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Sep 23, 2021

GlennT 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

I have been using Libre for 2-3 years. I now have Libre 2 and have stopped finger prick. Good points are that it is very convenient, my fingertips are alive again and the alarms can be helpful especially for low BG. Cons are finger pricking is more accurate, there can be variations between finger prick BG and Libre especially in higher BG, the alarms can be intrusive, and I feel my control is not as good as on finger prick. Hope this helps. My approach now is to use Libre to show trends in daily BG but have finger prick checks first thing and before bed.

Sep 17, 2021

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Thanks Warwick, I’ll do that next time, but it did seem to settle down after the first day. It’s certainly much easier than finger pricking! Just to warn you to check that they have sent you FL 2 and not original ones. Looking at comments on the internet it looks like they have done the same to a lot of people. Presumably trying to dispose of old stock and hoping no one will notice, or is that just me being cynical?! 😂

Sep 17, 2021

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / I between blood glucose levels

Pretty much anything affects blood glucose levels. This site https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update lists 42 possible contributors to changing blood glucose levels and although menopause isn't mentioned, changes in hormone levels will have an effect on them.

Like you, when I tried CGM, I was amazed to find that while my BGLs before meals were mostly within range, but after meals could go sky high - 17 mmol/L was not uncommon. I switched from high-carb cereal for breakfast to scrambled eggs, and had lovely flat lines after that. Alternatively you can try taking your insulin 20 minutes earlier so that the peak of the insulin action matches the peak of the blood glucose levels. With the Libre, you have the options available to play around a bit and see what effect that has on your BGL graphs.

It may also be that a different insulin type would suit you better. This document shows the different insulin profiles available and may be helpful in finding an insulin type that will allow you to have the insulin act faster after meals, but not affect you during the night. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-10/University%2520Hospitals%2520of%2520Leicester%2520-%2520Insulin%2520Profiles.pdf

Hope that helps.

Sep 17, 2021

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

You might want to check the expiry date in case the sensor has expired. They have a reasonably short shelf life of 6 months.

I haven't used mine yet. I am just using up the last few sensors for the Dexcom G4, then I will give this one a try as it is much cheaper than the Dexcom G6.

Sep 9, 2021

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

After the first day it seems to have settled down and is close to BG readings. However, I ordered the Freestyle Libre 2, as that gives you alarms if BG is way out of the target range, but after attaching the sensor, realized that they have sent me Freestyle Libre which doesn’t. Very annoyed and still waiting for a reply to an email asking for a replacement. Confused

Sep 8, 2021

Jim Gillies 3 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Using Garmin Edge Cycle Computers and Smart Watches with Freestyle Libre

I do a bit of cycling and I see that Garmin have introduced some means where some of their cycling computers can be linked to Freestyle Libre sensors and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of this.

Sep 3, 2021

Annette Bell 72 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre

Does anyone else use this? I decided to give it a try as thought it would make life easier. So far the readings have been way different from BG readings (I thought I would check if they were similar). BG was 14.7 and Libre said it was 8.2. Libre 3.3 and BG was 6.7. Hardly accurate! Has anyone else had this problem? It’s a very expensive way of getting your BG readings totally wrong! Just wondered if it’s just me!

Aug 22, 2021

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

sorry any kind of calculation means the app is deemed a medical device and has to be certified. This a long and expensive process and we can't afford to do it. We tried putting it in the app and people informed the medical regulator and we were forced to take it out again. We can't afford the legal costs of going against their instruction to remove it.

Aug 13, 2021

tracy Nicols... 1 post

Topic: Questions for HCPs / I between blood glucose levels

Hi I have completed the DAFNE course and have recently started using a libre sensor. This is fantastic and I am checking my blood sugar levels far more now. My levels before meals are god and most of the time in range however I between they can go very high. Shod I be concerned about this? Also I have been having far more hypos during the might (the alarm wakes me up,) I have reduced my BI but still having hypos. I am currently of an age where I am going through the menopause and wondered if this would have an impact on my blood glucose levels.

Aug 13, 2021

claire k 5 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps

Hi There,

App related:
I know there has been massive changes in the regulations, but could you use that part of the app as a "Aid Tool" or"as reference" type idea to help us for calculating?

over and out

Jul 15, 2021

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / What’s so great about DAFNE?

The Central DAFNE team are keen to spread the word on how great DAFNE is. They are planning some communications based on ‘100 great things about DAFNE’ and are asking DAFNE graduates to be part of this. Please click the below survey monkey link to complete the very short survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/N8QVSDN


Sep 23, 2021 GlennT 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre I have been using Libre for 2-3 years. I now have Libre 2 and have stopped finger prick. Good points are that it is very convenient, my fingertips are alive again and the alarms can be helpful especially for low BG. Cons are finger pricking is more accurate, there can be variations between finger prick BG and Libre especially in higher BG, the alarms can be intrusive, and I feel my control is not as good as on finger prick. Hope this helps. My approach now is to use Libre to show trends in daily BG but have finger prick checks first thing and before bed.

Sep 17, 2021 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Thanks Warwick, I’ll do that next time, but it did seem to settle down after the first day. It’s certainly much easier than finger pricking! Just to warn you to check that they have sent you FL 2 and not original ones. Looking at comments on the internet it looks like they have done the same to a lot of people. Presumably trying to dispose of old stock and hoping no one will notice, or is that just me being cynical?! 😂

Sep 17, 2021 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / I between blood glucose levels Pretty much anything affects blood glucose levels. This site https://diatribe.org/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update lists 42 possible contributors to changing blood glucose levels and although menopause isn't mentioned, changes in hormone levels will have an effect on them. Like you, when I tried CGM, I was amazed to find that while my BGLs before meals were mostly within range, but after meals could go sky high - 17 mmol/L was not uncommon. I switched from high-carb cereal for breakfast to scrambled eggs, and had lovely flat lines after that. Alternatively you can try taking your insulin 20 minutes earlier so that the peak of the insulin action matches the peak of the blood glucose levels. With the Libre, you have the options available to play around a bit and see what effect that has on your BGL graphs. It may also be that a different insulin type would suit you better. This document shows the different insulin profiles available and may be helpful in finding an insulin type that will allow you to have the insulin act faster after meals, but not affect you during the night. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-10/University%2520Hospitals%2520of%2520Leicester%2520-%2520Insulin%2520Profiles.pdf Hope that helps.

Sep 17, 2021 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre You might want to check the expiry date in case the sensor has expired. They have a reasonably short shelf life of 6 months. I haven't used mine yet. I am just using up the last few sensors for the Dexcom G4, then I will give this one a try as it is much cheaper than the Dexcom G6.

Sep 9, 2021 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre After the first day it seems to have settled down and is close to BG readings. However, I ordered the Freestyle Libre 2, as that gives you alarms if BG is way out of the target range, but after attaching the sensor, realized that they have sent me Freestyle Libre which doesn’t. Very annoyed and still waiting for a reply to an email asking for a replacement.

Sep 8, 2021 Jim Gillies 3 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Using Garmin Edge Cycle Computers and Smart Watches with Freestyle Libre I do a bit of cycling and I see that Garmin have introduced some means where some of their cycling computers can be linked to Freestyle Libre sensors and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of this.

Sep 3, 2021 Annette Bell 72 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Freestyle Libre Does anyone else use this? I decided to give it a try as thought it would make life easier. So far the readings have been way different from BG readings (I thought I would check if they were similar). BG was 14.7 and Libre said it was 8.2. Libre 3.3 and BG was 6.7. Hardly accurate! Has anyone else had this problem? It’s a very expensive way of getting your BG readings totally wrong! Just wondered if it’s just me!

Aug 22, 2021 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps sorry any kind of calculation means the app is deemed a medical device and has to be certified. This a long and expensive process and we can't afford to do it. We tried putting it in the app and people informed the medical regulator and we were forced to take it out again. We can't afford the legal costs of going against their instruction to remove it.

Aug 13, 2021 tracy Nicols... 1 post	Topic: Questions for HCPs / I between blood glucose levels Hi I have completed the DAFNE course and have recently started using a libre sensor. This is fantastic and I am checking my blood sugar levels far more now. My levels before meals are god and most of the time in range however I between they can go very high. Shod I be concerned about this? Also I have been having far more hypos during the might (the alarm wakes me up,) I have reduced my BI but still having hypos. I am currently of an age where I am going through the menopause and wondered if this would have an impact on my blood glucose levels.

Aug 13, 2021 claire k 5 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dosage auto-calculation in apps Hi There, App related: I know there has been massive changes in the regulations, but could you use that part of the app as a "Aid Tool" or"as reference" type idea to help us for calculating? over and out

Jul 15, 2021 marke 681 posts	Topic: General Discussion / What’s so great about DAFNE? The Central DAFNE team are keen to spread the word on how great DAFNE is. They are planning some communications based on ‘100 great things about DAFNE’ and are asking DAFNE graduates to be part of this. Please click the below survey monkey link to complete the very short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/N8QVSDN