30 FreeStyle Libre Secrets, Finally Exposed!

My favourite 30 tips & hacks for FreeStyle Libre users. Work for all versions of the sensor. Getting started with FreeStyle Libre 1, 2, or 3 and looking for practical tips? Here they are (30 tips in less than 20 minutes)!
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[@TypeOneTalks]

This video includes all FreeStyle Libre tips I learned throughout my "career". Let me know what you think and feel free to share your favorite tips! I always want to improve so I would love to hear your feedback to see whether there is anything I can do better in my future review videos. Please let me know! Love you all! I appreciate your support! If you enjoyed the video you might want to: - Subscribe to my channel by clicking this link ?sub_confirmation=1 - Say thank you and use the new "super thanks" feature. - Join as a channel member by clicking on the "JOIN" button below the video - Join my Patreon community www.patreon.com/typeonetalks - Schedule a private session with me calendly.com/typeonetalks Get you FreeStyle Libre sensors from US MED (the most trusted FreeStyle Libre distributor in the United States) www.usmed.com/typeonetalks Watch next: How I improved my insulin sensitivity 10 times kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4TZlZevf551eM0 FreeStyle Libre 3 detailed review kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4aZdIWPnqaqf7s

[@susiekrull3587]

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[@danielharper2376]

I cant find the link to freestyle website, where do I need to go in order to get the free trial?

[@calystanguyen3929]

@@danielharper2376you can Google Libre 3 free trial. It will take you there. Note that I did it but my pharmacist told me that it only is free for government funding not to those patients with private insurance. I had to pay $35 per 1 sensor. This price is the max copay according to Abbot. If you pay more than $75 for 2 sensors, you can inform Abbot.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

Excellent video and great tips. I've only been using Libre 3 for a week now but one tip I think you could add... Libre is an incredible tool for seeing how your body reacts to different kinds of foods. We all know that some foods can drastically affect your blood sugar while other foods have a very mild or no effect. But, I have encountered a number of surprises with different foods where my blood sugar was quite different from what I thought it would be... either higher or lower. People are different and knowing how your own body reacts to the foods you like will help you shape your diet for the best possible management.

[@raewood7930]

Thank you

[@EileenRodriguez-o9l]

My doctor put me on FSL because she thought I might be pre-diabetic. For me it was eye-opening. I started to realize how I was eating and what was causing my glucose spikes. I began experimenting with different foods and how my glucose levels were changing with different meals. I challenged myself to eat in a way that would avoid the spikes. In three months my doctor said my blood test showed I was no longer in prediabetic range! But I asked my doctor to let me continue using the FSL. I want to be able to see what foods give me glucose spikes so I can make better choices and ultimately avoid becoming a type 2 diabetic. FSL is a great tool for that.

[@DonQuiKong]

Great job! I just want to add: Dont let a quick blood sugar spike stop you from eating fruits and other healthy foods. Blood sugar spikes that quickly resolve themselves to normal levels are normal and part of a normal blood sugar response.

[@eileenrodriguez6258]

@@DonQuiKong what is considered a quick resolution to a spike? How soon should a spike resolve itself?

[@user-qo4rr4su5yx]

Same here! Although I’ve just been wearing mine for 2 weeks. It’s amazing how much I’m learning and I want to wear mine forever! Hope she’ll let me!

[@ladyrois]

Seriously.. why do door frames have it in for us? I swear I've never had such an issue until I started wearing the CGM. 😁

[@MarkPriestly-w1y]

😆I have the same problem.

[@billihood756]

When I had the decom 7 and Omni pod I would knock my arms into everything. Now the libre 3 I will see

[@karl76uk]

Excellent Tom !

[@marym3355]

Where do I get more sensors ?

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Prescription from your doctor

[@derekhobbs1102]

Any tips for the disgraceful battery life on Libre 2? Mine goes flat after only a couple of days, even though I mostly use my phone as reader.

[@pamelakoretsky9909]

Where are you located in the world? In USA we have to choose reader OR phone with Libre2. We can't use both.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Australia. I start the sensor with reader, because it fails within a few days if I start it with phone, but I mostly use phone to read it, just can't have alarms on both.

[@pamelakoretsky9909]

@@derekhobbs1102 the reader for Libre 14 day and 2 both have pretty sad battery life. Libre 3 burns through my phone battery....but worth the frequent recharging for the accuracy. But Abbott could definitely do better with this problem.

[@bradbaldus1713]

Actually in the US, if you choose to use a reader you can also use the phone app too. This is especially useful if you are out and don't have the reader with you (or are too lazy to fetch it) and you want to check if you're going low (or high).

[@spiceweasel1145]

When my dad was diagnosed as T2D, my mother was just overwhelmed with all the information. (In my parents' generation, wives were responsible for managing the whole family's health. Dad never took any responsibility for managing his health issues.) Mum met with dietitians, etc and just got more overwhelmed. But one time Dad was in hospital, his roommate was an elderly T1D. He had never married and lived with his sister who looked after him. She took pity on Mum and taught her how to manage Dad's diabetes. I really believe that peer to peer counseling is very important. Since I was diagnosed I have tried to pay it forward.

[@Afterhoursangel55]

I have been using the Libre 1 system since Nov 2019, I remember watching one of your videos back then. I developed type 2 diabetes in 2019 with an A1C of 11.9 %, I was only on diabetic medications for 9 months, and since May 2020 I manage my diabetes with diet alone and naturally with a Libre sensor, this is what helped me put my diabetes in remission, My A1c remains around 5.8 to 6.1 % which is pre diabetes values and my New Endo explained something to me no one ever did, since over 35 yrs now I had a condition called reactive hypoglycemia, I landed in ER so many times in my 20's and 30's, I even had a cardiac arrest when my sugar level was down to 1.7 Canadian numbers, for USA it equals 31, that is when I was diagnosed on that day with the reactive hypoglycemia. No one back then told me that they now consider this condition as being pre diabetes, I was also on steroids for over 40 yrs due to autoimmune diseases (most people on steroids have high sugar levels I did not, so imagine my surprise to have an A1C of 11.9 % out of the blue when for 35 yrs I had low sugar levels, it was a shock for me. The CGM Libre is what helped me understand my own diabetes, put the type 2 in remission, but as per Endo my reactive hypoglycemia is now considered pre diabetic. He stated he will not give me medications until my A1C gets to 7.0 % and would not be sulfonylureas next, but rather a long acting insulin, reactive hypoglycemia is treated differently from type 2, so I learned something new in April 2023. He also stated he is proud of me for having changed the A1c from 11.9 to now being in pre diabetes ranges and this with diet alone, that he does not see this very often and encouraged me to keep doing what I am doing. I have autoimmune aquired gastroparesis, which means Gastroparesis is total oposite diet from type 2, so I created an in between diet for myself, using the CGM I know which foods i can or cannot eat. Our diabetes react differently to foods from one person to another, but 1 thing which truly helps is diet, or as i call it a new lifestyle, or better nutrition. Thank you so much for these videos. I am part of a diabetes group online. I used to help out a lot as i am a retired nurse. My stepson went into DKA in Feb so have been busy, his A1C was 12.9 %, when he arrived to hospital his sugar level was 49 or USA 882, he was in ICU 2 weeks heavily sedated, took 48 hrs of rehydration to revive him. I had to go live with them a few weeks as he used a walker. He is lucky to have survived, I tried to do diabetic teaching with him 2 yrs ago, he did not believe me, he wt 350 lbs, but he has turned himself around, walks well now, sugar levels are in the mid 5's, I am proud of the progress he made himself, we almost lost him, I gave him some of my extra Libre I accumulated over the yrs as when having radiology testing you have to take it off or wait to apply one if you are booked, I think the Libre is also what is helping him understand his type 2 diabetes. You are awesome and i just posted some of your video links in my support group for people to learn your tricks about the Libre system.

[@bbll3729]

Hello, I'm glad to read about you and your stepson's progress. If it is possible, do you mind sharing more about your diabetic group? Thank you.

[@carlam6669]

If you need the over-patch, I suggest applying it halfway through the 14 day usage period. Otherwise, the adhesive of the over-patch becomes degraded at the same time as adhesive of the sensor puck. The sensors are calibrated at the factory. Abbott found it was less accurate to have the user calibrate it. Abbott used to sell a CGM (Navigator) that did require user calibration. In theory, it is not recommended to pre-soak the sensor for 24 hours because Voltage is not being applied to the sensor filament until it is activated. Doing so is not recommended by Abbott. Nevertheless, doing so appears to have the desired effect. This was a lot of good advice for using Freestyle Libre. I retired from Abbott Diabetes Care about five years ago. While there I volunteered as a clinical study subject for their Navigator and Libre testing.

[@Flygal5]

I use an over patch that lets me leave the central circle paper. Then I change it halfway through without pull off the sensor. The sensors are too expensive to risk.

[@JonnyRatclffe3467]

@carlam6669 thanks for that info👍👍

[@SebastianBlackwell94]

i guess it depends on on what kind it is, I only have 9 days left of my first libre and my overpatch isn't lifting at all. I took a while looking at reviews for overpatches before choosing one

[@biglonniegruhn]

Excellent advice

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

Using all of your videos Tom I have managed to be 100% in target every single day for 11 months now. My HBA1C is 5.6 / 5.7 and my average glucose is 6.5 I am so happy that I used your detailed knowledge to keep control of the diabetes monster. I do use a third party app which tells me my trend and value every 5 minutes - this is my micro management tool which I used to get my numbers under massive control. Thanks Tom for all your guidance via your fantastic videos.

[@dwightl5863]

That is really impressive. No fear visiting your Endo.

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

@Dwight L Thanks Dwight - all of what I learned I use daily. Unfortunately I have a far more serious disease that I will never control.

[@dwightl5863]

@@SarcoidosisWarrior Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately having a serious disease does not make one immune from getting another. Hang in there. Do the best you can with what you got.

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

@@dwightl5863 Thanks Dwight You're very kind 😊 Keep fighting and my motto is Never Give Up Never Give In

[@bccsivxx-xxivvii]

That's awesome. Seriously man, quite an accomplishment. What third party app are you using? I've been using diabox with a bubble mini for a while now. Used xdrip in the past with miaomiao. Just got prescribed the libre 3 this week, so I don't need the bubble anymore for Bluetooth but I'm still trying to figure out how to use a third party app for data collection and how to override the libre 3 app native alarms.

[@lancevoorheestapestrichann9740]

Just put my first Libre 2 on 15 minutes ago and found your channel when I looked up a Libre video on how to apply. I was impressed your tips. Thx so much, my new friend.

[@voljume]

I feel there are too few alarms, so I'm currently developing my own app for libre with additional alarms, better graphs and more precise notes

[@jessi88lee]

I've used the replacement option twice when the sensor was giving weird errors, once was awful. The gentleman on the phone refused to believe the data i was giving him from my machine. He seemed more willing to believe my husband though when I handed him the phone and he read out the same data. Very frustrating but I got the needed replacement so it was worth the 45 min of pain. Be ready to be on the phone awhile!

[@cinnarose]

Yikes, the fact I have to talk to someone on the phone to get a replacement means I will never, ever do it. Also that customer service rep is an asshole.

[@barbarawilliams7707]

​@cinnarose they Reps seem to be in a Spanish speaking country. Most likely I talked to this same man. He's rude & condescending to women. I stood up to him & told him off. He did apologize & thanked me for correcting him.

[@TheFoodandWineDivaWashington]

Bless you for making an easy to understand, accurate, and thorough video for what is a scary thing for first time users! Bless you. I learned a ton, got so many useful tips. THANK YOU!

[@raidercarrillo4744]

Question why when am laying down my sensor keeps beeping that my glucose is low and when I check it with my blood it’s normal?

[@YelpBullhorn]

Very helpful advice. I have had my very first Libre 2 sensor fitted today! So your top tips are really useful to me. The hypo alarm has gone off three times already this evening though, and I already find them really annoying!!! Many thanks. Progress update: first sensor stayed on for 11 days, the second one for 2 days, the third one for 14 days, and the 4th lasted 20 minutes!!!

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Did you contact Abbott to have them replaced?

[@raybarraza5196]

I'm brand new to the Libre 3 so before watching your tutorial on the Libre 3 I just put it on my pectoral area and now I'm wondering if I Messed up. As I am not sure if the Libre 3 needs to be treated differently than the 14 day?

[@fireside007]

👍 PRE ~ SOAKING 🤛

[@marijanstojanoski3328]

how much senors are in one box

[@Karen-jp1ns]

1

[@NYCisland]

I'd also mention that the sensors do not read the same (or even close) glucose readings as a manual finger prick test. I do this a few times to see the difference and the Libre 3 is alays 20-25 mg higher than the finger prick blood test. Many people think it is does the same type of test as a finger prick but it does not. The fine and thin needle doesn't test blood, but a fluid just under your skin so it's an approximation. The product documentation talks about this but many don't read it.

[@tjs5344]

Agreed....it's annoying Why wear one then🤷‍♀️

[@srae7658]

It's 20 minutes delayed since it measures interstitial fluid not blood

[@KSusanFarias]

THANK YOU! This is all new to me at 60+ yrs old. Yes, it's the issue of trying to "teach an old dog new tricks". I've been having so many issues & all of these tips are very helpful.

[@SirCurtisLeeHall]

Too bad they didn't design it to be truly compatible with the tens of thousands of blind diabetics out there, which to me is inexcusable. You must line up the marks to apply the sensor, and the reader that comes with the system does not "speak" the readings out. Even my TV speaks to me, but a device that is necessary for me to obtain good diabetic blood sugar control does not speak to me? Signal to speech technology is everywhere, but not in a CGM?? Even my $29 portable HAM radio speaks to me, as does my watch, etc. So how is it that the medical equipment manufacturers can make such a gross oversight as to make a CGM inaccessible to the blind?

[@Qofpeace]

is it wise to swim with the device or should I cover it with other water prof band aid?

[@Sherributtrfly]

I’m 68 and have just been diagnosed. I’ve been really nervous about using this and had trouble getting my Dr office to understand what I was wanting to use. You have calmed me down and explained so much. Thank you!

[@georgezikos8902]

You may want to consult with a specialist that is familiar

[@melmatos4210]

Now you will be cure in 6 to 8 months looking for help about diabetes in you to is I lot of doctors that will help you ❤

[@shehnazshiraz1142]

Well done Tom. Great tips! Been on the Libre for more than 3 years now and by watching your videos I'm quite a pro haha! I'm following most of the tips and hacks you mentioned. Thanks for your guidance and support!

[@mvr2579]

My A1C( type 2) in Nov 2021 was 9.7 February 2022, was 9.4...in June 8.9. In Sept 2022, it is down to 6.8. I contribute to this improvement because of the libre meter. However, lately, the sensors keep falling off to me, hitting it on car doors, seat belts door frames..etc. So I moved sites tried my chest this week, and it hurt putting it in, and my numbers are off. I feel like because of this, I fear my numbers have gone up cause less testing equals less accountability.

[@NYCisland]

It's not meant for your chest or stomach. Use his tips to keep it on better - wipe the area with alochol and let it dry, don't put on a hairy area, use a waterproof bandage to cover the device, etc. And, the numbers from this device will never be the same (or close) to what you get from a finger prick blood test. The very fine thin needle doesn't draw blood and therefore doesn't measure the same way that a blood test does. All this is described in the product details. My Libre 3 reads about 20-25 mg higher than a finger prick blood test.

[@stellavite8459]

The sensor is specifically designed for use on your arm ( per Abbott) it will not give you an accurate reading if applied anywhere else

[@missem7881]

Hi Tom, where is your old video on picking the perfect place to put your CGM? For the past many months, I've had so much difficulty with getting a new Libre 2 to work, so I'm looking for a new place .. back of arm not possible for me. I've been using other tips that you gave and I need to see that video again .. feel like I'm doing something wrong so please give me the link to a video where you show this thank you so much 🌼🌼🌼

[@kimwilliams7728]

Why can't I wear the sensor on my stomach?

[@Fanatiqual]

i was so frustrated with the libre 2 until i found your channel. The Presoaking tip has saved me SO SO much frustration. i am an anxious person and waiting 24 hours with only inaccurate reading was driving me crazy

[@6ft8incyclist]

I am lucky my INSURANCE gets mine for free.

[@lesterabbott5032]

Wow thank you! Those are great tips. It never occurred to me that my Vitamin C is messing with my sensor. I cut the vitamin off 3 weeks ago and my sensor is acting more accurate.

[@Bewefau]

Just got the sensor 3's. That one hurt lol but just wanted to let people know if your in the U.S and have medical the senor's are free now.

[@SarcoidosisWarrior]

Yes - I am like a silver back gorilla and always have to shave the area first

[@LeafyConversations]

I just started Libre 3 last week and LOVE this CGM! I have had two or three nights where I got a fake low. I have this under the fatty part of my arm, I don’t know if there is a actual place where we can stick these things and it not go off. Either way, this is a awesome video! I’ll be sure to incorporate the oil before taking it off. When I used Medtronics CGM, it left bruises. 😮 I so enjoy your videos thanks for supporting all of us!

[@Leopoetess]

How is libre 3? Is it true you also need a sensor?

[@LeafyConversations]

@@Leopoetess I love Libre3! I've been wearing it now a few months, no the Libre3 is simply a CGM. You just need a mobile phone for the app.

[@Leopoetess]

@ShantiPatha🌻 I thought so, but someone at Edgepark said I would also need a sensor. Thanks.

[@elsamartinez247]

So how do I avoid sleeping on it if I’m a side sleeper 🥴

[@paweczarnik5218]

Hi, question regarding tip #2 additional tools: diacent & gluco - could you please share more information (any links?), many thanks!

[@cathywoofter1331]

New information! Who knew about compression lows! I sleep on both sides and most all of my lows occur at 3am! Mind blown!!! 🤯 Thank you for your educational and entertaining videos! Wait....this may mean giving up my 2 Hershey's Minis that I keep handy....😢

[@prmath]

I might try Duct tape….

[@dylanthompson5750]

I have recently picked up the martial art Brazilian jiu-jitsu, to keep my sensor on I wrap it with gauze and ace wrap. After long training I occasionally get those compressions lows. Even causing me to put a new one on. Thanks for letting me know about this now I know not to wrap it so tight!

[@elainerobson9347]

These are some great tips! Do you have any tips for breaking the seal? I do not have the hand strength to break it, and it makes me very anxious to try to break it even with a butter knife. Thanks!

[@rltidd27]

What is diacent and gluco mentioned at 15:20 in video? Thanks

[@IesKorpershoek]

My wife started freeStyle Libre today. (After 28 years of pricking herself many times daily.) She uses Nr2 because N3 is not available in our health plan for now. Tnx for the great video it was a big help.

[@hiramhawk8989]

I never heard of Tip #14 "presoak"-ing a new sensor. Sounds great and I'll try it for my next replacement. Thanks

[@TypeOneTalks]

You're welcome!

[@jacquestaljaard6644]

i was diagnosed with type 1 exactly 1 month ago . I'm considering getting a cgm to test what diffrent glycemic loads does to my blood sugar peak . like take 10 grams of pure glucose and see how much my bg goes up by (Gi of 100) and then eat popcorn with 10 carbs (55Gi) . that way i could exactly control where my blood sugar levels go ... mostly that is . would make an interesting video too if you use the cgm . i really wish i knew about glycemic load sooner . would've saved me allot of suffering after i eat

[@1deringwhy94]

It’s going to sound really odd but I use WD-40 to remove any residue from the sensor after I remove it. There’s no scrubbing required. 2-3 wipes with no pressure and it’s gone

[@drabdulsalimkiliyanni5981]

Is there any way to have a watch face for Libre 3?

[@Angeloantoinette]

I have a question. I found 3 boxes of freestyle libre 1 sensors They expired in 2023 I also have the sensor reader If I gave these away would they still work? I would just hate to throw them out if someone can use them

[@Croznyj]

You can also easily make your own overpatches from kinesiology tape as that is basically the same material the patches are made off. Just remember to cut a small hole for the sensor to breathe. I was nervous about sweating and/or bashing the sensor off, but patching over it helps a lot.

[@cocobaraxo]

this is a great idea! sadly, it’s not chlorine or water friendly, it doesn’t last as long as a cheap patch from amazon does. only lasts an hour in a pool for me.

[@lawnmowerman2199]

@@cocobaraxo hi Kim quick question please the cheap patch you get from Amazon. Does it have a hole in it for the sensor? I see that some patches say they do and some patches say they don’t have the hole and know what he’s of in the middle where the sensor would be do you know if the hole is necessary? I know in advance literature it says that it is but…..

[@cocobaraxo]

@@lawnmowerman2199 hi, mine doesn't necessarily have a hole, but the area over the device/libre has a soft felt to not stick to and damage the device. my dad ordered a pack off amazon and it lasts 2 weeks and stays on in the water! i recommend getting a patch because i've ripped off the libre multiple times taking off a swimsuit, gymnastics leotard, and sports bra.

[@lawnmowerman2199]

@@cocobaraxo Hi Kim and thanks for responding!

[@matt_fs]

HG Alarms usually wake me up early morning around 4am but I ain't complaining. I'd rather know than not know.

[@jmj61951]

Thank you very much for this video and all the others. You have helped me understand my Libre2 much better and how to use your tips to control my type2 diabetes.

[@marklewis4026]

Just been diagnosed type 1 1/2 and am about to start insulin. Thank you for your video. Very helpful

[@sherryrose3777]

I learned so much ! Thank you! Your videos are very valuable!

[@skyhunter1981]

I like the arm wrap better . Just don't forget to take it off when getting wet.

[@---kv5kh]

#13 and #12 best tips (#11- taking aspirin also not good or going more than 1 metre under water or being in water for more than 30 minutes :(

[@diverdan9602]

i like your style and how you educate. Thank you and greetings from Florida.

[@HunterChristianDarkman]

The Freestyle II app wants to invade your privacy as it requires you to turn on location services for the alarms to work. Contrary to their tech support, it isn't so that it knows if it's in range of the monitor - the only purpose is so that they can track you. I use the monitor reader device, which does not use gps.

[@incubatork]

I have noticed in a lot of your videos you mention DYI, its not DYI its DIY short for "Do It Yourself" not Do Yourself It. Thanks for all your videos, they are a great help (my comment is to make them even Better as not many people know what DYI is but DIY everyone knows)

[@trelligan42]

Internet slang has defined DYI as Do Yourself In. This is a general warning that actions have consequences that can be negative. For example, going out pub crawling can make you DYI, that is get in a fight or in other trouble.

[@anitaho3132]

Is put on thigh or on abdomen good because I don’t want people know, I am a diabetic

[@incubatork]

@@anitaho3132 Why? its nothing to be ashamed of.

[@katiepetersen4929]

“Stickiness” is a word 😊. It’s the noun that correlates to the adjective ’sticky’. Your English is fantastic and I ❤ your accent!!

[@bendahmanehafida9679]

As I have to remove my son's sensor this evening, I found tips number 23 and 22 very useful . I also find that you speak a clear english, I almost understand everything even if I'm not a native english speaker. Thank you.

[@ceramicatdesigns7844]

What do we do if our sensor comes off?

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Apply a new one and contact Abbott for a free replacement

[@marianarebosio5748]

Hello, how do I use the free 3 in a country where the app is not available? We live in Uruguay.

[@bltefft]

I was given a Lebre3 while in the hospital recently. But Medicare doesn't cover the #3, because it doesn't use a separate reader. So, i am going with the Lebre2, it's covered.

[@judygude]

Love your "Pancreas Co-Pilot" shirt! ❤

[@elizabethpatriciaschoeller7273]

Weekly I have physiotherapy…is that acceptable due to my Sciatica Pain ?

[@crystalbowlby6588]

I can't get one free trial from the US link. It says i do not qualify. Any tip to get a free libre 3?

[@PlantbasedRooster]

Brilliant tip, Pre Soaker, will definitely be doing this in future. Thanks so much. x

[@andyjay9346]

Totally disagree putting Freestyle sensor on the underside of the arm. The whole length of the underside of your upper arm can rub against the side of your body. Sensor is off instantly. I don't have any answer how to keep this thing on for 2 weeks. The sensors always fall off. I've followed their 'destructions' to the letter. The Freestyle Libre 2 I used to buy has 2 alco wipes supplied. I use both to be sure, to be sure. Wait at least a minute or more before applying sensor after the wipe. Damn thing still falls off in no time. No I don't have oily or hairy skin. No, my shirts are like everyone else's quite normal shirt sleeve. The shirts don't seem to be the problem. The sensors in my opinion just fall off because of the crap adhesive on them. There is NO overpatch supplied in Freestyles Libre 2 that I have used. Besides I find these sensors virtually useless because they are also inaccurate and you cannot do maths to allow for the discrepancy because each sensor has a different discrepancy and the amount of discrepancy changes throughout the 2 weeks period. Only way to go for me at present is a good quality BGL machine. It's accurate and far less cost. Yeah, I hate the finger pricks. But then I am no big fan of these sensors falling off in public. Yeah, and just to let you know I am a crotchety old Type 1 diabetic who has had Type 1 diabetes from the age of 20 and had it for 50+ years. So I've seen it all babe! Right, where are the cupcakes and barley sugars?

[@Dan23_7]

Blimey mate, I’ll be 10 years in on 8th June this year. I started off with strips, then got the Accucheck tape tester (I still have it) I went on Libre 1, now I’m on Libre 2. I’ve only had 1 sensor come off because I caught it on the shower screen at home. Yeah some sensors are way further out than finger blood. When I fit a sensor I cross check it a few times at first with my blood. I get a feel straight away if it’s going to be a good or bad sensor. The one I’m wearing at this moment (9/4/23) is accurate but keeps throwing up “sensor error”. Then works fine after a few mins. Im sorry you have so much trouble with them sticking. I’ve read your full comment and you’ve done every hint or tip that I know of and what’s been covered in this video. Take care mate 👍🏼 Edit… i fit mine about half way between the back of my arm and the outside.

[@sammcleod8792]

I’ve had problems with sensors always coming off my arms. Then I started putting the sensors on my outer chest, never had one come off, but twice I had a sensor that wouldn’t work(why idk), then I changed once again and have been putting the sensors on my upper thigh for over a year now and never ever a problem with the sensor or it coming off. I think you should try it on your upper thigh….

[@rich495]

Even Libre have corrected their pronunciation It’s not Leebray, it’s Leebra

[@JaneDoe-ip5yl]

I made the mistake of applying too soon after alcohol wipe. It takes trial and error.

[@brandonpennington1983]

I wish my A1C was 6 mine was 11.7 this last time I went, I had it to 9.9 then it started going back up

[@barbarawilliams7707]

That means you're eating things that cause it to go up. Start taking away food to see which cause your A1c to rise. Also the time of day, like nighttime makes it rise because you're not moving which makes it lower. You have to change your lifestyle to get better readings and see a difference.

[@lesliesweeney3204]

I cover it with a transparent Film Dressing over it so it won't come off from hitting it

[@tulsabrit671]

omg their customer service is terrible, overseas, unable to understand, a waste of time.

[@anrn5303]

@1:51 "alcohol" @12:35 "strictly" was misspelled...

[@alinomates]

Since the last libre 2 update my alarms no longer work properly, I've phoned Abbott who told me to change sensor which I did only the high alarm worked, then phoned again told me to clear cache worked for a couple of times now doesn't, extremely frustrating as you rely on the low alarm more than the high. Has anyone else had this problem? Love your videos Tom. X

[@neilproffitt8875]

I've got exactly the same problem, did you manage to resolve the problem? Definitely a problem since my Samsung phone updated

[@alinomates]

@@neilproffitt8875 Hi Neil it ended up that my alarm wouldn't work on the locked screen, it was just a coincidence the screen was unlocked when the high alarm went off. A quick change of settings and it now works perfectly. Let me know how you get on, maybe the same thing.

[@neilproffitt8875]

Hi, thank you so much for replying. It has not worked for me. It's been since android updated my phone. No alarms work, I think a lot of people in the UK are having the same problem at the min. They need to hurry up and solve the issue.

[@janetd4862]

I always learn something from your videos, and, more importantly, I appreciate the support. Thank you!

[@blankenbker]

Do you have any advice for sensors that are ending early? My last couple of sensors ended three to four days before they were supposed to. Thank you

[@dbcollins6]

I appreciated your comments a lot!! I'm new to this and I'm still afraid to put that on!! It looks so painful. But I had never heard that vitamin C can raise your sugars and I was taking too much! -Thank you for all the information. I'll get brave soon!

[@msdraeneichick]

I just got mine today and I'm thinking I might make my husband apply it to my arm 😂

[@kathya9522]

I was afraid, too, but I decided to do it anyway. Surprise! No pain. I have been using it for 4 years now, and I have never experienced pain.

[@dbcollins6]

@Kathy A have you ever gotten a bruise from it? My second application bled and bruised pretty bad 🤷‍♀️ But luckily, hardly even a pinch of pain!

[@kathya9522]

@@dbcollins6 , No, I have never gotten a bruise from it. Perhaps you pressed too hard or bumped your arm where it was applied. Sometimes I find dried blood after removing one but no pain. What is painful to me is a finger stick to test the old way.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

It's so fast that there's no pain. Finger prices hurt much more!

[@user-ip6yh5lz5i]

Sehr hilfreich, danke. Meine Tochter hat den Libre 3 und manchmal macht er uns crazy 😰

[@lesterabbott5032]

Btw I've watched this video 4 times cause they're all great tips.

[@clarencegreen6341]

Location of sensor is hard because I scar on right arm and mole on my left.

[@justindelecki]

This is excellent. Thank you.

[@maggies3093]

Thanks so much, new diabetic nurse!

[@100diamonds]

What happened to taking baths?

[@panoslianos7312]

Bath is bad

[@moose2154]

I don't know if I should say this, but this wasn't mentioned and I wouldn't want anyone to be caught off guard...as for tip #1, and I'm sure everyone in the Libre community is welcome, just know that more and more people are using Libre that don't have diabetes. Nutrisense and Level, as well as the Keto and Intermittent Fasting communities have really brought blood sugar monitoring to the foreground of weight loss and heath optimization areas. Just in case anyone wants to start a conversation with anyone out there wearing one, I thought I would mention this.

[@emb74]

How do they buy them if they don’t use insulin or have a prescription? Many insurance companies won’t pay for them unless you are in insulin and have a prescription. I can’t even pay for one myself at the drug store without a prescription. I have insulin resistance and would love to be able to use this just 2-3 times a year to help keep me on the right track, but can’t buy one without a prescription.

[@rachelhogge112]

Cash pay I believe.

[@emb74]

@@rachelhogge112 I can’t even pay myself. I have to have a prescription to buy it. Even online they ask for your prescription number or doctors ID. I read it is and FDA rule. The criteria for getting them and for doctors prescribing them is very strict. I can’t think why. Probably the meter/strip manufacturers lobbied the FDA because their profits will plunge. I was able to get one through one company that sells supplies that are in slightly damaged boxes and a little closer to the expiration date but mine was terrible. The numbers came up 20-30 points lower than my regular meter. I wasted $90 on it.

[@emb74]

An update to my comment. My doctor was able to get my prescription plan to provide me with the Libre Freestyle 2.

[@bikashbaid]

Please let me know about the 3rd party readers/sensors

[@rgmfan22]

Thank you for the videos and hints. I have been using Libre 2 prescribed since Nov 2022. Type 2 since 2002, 63 yr old female. Now that I got the hang of keeping the sensor on 14 days I have noticed 2 alarming things, which I brought up to Abbott and they had no suggestions other than to call my doctor, 1 is when I put the sensor on I have blood come out of the center of the sensor and 2 when I take the sensor off I find I have a circle of bruising where the sensor was and a red bump where the filament sensor was in my skin. What does this mean? I wait to put a new sensor on till the bruise/bump go away, typically a day and not over same area but close to it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Rotate arms

[@EllisG237]

Does the Freestyle libre 3 work on a chromebook?

[@debbief1271]

Your tips are fabulous.

[@beckysaldana5036]

Can i swim at the beach and the pool with the sensors on

[@dwightl5863]

The vast majority of these tips are applicable to most CGM's. A mistake to not view the video if you are not on the Libre.

[@mspearlcat1]

Question: My sensor goes below 60 in error sometimes at night. I am somewhat dehydrated. I have gotten new sensors but I wonder why it happens so much. Thoughts?

[@anitastokar98]

Are you possibly laying on your sensor?

[@kiwigipsy]

Hey there from New Zealand! I've just been fitted with the Libre 2 and I'm loving it!!! So much better than pricking my finger!! This video is full of so much useful and helpful information, I've subscribed to your channel to get my head around using the system.

[@meiyang5969]

I tried to get the free sensor but if you are on Medicare, you are not qualified even though you are not eligible from Medicare. Medicare has a very strict rule who qualifies. Just FYI.😢

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Medical pays for mine in full

[@mariaesposito274]

The more i watch all these videos, the more i decide on ..No..ill keep poking finger. This is a bit...much..

[@evolveyourself9518]

I agree. Too much info, too much talking. It's driving me crazy too. Just go to your doctor and have them apply it and connect it to the app or separate device (reader).

[@ShelleyHardy-x3h]

Newish to Libre 2 u.k. Find Libre sensor, problem. Does not stay on arm for full 14 day life. Try on upper chest, not advised, in U.K. but does stay in place, on this area, for full 14 days, with no probs.

[@johnbauman4005]

The problem I have is their slow development. My late model android phone and latest Android version are not compatible with latest FSL 2 software. Phone is > 9 months old and app worked on prior phone. The reading works but spurious message appears. Looks like Dexcom doesn't have this issue and their app should work fine with my phone. Any pros or cons re: switching from FSL 2 to Dexcom 7? Thanks!

[@andreagholston9093]

Medicare will not cover unless you are taking insulin. You cannot get the free trial either. Just found out this week. I am type2 diagnosed 5 days ago. Costco pharmacy has a good price if you're a member...around $75 a month.

[@barbarawilliams7707]

How many do you get from Costco for $75.

[@andreagholston9093]

@@barbarawilliams7707 2...

[@audw82]

I'm a butchered roux n y patient. I go up to 150 and down to 50 in 10 mins to 30 mins. My Libre is to alert me to lows because my pancreas still works but I hv no and I mean NO stomach pouch. Any suggestions on keeping it at 100? I know this is insane, even chicken noodle soup will make me dive to 50. I'm broke and I cannot afford patreon. I hope u get good subscribers. Just thought I'd ask. Ty!

[@FayePini]

Aged pensioner in Au. Just got a LibreLink Freestyle 2 from Diabetic Educator for 2 week free trial. Not sure after that. I'm type 2 diabetes on insulin but not covered for Libre monitoring. No private health cover and so would be too expensive. Love the idea though to save doing finger pricks. Thanks for this video as great explanation on using.

[@ladycurvicorn9585]

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and got really tired of finger pricking. I tried the 14 day libre (US) and it's total garbage. Over 40 mg/DL low all the time. It's totally useless for GD, which has a very small range (below 140 1hr post meal, below 120 2hrs post, below 90 fasting). Complete waste of money.

[@ShellBellz]

My tip… order a box of 3m-1622W Tegaderm 1-3/4x1-3/4” from Amazon. Cut a little hole in the middle, line up the hole over the hole in the sensor so that the hole stays open, and gently cover the sensor. The Tegaderm is clear, feels and looks just like another set of skin, and you won’t have to worry one bit about snagging the sensor and having it fall off. I was having some inaccuracies and signal losses before using the Tegaderm. Now it is great! And I forget the sensor is even there! Also, I second your tip to put the sensor on the underside or inside of your arm. I am a side sleeper but don’t have the false compression low at night if I put the sensor just slightly towards the inside of my arm.