tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post4233276540252601510..comments2024-02-16T13:58:21.051+00:00Comments on Every day ups and downs, a diabetes blog: Abbott Freestyle Libre review - BG monitoring goes all flashMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-31571451062741917842018-03-19T11:46:14.222+00:002018-03-19T11:46:14.222+00:00That sounds rubbish Anon. For what it's worth,...That sounds rubbish Anon. For what it's worth, I gather that email is far less likely to receive a prompt response than a phone call.<br /><br />My reader stopped working reliably after about a year (the button needed to be pressed increasingly firmly) and Abbott replaced it free of charge. I'm not sure which number you used as I've never found one which prompted me to leave a Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-22447473159368942882018-03-19T11:41:30.547+00:002018-03-19T11:41:30.547+00:00My freesttyle reader stopped working 2 weeks ago, ...My freesttyle reader stopped working 2 weeks ago, I have not been able to talk to a customer service rep and have had no response from by email or voice messages. When working the system was great by reader failed after only 6 weeks. I am significantly out of pocket & with the non existent customer services support, would not recommend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-31476068645658017472018-01-14T16:14:09.986+00:002018-01-14T16:14:09.986+00:00I've never had a problem with sensor adhesion ...I've never had a problem with sensor adhesion at all - even where I've gently knocked sensors they have stayed firmly stuck. I am careful not to put too much stress on the adhesive in the first 12 hours or so, but only because my experience with insulin pump sites on my back/sides is that of you twist and stretch them too much and the adhesive 'gives' early on they they never Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-29323511938751230602018-01-14T16:09:33.582+00:002018-01-14T16:09:33.582+00:00No-one has stated weather or not there is a proble...No-one has stated weather or not there is a problem with adherence to the skin I had one put on and it fell off 20 minutes after I left the doctors officeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-32790183640503141392016-11-21T09:40:54.291+00:002016-11-21T09:40:54.291+00:00Abbott have obtained a license for use in children...Abbott have obtained a license for use in children aged 4-17. Perhaps because of the length of the filament/needle (I am assuming u18 use is licensed for back of arm as adult use is??). You might be better off asking in a group Facebook group for others' experiences? Perhaps https://www.facebook.com/groups/748445301888935/ or the Children With Diabetes (CWD) UK group?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-39493494599323677212016-11-20T17:06:03.538+00:002016-11-20T17:06:03.538+00:00Does anyone know if its suitable for a 1 year old?...Does anyone know if its suitable for a 1 year old? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314014521500007605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-50126060865764251872016-11-20T08:18:42.425+00:002016-11-20T08:18:42.425+00:00My daughter received a free starter pack and has b...My daughter received a free starter pack and has been using the libra for a month. I think once your daughter realises the benifits of painless testing she even at three will succumb to benifits ( my daughter has had type1 since she was one and since using the scanner her fingers have gone from rough and hard to lovely and soft) the sensor is the size of a two pound coin so offer it up and see! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872025299854100985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-38244313742654853652016-11-11T15:34:59.264+00:002016-11-11T15:34:59.264+00:00Great reading BTW cool control.Great reading BTW cool control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-23031247911766147502016-09-01T23:04:40.999+01:002016-09-01T23:04:40.999+01:00No funding available as not accepted by NICE for N...No funding available as not accepted by NICE for NHS prescription so ongoing use has to be self funded.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459403478195566860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-59154625308100300012016-09-01T23:01:35.657+01:002016-09-01T23:01:35.657+01:00Anonymous
There is no funding in the UK for Libre...Anonymous<br /><br />There is no funding in the UK for Libre and this product has not been passed by NICE so cannot be paid for on NHS prescription. Costs will have to be paid for by yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459403478195566860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-48478861700268149352016-08-30T21:44:23.199+01:002016-08-30T21:44:23.199+01:00Can anyone please advise how I can go about applyi...Can anyone please advise how I can go about applying for a two week trial.Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-10554920787568551452016-08-19T16:55:24.126+01:002016-08-19T16:55:24.126+01:00my husband just had a free 2 weeks trail. it was e...my husband just had a free 2 weeks trail. it was excellent. does anyone know where i can get some funding or help to buy some more sensors as we live on benefitsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-36806615750644922932016-06-10T09:55:17.876+01:002016-06-10T09:55:17.876+01:00Sorry you've had adhesion issues Anonymous - n...Sorry you've had adhesion issues Anonymous - not something I have had an issue with in the years I have used sensors. I think perhaps it has to do with skin type? Might be worth considering Skin-Tac or another similar preparation if this is an issue for you? Personally I have to gently ease them off at the end of sensor life as they are still very-much stuck fast for me.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-27465117822291872542016-06-09T23:00:24.276+01:002016-06-09T23:00:24.276+01:00I can only advise that it is not painful & you...I can only advise that it is not painful & you can only buy this online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-5361089202716640922016-06-09T22:58:22.326+01:002016-06-09T22:58:22.326+01:00No its not. I used four sensors in a week whilst o...No its not. I used four sensors in a week whilst on the trial. I recommend that people are aware once they lose their stickyness it cannot be reattached, costly even more money. Until this becomes free under NHS it is too costly for an average person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-84054017347805746392016-06-09T22:52:20.058+01:002016-06-09T22:52:20.058+01:00Yes, I was on the trial and it is not completley r...Yes, I was on the trial and it is not completley reliable. The sensor comes off if your hot & sweaty, the machine does not always match my results with my normal machine. I personally think three is a little young. This sensor still has to be pricked on which she may find distressing, but if this machine is eventually fine tuned its will be fantastic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-16794647459856788522016-03-13T23:55:15.658+00:002016-03-13T23:55:15.658+00:00Hi Janeyxxxxx
I've not had any problems with...Hi Janeyxxxxx <br /><br />I've not had any problems with airport scanners, but have heard of some concerns over library scanners. I've also not had any problems with sensors getting warm, but have heard worries where people get dehydrated, I guess if in warm places it pays to stay well hydrated :) Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-40952782947762944252016-03-13T19:22:58.160+00:002016-03-13T19:22:58.160+00:00hi
Very interesting reading yor comments thank yo...hi<br /><br />Very interesting reading yor comments thank you all. I am on week 3 and loving it and hoping sometime soon it will come down in cost . Does anyone know if it is affected when it gets very hot as I sat today in a pub with the sun streaming through the window and my arm got very hot and I wondered if it would affect the sensor? Also does airport security scanners affect the sensors janeyxxxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323075490756244674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-574279536948140512016-02-17T20:00:12.617+00:002016-02-17T20:00:12.617+00:00This all sounds wonderful after 4.5 years of prick...This all sounds wonderful after 4.5 years of pricking my 5 year old daughter. It is now licenced for children so will be ordering a kit tonight. Can't wait not to find the toes in the middle of the night! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-77701878614517915642015-12-03T22:50:37.066+00:002015-12-03T22:50:37.066+00:00Hello Anon
Sorry to hear your experience - I'...Hello Anon<br /><br />Sorry to hear your experience - I've not heard of people having trouble with supermarkets (I wore a sensor over the last few weeks and went in and out of shops/supermarkets without bother) though I have heard problems with Libraries. Perhaps it depends on the system?<br /><br />I would phone Abbott and explain what happened - they may replace the sensor and ask you to Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-19660488321784331392015-12-03T21:28:32.206+00:002015-12-03T21:28:32.206+00:00Hi Mike
I tried the Libre system back in April thi...Hi Mike<br />I tried the Libre system back in April this year. After 3 days I visited my local Supermarket and the security gates killed the sensor dead. I am about to try the system again and wonder if you or any other users have been able to visit Supermarkets without this happening. Abbott's Technical Support suggest that some gates are set to a higher power than necessary. They will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-23256847842364439032015-11-09T10:42:54.112+00:002015-11-09T10:42:54.112+00:00Hi Anon
Q1. Abbott say sensor accuracy is likely ...Hi Anon<br /><br />Q1. Abbott say sensor accuracy is likely to be less reliable on Day 1 (but still often within reasonable limits). Many users seem to find that the first 24 hours is likely to contain more differences between blood and sensor. Some have even taking to inserting the sensor slightly early and then waiting before activating it, though this is not advised by Abbott. My experience isMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-6918948459584281682015-11-08T10:16:20.977+00:002015-11-08T10:16:20.977+00:00Hello
it is my first day usage for the freestyle, ...Hello<br />it is my first day usage for the freestyle, i have problem with the readings<br />this morning it reads 2.8 but on the finger testing it reads 4.2 <br /><br />second Q, Why it is allowed for over 18 years only ? Why i couldn't use for my 10 years old daughter ? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-78795972360150725402015-09-09T11:32:10.906+01:002015-09-09T11:32:10.906+01:00In Spain we cannot buy the Libre. We have contacte...In Spain we cannot buy the Libre. We have contacted Abbot subsidiary in May and they told us they run out. We are on a waiting list since then and nothing.:-(. Even friends who bough it on Nov´14 don´t have the sensors.blackrose_titihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450097046993639035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932842985778393321.post-53218431075710256332015-09-03T09:02:45.471+01:002015-09-03T09:02:45.471+01:00Hello Anon
Google Translate suggests your initial...Hello Anon<br /><br />Google Translate suggests your initial post was in Romanian - unfortunately, as far as I know the Libre is still only available in the initial launch countries of UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Libre readers and sensors can only be sent to those countries at the moment. Hope it launches more widely across Europe for you soon.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868706401223371920noreply@blogger.com