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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[@jamessharier7529]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@lalgerino91]

thank you

[@TypeOneTalks]

You're welcome

[@marco7533]

My diabetologist told me that it can only be worn on the forearm. So, isn't it?

[@tashamassin2601]

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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@viviandelagarza6399]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@candanyildiz3199]

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

[@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

[@sssdeecee]

BTW, I was very disappointed to learn that these sensors are not only quite expensive, they are also considered disposable after 14 days. I am thinking of the added environmental waste created by these. Since I haven't looked into the science of how these work yet, I am just slightly suspicious that they are purposely designed for a minimum lifespan in order to ensure increased profits. I'm not a conspiracist... maybe I will think differently after understanding how the technology works? LOL

[@hgm6421]

Pro tipp: Using „Force Touch“ on the iPhone is even a bit faster: Press firmly on the icon, the option menu will come up immediately without delay, don‘t lift your finger, just slide it a bit to the option „Scan sensor“. Yet another second bites to dust 😎

[@TypeOneTalks]

I like this one a lot! Thanks!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@risquecat]

Freestyle Libre 2 : PRO: you don't have to prick you fingers every 2 hours. CON: you can't lie to your doctor anymore.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Haha. I guess that is true. The question is if that is really a con?:)

[@risquecat]

@@TypeOneTalks lol... for me it is. As long as I keep my a1c below 6.5 he doesn't ask questions.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@diegomariatamburini7208]

The issue is that 20mg of difference between 90 and 110 doesnt matter and nobody cares. But a difference of 20mg between 60 and 80 creates a real issue. Since i have normalized my blood sugar i discover new issues like this that ive never seen before. Now that i have my blood sugar all the time between 70 and 120, i need accuracy

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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

[@Carole_Williamson]

I have the Libre2. I scanned with the Libre2 reader, then scanned with my iPhone and the Libre2 app. It says that the sensor I just scanned was started by another devise and cannot be used. So apparently I can’t use the Libre2 reader AND my iPhone. I am new and now confused. Do you have any Libre2 videos?

[@texaslorraine]

very dissapointed in sensor. after I put it on for. I checked my blood glucose with my glucometer, which i checked when my blood was drawn last week, and the reading by the sensor is off by sometimes 40 points and sometimes 100 points. So I need to calibrate this but I’m disappointed that I have to buy more stuff to go with this to calibrate it. It seems like I’m being jobbed.

[@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!

[@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

[@blackmamba392]

I don't know if anyone will see this but I've just started using the Libra and I've just taken of my first one clean and sorted ready for another however I have a small almost pimple bump where the Libra was is this normal??? Thankyou

[@luciej04]

HELP if the fiber bends and doesn't go IN my arm, am I doing something wrong or is the applicator faulty?

[@funkrj1]

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

[@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. :(

[@RajivParapurath]

It is sad that Abbott is pushing for and dumping the Freestyle Libre 1 in India still. They now have promotions for the reader . The App does not work for the sensors sold in India so one has to by default buy the reader and cannot use the most convenient way… the app. And it is very costly there. On the other hand in Europe the Libre 3 has been released and is much cheaper. Why this discrimination?

[@nikiullery8093]

I just got my sensor. Did all the prep, but cannot get the sensor to apply to my skin. Nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

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

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you so much Andy!

[@cigarnationwarriors]

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

[@jillianmalcolmson9823]

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

[@daltoniks]

QUESTION: HOW accurate and good are the new smart watches?

[@georgeworley6927]

What area of the phone that you use to scan depends on where your phone's NFC reader is. Not all phone's NFC reader is on from the front. Most iPhones are however most Androids are not. Please refer to your own phone's NFC documentation to see reader is. Tom, I think this video was good information however when making video about a CGM device such as the Freestyle Libre 2 CGM please consider that not all people use Apple products and the CGM is compatible with all phones that have a NFC reader. My phone is on the back.

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

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

[@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?).

[@FrankStatscewich]

I lost 3 sensors . One in the shower and 2 in my 5 foot deep pool . Can I do anything about this? Thanks

[@eckpl]

I applied a new sensor to my arm. When I went to scan, my reader said Sensor ended ..Start a new Sensor to check glucose. What happened? What did I do wrong? These sensors are expensive! help?

[@VadoVoodoo]

Plenty of useful information here, top bloke! Cheers!

[@holleepatterson7043]

I can't use my chest to place a sensor because I have heart failure, I had a heart attack 5 years ago. I will use my left or right side Abdomen to place my sensor

[@billnelson1214]

Why am I not able to use my free style libre 2 on my I phone and scanner? I start libre 2 on scanner but will not work with my I phone when I try it. Phone message says want read due to starting on other device first. Not sure what to do.

[@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. 😁

[@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!

[@jamesharless4235]

My Libre 14 day,, no longer has alcohol pack included.

[@maarten7]

May ask what country you are in? I just started using the FreeStyle Libre 2 this past weekend.

[@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

[@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

[@soschadao]

Ascorbic acid is vitamin c, salicylic acid is found in aspirin

[@judypendley826]

I have never gotten an alcohol wipe in any of my FreeStyle Libre Sensor kits.

[@ArmonyJazzStudio]

in new the Italian Freestylelibre2 packaging they no longer even put the disinfectant wipe to clean the skin ....

[@donnaprobes4758]

Great ideas for sensor placement and removal. Thank you.

[@amarkhan5836]

Beware lot of sensors are faulty and give a very low result for eg it will show you a normal fasting level of 5 when it is actually 8. You need to test it with the finger prick meters to be sure. I had reduced my medications due to this and was shocked when my HBA1c results came much higher. I am using this for the last couple of years (spent thousands of dollars on this) and have decided to discontinue using it.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Sorry to hear about your experience. Did you switch to an alternative CGM? Would be interested to hear your story! Thanks for sharing!

[@amarkhan5836]

@@TypeOneTalks The problem I have is why are some sensors very accurate and others way out even though I take all care to make sure I install them perfectly and take care of them while they are on my arm. Earlier when I reported faulty sensors to Abbott they immediately would send me a replacement but the replacement would also give wrong readings so it failed the purpose. I told them no point sending me replacements tell me what am I doing wrong, they told me check Libre readings after 5 or 10 mins after finger prick but that too was still way out most of the time. I was type 2 and on the verge of becoming type 1 when I started using this. A few times I have just discarded the sensor after 4 to 5 days as the readings were way off, there was no point, I felt I was fooling myself. Some times I have discarded the sensor after a couple of days as it was for some reason very painful. I would get up with pain in the middle of the night when I changed position while sleeping on the arm with sensor. It would be great if they would guarantee perfect sensors all the time. Even though I am buying them at full price at my expense I would not mind if they were all accurate. Some sensors give me perfect readings matching to my 2 finger prick meters from Accuchek which I use for comparison. Since last several months they do not offer replacement and ask me to get letter from doctor if they were to support the product for me. Even when the product failed totally after 3 to 4 days saying sensor failed and ended earlier than 14 days they refused to help me saying that I am type 2 and so not covered for support. I know several type 1 who are having the same issues of low readings and readings that are way off the finger prick readings. I now rely only on the finger prick readings.

[@patrickpk4421]

Libre sensor is a step inthe right direction. It is better than the guardian sensor which is very cumbersome and unpleasant due to the long procedure, bump and ridiculous adhesives required!!! That said, this sensor LACKS the most IMPORTANT feature, periodic auto bluetooth comm with the iphone!!! There is absolutely NO NEED for me to have to manually scan, if this thing can ping the iphone with a autoread every 5, 10 or 15 minutes. I have had several glycemic incidents at 2:00 AM when I am sleeping, had the sensor communicated automatically with my phone, an alarm could have been triggered before I hit the critical 50 blood glucose level. I think this is a HUGE MISS by the vendor who should immediately update the new sensor with that capability.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Thank you for sharing your view! Always helpful. Let's see what a new version brings. Maybe they will listen:) All the best!

[@saxonjackson2386]

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

[@ehabtawfik3416]

Can i use freestyle libre2 sensor for another 14 days.. Make extension for the sensor

[@xfiles32000]

I can’t use my iPhone anymore to scan my sensor but my reader won’t scan it because it’s already been scanned on the phone anyone know how I can fix this

[@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.

[@sunfarm1963]

I stop using it because not right measurement. Very big deviation. I used 5 of them and all of them not right measurement. It's show 3.1 sugar level and in reality 5!!! It's show 15 sugar level in reality it's 11 or even 10.5!!

[@TypeOneTalks]

Sorry to hear about your negative experience my friend!

[@TheMojoFlow]

"If you don't know what sit ups are then you should be fine." 21:34

[@TypeOneTalks]

Haha. Glad you liked the joke;)

[@donnaprobes4758]

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

[@wxyz5991]

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

[@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....

[@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!

[@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.

[@kimlalji5886]

Do you have any recommendations for a diabetes monitor watch ?

[@toddrichards3176]

I put my on my chest I have for over a year. Better then arm I kept knocking them off in shower

[@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.

[@Kenrro]

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

[@crashedcorvette666]

With chest application, we would have to shave the hair that's in the way?

[@nickbrown3441]

Now I really should have put the advice into practice. As a sensor I applied last night has fallen off my thigh 😒

[@TypeOneTalks]

So sorry to hear that! Good luck with the next one!And btw, thanks a lot for the donation. Much appreciated!

[@nickbrown3441]

@@TypeOneTalks you're most welcome

[@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!

[@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.

[@barbcohen5524]

How do I change my sensor mine fell out of my arm please help me

[@hannaperina9089]

ngl i thought this was JerryRigEverything

[@hishamalsmairat5075]

Try to make your videos shorter and more concise

[@MrDWithAnR]

Has anyone in Canada tried to download the librelink app? Doesn't seem to be available... I'm stuck just using my sensor :(

[@TypeOneTalks]

Hi Jeremy. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully someone from Canada can help. Didn't know it was not available there. Greetings to Canada and best wishes to the New Year!

[@Stuwee12345]

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

[@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!

[@nikosnikolov49]

It doesn't work on Xiaomi poco x3 pro...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@nishanathawaidyathilake-dk2yf]

You are an angel 🙏 Well you sound like an angel. 💚

[@alejandra28ification]

The sensor thing you take out of the cap won't open