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Dec 11, 2023

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems

I'm having almost no trouble with the Libre 2 these days. I did accidentally rip one off while in bed the other night which was a bit annoying, but other than that, I have found them to be reliable and staying on my body for the full 14-day period.

One modification I have made is rather than putting them on the back of my triceps, I place it further inside, so that it is more where the bicep and triceps meet on the inner arm. It gets knocked a lot less easily that way and is much more likely to stay attached to my body. The readings still seem to be accurate when it is there.

Dec 11, 2023

Warwick 434 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre Freestyle 2

They can differ quite a bit. I was surprised at my recent DAFNE Refresher day to be told that the Libre 2 is more accurate than finger pricking. There is a 5-10 minute lag between BGL readings and the readings from the interstitial fluid that the Libre 2 gets its readings from. It's not really an issue if your BGLs are flat, but if they are rising or dropping quickly, then you can expect a bit of a difference.

Dec 6, 2023

Sally Mac 27 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems

Reg said:
Sally Mac said:
Thanks for your query @flash; sorry to hear you have been having so many problems with the Libre. I can't help myself I'm afraid as like @MarkE, I use the Dexcom G6 Sensor.
I did see, though that there are several other people on other posts having Libre issues, namely @AnnetteBell @Warwick @Lucy1gus2, @JohnH, @RachelClement, @novorapidboi26. I'm hoping that you'll hear something from some of these good folk.

Hi Sally, I understand that Dexcom has to be changed every 10 days rather than the 14 with Libre but has it been reliable? Also, are you using an iPhone and if so have you updated the software to iOS17?

Hi @Reg, yes the Dexcom G6 does need changing every 10 days. The Dexcom G6 from my experience is very reliable as Im using an HCL system. No iPhones in our house thankfully, Android through and through. Nothing in the world would make me want to use an iPhone!

Dec 5, 2023

Reg 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems

Sally Mac said:
Thanks for your query @flash; sorry to hear you have been having so many problems with the Libre. I can't help myself I'm afraid as like @MarkE, I use the Dexcom G6 Sensor.
I did see, though that there are several other people on other posts having Libre issues, namely @AnnetteBell @Warwick @Lucy1gus2, @JohnH, @RachelClement, @novorapidboi26. I'm hoping that you'll hear something from some of these good folk.

Hi Sally, I understand that Dexcom has to be changed every 10 days rather than the 14 with Libre but has it been reliable? Also, are you using an iPhone and if so have you updated the software to iOS17?

Nov 28, 2023

Reg 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Libre Freestyle 2

Do people often get false readings compared to finger pricking?

Nov 28, 2023

Reg 21 posts

Topic: General Discussion / OS17 update for iPhones

I am still waiting for Abbot to confirm suitability for this latest update which they advised against . Has anyone successfully upgraded to OS17?

Jun 9, 2023

Gary B 1 post

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

If you really want the Dexcom one to be of use look at xDrip+ for Android and xDrip4IOS on Apple. This opens up all the G6 features so calibrations, linking to a watch etc for example. I use the Dexcom receiver to update clarity which then feeds into Glooko. I found the one wasn't very accurate to say the least most were being replaced as most were reading 20-30% high. Now with calibration they are well within 5% of BG readings 10 mine before.

Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook

HannahW said:
Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you

Its not possible I believe.

I think its because its only meant to be available to those who have graduated from the course.

Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help!

Spikes for me, assuming your back in range after your dose is done, is all about timing.

Matching the activity of the insulin to the processing of the glucose into the blood stream.

So I would ask, are you back in range despite the spike?

If so, what kind of pre bolus time are you giving?

Jun 8, 2023

novorapidboi26 1,818 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

Its been a while since I've been on here.

Does DAFNE do an online version now then?

May 17, 2023

Mr.John Tait 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

The data does seem to have been saved. I've had to log in again to continue the module.
Id like some positive indication that my data is being saved.
Any hard information from other folk please?

May 16, 2023

janice1971 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning

I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023

janice1971 2 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning

I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023

Mr.John Tait 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session?

I have been working for several hours on the first session. do I have to plod on right to the end or can I pause and save the work done do far? I'm getting a headache and feeling tired. Embarassed

Thanks

May 11, 2023

Chris L C 2 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system.

Deryck said:
I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude.

There seems to be a workaround though.
I discovered that although Clarity App is useless, using Glooko 6.0 you are able to synchronise not only your CGM readings, carbs, QA and BI but you're also able to sync your Blood Meter too.
I use a Nipro 4Sure Smart Duo and the readings are synch to the app along with everything else so are visible in the graphs and reports downloaded.

Dec 11, 2023 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems I'm having almost no trouble with the Libre 2 these days. I did accidentally rip one off while in bed the other night which was a bit annoying, but other than that, I have found them to be reliable and staying on my body for the full 14-day period. One modification I have made is rather than putting them on the back of my triceps, I place it further inside, so that it is more where the bicep and triceps meet on the inner arm. It gets knocked a lot less easily that way and is much more likely to stay attached to my body. The readings still seem to be accurate when it is there.

Dec 11, 2023 Warwick 434 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre Freestyle 2 They can differ quite a bit. I was surprised at my recent DAFNE Refresher day to be told that the Libre 2 is more accurate than finger pricking. There is a 5-10 minute lag between BGL readings and the readings from the interstitial fluid that the Libre 2 gets its readings from. It's not really an issue if your BGLs are flat, but if they are rising or dropping quickly, then you can expect a bit of a difference.

Dec 6, 2023 Sally Mac 27 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems Reg said: Sally Mac said: Thanks for your query @flash; sorry to hear you have been having so many problems with the Libre. I can't help myself I'm afraid as like @MarkE, I use the Dexcom G6 Sensor. I did see, though that there are several other people on other posts having Libre issues, namely @AnnetteBell @Warwick @Lucy1gus2, @JohnH, @RachelClement, @novorapidboi26. I'm hoping that you'll hear something from some of these good folk. Hi Sally, I understand that Dexcom has to be changed every 10 days rather than the 14 with Libre but has it been reliable? Also, are you using an iPhone and if so have you updated the software to iOS17? Hi @Reg, yes the Dexcom G6 does need changing every 10 days. The Dexcom G6 from my experience is very reliable as Im using an HCL system. No iPhones in our house thankfully, Android through and through. Nothing in the world would make me want to use an iPhone!

Dec 5, 2023 Reg 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre sensors - problems Sally Mac said: Thanks for your query @flash; sorry to hear you have been having so many problems with the Libre. I can't help myself I'm afraid as like @MarkE, I use the Dexcom G6 Sensor. I did see, though that there are several other people on other posts having Libre issues, namely @AnnetteBell @Warwick @Lucy1gus2, @JohnH, @RachelClement, @novorapidboi26. I'm hoping that you'll hear something from some of these good folk. Hi Sally, I understand that Dexcom has to be changed every 10 days rather than the 14 with Libre but has it been reliable? Also, are you using an iPhone and if so have you updated the software to iOS17?

Nov 28, 2023 Reg 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Libre Freestyle 2 Do people often get false readings compared to finger pricking?

Nov 28, 2023 Reg 21 posts	Topic: General Discussion / OS17 update for iPhones I am still waiting for Abbot to confirm suitability for this latest update which they advised against . Has anyone successfully upgraded to OS17?

Jun 9, 2023 Gary B 1 post	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. If you really want the Dexcom one to be of use look at xDrip+ for Android and xDrip4IOS on Apple. This opens up all the G6 features so calibrations, linking to a watch etc for example. I use the Dexcom receiver to update clarity which then feeds into Glooko. I found the one wasn't very accurate to say the least most were being replaced as most were reading 20-30% high. Now with calibration they are well within 5% of BG readings 10 mine before.

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Course Handbook HannahW said: Hi, are you able to download/ print the course handbook? I don't seem to be able to do so. Thank you Its not possible I believe. I think its because its only meant to be available to those who have graduated from the course.

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Unexplained Rise - Help! Spikes for me, assuming your back in range after your dose is done, is all about timing. Matching the activity of the insulin to the processing of the glucose into the blood stream. So I would ask, are you back in range despite the spike? If so, what kind of pre bolus time are you giving?

Jun 8, 2023 novorapidboi26 1,818 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? Its been a while since I've been on here. Does DAFNE do an online version now then?

May 17, 2023 Mr.John Tait 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? The data does seem to have been saved. I've had to log in again to continue the module. Id like some positive indication that my data is being saved. Any hard information from other folk please?

May 16, 2023 janice1971 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023 janice1971 2 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / extremely high blood first thing in the morning I get this, it's called the dawn thernominon, I go lower through the night like everyone because your body doesn't need glucose for energy then at 6 am my blood sugar starts to climb as your body releases glucose ready for the day, but when you don't make your own insulin it takes some adjustments

May 16, 2023 Mr.John Tait 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Can I Pause or Save A Session? I have been working for several hours on the first session. do I have to plod on right to the end or can I pause and save the work done do far? I'm getting a headache and feeling tired. Thanks

May 11, 2023 Chris L C 2 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Dexcom One system. Deryck said: I'm having the same issue's DexcomOne is a cut price, cut down version of what is needed. Dexcom customer support is poor and rude. There seems to be a workaround though. I discovered that although Clarity App is useless, using Glooko 6.0 you are able to synchronise not only your CGM readings, carbs, QA and BI but you're also able to sync your Blood Meter too. I use a Nipro 4Sure Smart Duo and the readings are synch to the app along with everything else so are visible in the graphs and reports downloaded.