

Wow this was a very informative review. I am new to this and am waiting for the pharmacy to fulfill the order. So now I have a heads up of what to expect. Thank you

[@carlapujolras5022]

Hi Tom, for me I learned that we should not cover the middle spot of the sensor! Ups! I use the arm and for me use to be fine even without covering most of the times...in summer I cover it because indeed is most exposed. This summer for first time I had like an infection all around the place where I have the sensor...I have found a very strong tape which I thought was great but after 3 days of swimming with it intensively I started feeling bad, when I took it off thank god I did it was not going well! Now you mentioned it could be was for the middle spot being totally covered! Ah also removing with oil I dont do and looks works better👍 thanks a lot!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Sorry to hear about the issue you had. All the best going forward!

[@jpny4750]

The sensor would sometimes get caught on my clothing when I was dressing and I found a cheap DIY solution. I took a loose cotton sock and cut about 3-inch strip from the top. That created a makeshift 3-inch wide arm band that I simply pulled over the sensor. Just make sure the sock is clean and not tight. While this will cover the middle spot of the sensor, I figure it is no different than wearing any other clothing since the material is just cotton. As far as I know the instructions do not prevent wearing the sensor under clothing, do they? Anyway, now anytime I end up loosing a sock in the laundry I just use the remaining sock to create another “arm band” Loose-fitting white cotton athletic socks work great and become virtually invisible under white shirt. Of course, if you have large muscles, this may not work for you since a sock may be too tight. You don’t want the sensor to be squeezed. You just want it to stay in place and avoid hard edges that can get caught in your clothing. If the sensors were tapered off around the edges, it would help a great deal.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for sharing! Appreciate you sharing your advice with the other viewers. Take care!

[@jondaba7286]

there is a nice cloth arm band on Amazon

[@jpny4750]

@@jondaba7286 - I couldn’t find anything when I looked. Could you please add a product name or link?

[@roslynfranklin202]

The Freestyle Libre 2 sensor transparent covers works really good from Amazon.

[@beulahverdell]

There are companies online that send out different covers that you apply and usually stick for the 14 days. "Stay Put" is one company. They sent me my patches and I learned to cut them in half and each one has an area straight down the middle that I cut in half. There are 10 in one pack. I ordered enough for the year and emergencies such as when the dew points are extremely high I have to watch that it does not fall off. They are inexpensive.

[@Kenrro]

Thank you so much for this video, it will help us a lot in our treatment

[@donnaprobes4758]

Great ideas for sensor placement and removal. Thank you.

[@jons3187]

I got sick with Covid and they’re finding that in 12% of people it can kill your pancreas and cause type one I am learning all about all this and I have to say your videos have been very helpful it’s really great to have somebody who’s been dealing with it for 30 years(i’m very sorry you have been dealing with it for 30 years) But your videos have givien me all kinds of information and I really appreciate someone like you out there helping us that are new to it. I wish you were a little more in depth how to link my phone and my reader at the same time is there a certain amount of time you need to do it because I’ve linked up my sensor and then at the end of the 60 minutes I can’t link both maybe I’m doing something wrong. Either way for someone who is new and just learning about type one diabetes I really appreciate your videos I’ve been watching quite a few I wish you a long and healthy life and as knowledgeable as you seem hopefully that will happen thank you very much for helping us newcomers

[@susanmanson7357]

I came down with t1 diabetes after having covid!

[@suzanteman6376]

I’m type 1 because a medication killed my pancreas. Scary that COVID can do that. 12% is a lot of people. I read it attacks weak areas. I wonder if the 12% were prediabetic but didn’t know it. People aren’t afraid of the virus. I am.

[@melodiestars]

Type 2 after covid here.

[@ryoshida5332]

Good job. Very practical and clear. The sensor removal procedure was very helpful as were the alternate sensor locations on the body. BTW, "ascorbic acid" is vitamin C and "salicylic acid" is aspirin.

[@izounokuda5461]

Wow! You really can go a long time without blinking

[@angb1923]

OMGGG i was totally thinking the same thing...like i would try to not blink so i didn't miss him blink. :)

[@dianewebb1855]

Thank you!!! I just got my Libre today and these tips are so helpful.

[@candanyildiz3199]

HI HOW CAN WE PUT IT ON BOTH LIBER SENSOR AND IPHONE AT SAME TIME?

[@mikeokane48]

Great video, I am using the Libre2, my best take away was removal of the senor and alternate locations. I lost 3 of 6 sensors in my first 90 days. Had a sensor go bad and Abbott sent a replacement after a short phone discussion, hope to never go back to finger sticks.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Hi Mike. Thank you for your kind feedback and sharing your experience. I am sorry to hear you lost so many sensors. I think the technology will only go further from here. No more going back to finger sticks:) Wishing you all the best! Tom

[@JayBHooks]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been using Minimed’s Guardian sensor and I’m looking around for other options. About to try a Freestyle Libre 2 sample that my doctor gave me. I’ll keep your tips in mind especially about placing it on the inside of the arm.

[@vonwright6150]

Thank you because you made process easy. Looking forward to no more fingers sticking.

[@sfbeancounter]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am type 2 diabetic and before my Libre2 arrived i viewed your videos. It is super helpful. I also read in instructions for the sensors not to take more then 500 milgr of vitamin C per day. products like emergenC in the us contain a lot of vitamin C

[@wow561]

Thank you so much for your guidance! Tracking my glucose is so much easier now! I appreciate the baby oil removal tip!

[@jenjerman.lifeafterfive.2451]

I like that you showed different application areas this is very helpful and I’m going to give them a try

[@arociog09]

I keep getting an error on my iPhone when attempting to scan my sensor - "Sensor Already In Use. The sensor you just scanned was started by another device and cannot be used." What do you recommend.

[@Romantico1962]

He doesn't answer to this question so far

[@jtoya85]

Hi Tom, I've watched a few of your videos recently. I just wanted to note for anyone here that with the Libre 2 you have to choose between the reader OR your phone to scan with. When the app was released for the Libre 2 I downloaded it and tried to scan a new sensor after activating it with the reader and I was given an error that the sensor was activated with a different device and I couldn't use my phone until the next sensor. I also called customer support and they confirmed that it has to be either the reader or the phone. =(

[@lovestotravel9831]

True!!

[@laffi72]

your tips are highly appreciated

[@TypeOneTalks]

Glad you like them! Thank you for your kind words! Wishing you a great weekend!

[@lourotkowitzmd]

You are so helpful!

[@khowler]

I couldn't use the Skin Grip products. One took a layer of skin off my right arm and I had to move arms. The other I tried stayed on like 4 hrs and then came off with the first shower. I prefer my left arm because I usually carry everything on my right arm. However, I kinda feel like I need to move the sensor around once in a while, so I put it where you recommended it in this video so I hope it helps!

[@rogerlyngeng6903]

Very good video. I am on my 8.sensor and very happy with it. No problems at all, good accuracy. I tried breast after seeing another of your videoes, and find it a very good place for my sensor. Also like the frontside of my overarms. Down from 9,5 to 6,4 hba1c :) dia1 36 yrs.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Congrats! These are great numbers! Keep it up my friend! 👍

[@terrydunlap8441]

Thanks for the helpful information. I have recently been diagnosed and like the idea of not having to poke my finger several times/day. Thank you so much for explaining how all of this works. My Dr simply prescribed it and told me to read the insert. Good info, but not very thorough.

[@urjwanalali1897]

Thank u you helped me to keep my sensor stays for 14 days

[@brotherbutcher1]

I enjoy your videos very informative im currently using the reader but can 8 also use the app as well or do I have to wait for 14 days before trying the app

[@cigarnationwarriors]

Informative vids. But, do you prefer using the phone app or the Reader and why? Thanks.

[@andreasbb9693]

Hi Tom, thanks for the many useful tips! Very informative video! For me the most useful tip was the advice not to fully cover the Libre sensor with a tape. I just did not know about that at all - I guess one should always read the instruction fully and carefully! ; ) Usually I am wearing the Libre on the upper arms covered with a - blue coloured : ) - strip of kinesiology athletic tape. Then I place the MiaoMiao reader on top of the tape on the sensor (with the adhesive patch coming along with the MiaoMiao) and secure it also with another strip of tape. This way the sensor and the reader are well protected against accidental bumps against door frames and also while exercising and swimming (last one not for too long, though). Now with this new piece of information I think I need to reconsider my usual method. Maybe I will cut a little hole in the tape covering the sensor. Thank you again!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Hi Andreas. Thank you for your comment. I use patch to protect my sensor too from time to time. Especially during hot days when I sweat a lot or when I go swimming. I did not see negative impact on my personal readings but I know the manufacturer does recommend not covering the whole. If it works for you the way you are used to with a tape I would not necessarily change your approach. If you see incorrect readings only then it probably makes sense to change the approach. Hope this helps. Have a great day!

[@andreasbb9693]

@@TypeOneTalks dear Tom, thanks a lot for the thoughtful advice! It is always good to be aware of possible pitfalls. Now I am happy to have more knowledge in case of upcoming problems! Take care!

[@drlizllla2433]

THANK YOU!!! I’m a first time user and your advice definitely helps greatly.

[@drewhunter2175]

Hi Tom - Great stuff, watched several of them a few times. Just got my Freestyle Libre 14 and tried following the tips you provided, but it would not let me do both reader and my android phone. I got an error when I tried to read from the phone that the sensor was already in use by another device. Abbott documentation says I can do one or the other, not both. Is there a hack that lets the sensor be read anyway?

[@benjmiester]

I'm curious about this as well. Did you ever figure out how to do both? I have the Pixel 6 Pro and it's been working fine with it... As far as I can tell. It always reads a bit under for me as a prediabetic T2 but I didn't know about the 10 min delay he mentions here. Could be that. Anyway I would like to be able to compare readings with the reader I had to buy for $65 when I got the system because I never use it otherwise. Waste of $. My doc told me it only worked with iPhones and prescribed one. He must not be up to speed on the Android world.

[@jamessharier7529]

Great video, I use skin-tac to help the sensor stay on better

[@Aquelll]

Hey Tom. You could make a video about how diabetes care work in Switzerland. On how much is covered by the healthcare system and what you need to pay for yourself. It could create some very interesting discussions on how DB care is handled in different countries.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for your suggestion! This would for sure make for an interesting topic. Maybe I will do something like that in the future!

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

I'm so glad I watched this. Some great information here. Thank you!

[@terryharris3393]

Alternate sites was the most informative since the other advice is available in the product literature. Good job!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!

[@BrunoPicard974]

THANK you... first time for me to change the sensor....

[@whitneymorrison9421]

I hope the app is available for Libre 2 in the US soon!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Agreed! Fingers crossed!

[@etonly2277]

I have had mine for a year in Indiana.

[@IAMdevilwomen]

I just got the freestyle libre, applied the sensor, had it on 3 days and it fell off, sensor still had 11 days left on it, can't afford to replace it, any suggestions?

[@TypeOneTalks]

I have a number of videos on this topic. Please check them out! Hope this helps.

[@rayperez6419]

Placement site for sensor. Thanks for all the good tips

[@wxyz5991]

Is it popular for both the stic tac gel and stickers to be used together? Or us only one only needed?

[@janaonwheels]

Volume was much better this time. Thank you.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Good to know! Glad I was able to improve this! Take care!

[@gigiwong2468]

Thanks Tom for this great video. I didn't realize that I shouldn't cover the hole on the sensor. I always cover it with a tegaderm!! Where can I find more info about that? Or should I just make a small hole on the tegaderm for it to "breathe"?

[@TypeOneTalks]

You are most welcome. Glad you found it useful. Regarding "not covering the whole", this is a recommendation by Abbott. I believe it is in the Q&A section on their website. Sometimes I cover it with a tape too and I personally did not have issues with that but others might....

[@sylviahuertas3003]

I’ve been using mine for a week . Thanks for th your tips .

[@TypeOneTalks]

Great to hear! You're most welcome!

[@emelymendoza4410]

Hi Tom, have you ever had a problem when insert the sensor?? Because I have had that the sensor hurts me and I can’t use it, I don’t know why happened this. Thank you for your time. I love your vídeos

[@jrlopez4585]

Tom, Wow thanks for the excellent tutorial, amazing and straight to the point. I just acquired and install the Libre last night and follow all steps first scan new sensor with reader and then with my iPhone , waited for an hour and that's when the arm sensor decide Not to work, the reader is telling me that I need a New sensor and the iPhone scans OK but is telling me that sensor ended. Yes, I'm 64 and very frustrated, I left the sensor installed on my arm to see that during the course of the day will change, but nothing still the same. Now should I use another sensor and you said very well that Abbott can replace malfunction sensor with a New one. Please just give a heads up and a quick advise if you would, Thanks JR Lopez

[@brucecamillemetzger4642]

Very informative and helpful. Explained and described so as to easily comprehend. Thanks.

[@jamiepate6896]

I was told you couldn't use the reader and phone for my mom libre2, and i scanned with my phone. Of course, almost a year later, i learned that i could have done both. I'm thinking about the libre 3 for my mom, so i will make sure to scan with the reader first next time. She doesn't have a cell phone, so when I'm away, it would be convenient for her to have the reader at home with her

[@dan2wee]

I use the Skin Grips to protect my sensor. How do I not cover the center of the sensor, do I have to use a hole punch and put a hole in the Grip or ? so far I have been using the Skin Grips as they are and seem to have no problems but I do not know if Humidity is affected

[@kimlalji5886]

Do you have any recommendations for a diabetes monitor watch ?

[@franceengeorge6075]

Using Libre3. How can I download my glucose data so I can see more of it in one place than what shows on the app Home screen? (Or is there a report that shows all the data in tabular form?).

[@Stuwee12345]

Can I use the libre 2 14 days on iPhone and meter at the same time

[@luk_deg]

Gey Tom, I appreciate your feedback about freestyle libre 1, I might give a try to the chest location for my next sensor since I tend to know it off my upper arm while sleeping!

[@evelyngodbolt2883]

Can you use the freestyle sensor to take your blood glucose

[@evelyngodbolt2883]

Can you use your regular glucose strips in the freestyle Anna freestyle meter to check your blood sugar level will it work

[@evelyngodbolt2883]

And this is my first time using it and I put it on the inside of my husband's arm will it still work

[@diamonddonut]

Well... I'm not a diabetic patient but i use meters to check which food rises my glucose and which doesn't cause i enjoy doing intermittent fasting and keto sometimes besides, i don't like carbs cause they make my stomach bloat and that means i want to do blood glucose checkup every now and then and precisely after each different type and amount of food consumed, so is it good to use libre or better to stick to my Freestyle Lite!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thanks for sharing! Take care my friend!

[@noracossel]

Thank you for all the helpful info.

[@fhckzoo]

When using freestyle libre, do I need to change the reader every time I change sensor or can I recharge the reader and just buy a new sensor?

[@benipak]

You can just keep the reader! No need to buy a new one.

[@es2709]

Thank you, Sir. This is great info you're sharing with us and we appreciate you for it!

[@TypeOneTalks]

My pleasure! Wishing you a great day!

[@donnaprobes4758]

I'm a first time user with T2. Can I go swimming with the sensor attached?

[@khowler]

Also, if you have insurance and live in the USA, J&B Medical supply will send you the FreeStyle Libre 2 system for free. Not sponsored or affiliated. Just want to put that out there for people. They send you 6 sensors with an occasional 7th, 2 times a year to make up for the days you have extra in a month. I am getting my first box of sensors tomorrow! I have been buying them and I couldn't believe they were sending me 7 sensors for free!!!

[@modelsupplies]

I love this thing. I had been only checking my blood sugar (type 2) 1-2 times daily at the same time every day and I was under the illusion that I was doing pretty well. Little did I know I was having blood sugar spikes while I was sleeping, during waking and worst, after morning coffee. I'm in the process of finding a better coffee creamer and releasing my addiction to Coffee Mate French Vanilla (5 gm sugar)! Tough to replace, but stepping down to combo of Califia (3 gm sugar) and Nut Pods (0 sugar). Pretty darned good and eyes open for even better. I bought about 6 types from Whole Foods lol My late husband had been type 1 for over 40 years and passed in Jan 21. He tested the very first insulin pump. It was the size of a large office printer!! He really deserved to have this, but it was cost prohibitive when it first came out. His doc didn't even prescribe it. I feel somewhat guilty for using it now with my self-imposed diabetes. I'm using low carb and fasting to get under control. It's going to be a lot easier with this! Cauliflower rice with broccoli and chicken doesn't affect my blood sugar AT ALL. Shocking. Such an interesting time to be alive. Thank you for teaching me how to apply it for the first time! I got a free sample from Abbott and I'm hooked. I've had it about 24 hours now! lol

[@suzanteman6376]

Your best off using regular cream. Make sure it’s plain cream with no sugar added. I use a little 38% cream in my coffee. The higher fat means less sugar from milk lactose. I’m type one and have been low carb since diagnosed in 1999.

[@CarsonGalloCarsonJGallo]

Good info. I thought scan would only give you current reading. Didn’t know it gives you last 8 hours.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Good point. It gives you a current reading (number) and reads/show you the chart for the past 8 hours (but not all the numbers during this 8 hour interval). Thanks for the correction!

[@MarcLombart]

If you sync your reader to the Libreview website, or make an account and use the Librelink app, each time you scan the data gets uploaded. From the site, you can download a CSV file with all the readings, not just the values you saw when scanned. On the site, all the readings at 15-minute intervals are kept. Also, the graphs, on the reader, phone and site use the full data, not just the scans in your logbook.

[@TypeOneTalks]

@@MarcLombart Great insights. Thanks a lot!

[@tamaramachiele5688]

I just watched your other video and the skin grip completely covered the sensor. This video Says to leave the hole on the sensor exposed 😫😫😫. I completed covered mine! Hopefully it will last the full 2 weeks

[@ralphlambert]

If you don't know what a situp is..... too funny. Great information, sadly I have to wait for two weeks until the next I swap out sensors.

[@sunnyintypeonederland1762]

For anyone curious… I’ve tried the chest insertion site a few times to give it a fair shot! Insertion was painless but each time it ended up being painful/annoying when wearing a bra or a seat belt.

[@saraheart2804]

My skin is oily too and the chest area is an oily area for most. I would think the chest area is not good.

[@DustyRider]

I tried once on the chest, and had the same experience, plus I am larger than most, so it's not an ideal flat space for me. :(

[@stevenichols4639]

On one video you said to insert sensor 24 hours before you need it. That allows the sensor to get better adjusted than just the 60 minutes I’d forces you to wait. How do you force activation when needed or does just scanning it with phone activate it?