My Thoughts After 3 Weeks on The Freestyle Libre | She's Diabetic
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- My thoughts after 3 weeks on the Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitor by Abbott. Does it live up to the hype? Is it accurate? Can it really help you better control your Type 1 Diabetes? Watch this video to find out! ◉ Subscribe: goo.gl/ZfjYfu
For ease of viewing/skipping to critical bits, I'm linking specific timecodes below:
00:23 Any Pain?
00:36 Awareness of Sensor
00:50 Size of Sensor
1:11 Does it stay in place?
3:43 The Freestyle Libre is a FLASH Glucose Monitor
4:27 Cost
5:35 Ease of Use
5:55 Swiping with your iPhone
6:36 Accuracy
8:09 Random Facts
8:40 Summary
9:25 Cons
10:20 Closing Thoughts
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I am a type 1 diabetic as well got diagnosed in sep 2019 and I actually realised that having it is not that bad now am pretty happy 😊 and no I wasn’t happy about having diabetes before and getting use to the routine was really difficult so yh it’s great even tho I never met a type 1 diabetic in my life 🥰
OH MY GOODNESS - I WISH YOU COULD SEE MY FACE RIGHT NOW BECAUSE I AM SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR!! This is SO wonderful to read - and absolutely amazing of your to express! I feel the exact same way - it does get easier with time - but also - what you've said here and how you've put it is quite frankly amazing and inspiring to me - thank you!!!!!! FACT: YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
omg thank so much for the compliment, the pin and the replay your AMAZING. I 😊 wish I could see your face too but it’s not nesessary your comment expresses all of it thanks again. stay blessed ❤️❤️❤️ I am looking forward to see your future videos it’s really helpful and might as well learn more 💕💕💕💕🌹CHEERS!
Just for everyones info, THE NEEDLE DOESN'T STAY IN YOUR ARM, it just injects in the sensor and the needle retracts back to the other piece lol
Exactly - well put - thanks Erica!
Thank you, I was wondering :)
Thank you! I assumed the needle stayed in your arm. I’ve hesitated using mine because of the needle....I think I’m ready now. 👍🏼
@@mrsjdc73 You got this:)
Super accurate review. It took me six months to finally get it on after I saw the needle, which didn't hurt. I will admit, I went to my doctor to have them do it. Once it was over, I was like oh. LOL.
My wife's doctor told her to go to freestyle libre to watch a video. We watched it, and I saw your video in the "recommended" list and suggested we watch it and it was sooooo much more interesting and informative (my wife eyes and ears were glued to it). I'm still trying to figure out why you have any dislikes at all.
My oldest son was just diagnosed with Type 1 after he ended up in the hospital last week. This is all brand new to us! Thanks for the video; very helpful. (the mechanic's wife) :)
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your son's recent diagnosis. This is surely a very difficult time for you and your family. I promise things will get better and easier. You are so welcome. This is exactly why I wanted to make this channel, because support from doctor's is all well and good, and extremely important, but really we also need support and help and guidance as a community, because it's a disease that is with us 24/7. I hope you and your family and especially your son are doing better and managing okay. Thinking of you at this time, and sending you all the best and positivity and strength at this difficult time! With so much Love, Andrea
was too myself, just 2 months ago. hoping all is well with him, 😊🥰💖💕💝💞☺️🤗🌷🌺🌹🌸💐🙏🙏
I am on week one with my Libre, and I absolutely love it! It is a real game-changer, Andrea! Thank you kindly! Have yourself an awesome day, dear lady!
Excellent, I'm so glad you're loving it so much! It is a real game changer indeed! I wish you success with it and that it improves your quality of life, and makes your diabetes a little bit more manageable!! :)
I just installed my LIbre based on this video. Thank you for giving me the confidence to start using it right now! Now I gotta wait 60 minutes. I've had type 1 Diabetes since I was 8 years old, and now I'm 37. It's hard to picture life without Diabetes, but I am always looking for ways to improve my life. This might be one of them. Thank you very very much.
Hello!! Oh my goodness - congratulations on installing your first Libre! I hope it went GREAT!! I really hope it's helping to improve your quality of life, and helping you achieve your goals (diabetes and otherwise). Diabetic since 8, and now 37 - you're a fighter and inspiration to me!!! Thank you so so much for watching and sharing! :-)
My 8 year old was diagnosed 3 weeks ago and gets to start using this next week, we are excited to try it out
@@meetyouthere9639 That will be extremely convenient for your 8 year old I'm sure. When I was 8, it was a but tough to get me to prick my finger for blood sugar readings. Back then I used to use a really Large Accu Check meter with test strips. I'd have to prick my finger, drop a large amount of blood on the test strip, then start the countdown on the meter. The meter would count to 60, and beep. This would signal me to wipe the test strip clean and insert it into the meter. The meter would then count another 60 seconds before I would get a blood sugar reading. If I screwed up just one part of the step, I'd have to start over. Try getting an 8 year old to do that multiple times a day! What a world we live in! Good luck!
@@ShesDiabetic My pleasure! I'm wondering why I didn't see this comment until a year later! Quick update, I can't live without the Freestyle Libre. Still use it, and still love it. I'm almost 40 now. Lol. 32 years of Diabetes. Still alive and super healthy! Stay healthy too please!
I'm in Canada and just purchased the libre system. I will be setting it up shortly. Thank you for the great video.
Hello to you and Canada G! I really hope you're staying warm there!! I also hope the Libre System will work out well for you and be helpful to you! Thank you so much for watching :-)
Started using this meter 3 months ago. Love! Love, this meter! This has been a game changer in how I manage my numbers.
This is wonderful David! I’m so happy for you!! :-)
So glad you are on TH-cam about diabetic stuff. I just got this last week and am loving the ease of it. I’ve heard in the summer they don’t stay on well. Thanks again and keep posting
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! I’m glad the Libre is working so well for you!! I’ve never had a problem keeping it on, but if you do, there’s a product called Skin Tac which is hugely helpful and there are also some patches that you can buy off Amazon. Best of luck keeping that baby tacked down!!
I have been using Freestyle for two years now. Love, love, love this device. No problem with supply here in Canada.
Yay!! That's so awesome to hear Laura! I'm so happy for you!! 💙👍🏻
Thank you for this video. You convinced me to buy the libre. I'm in Canada and it was so easy to purchase on line . $227 for the starter kit and had it the next day. It is the best tool for me. Last night made it all worth while! The graph showed I was in the target range all night till around 5 am then started to rise to 11.5. If I was to take a fasting blood test I would have thought I was at 11.5 all night. With this I have been more in tuned with my diabetes than I have in the past 15 years. Thanx
CHRIS WOODS Wow!!! This is FABULOUS NEWS!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 it actually gave me a similar insight into my overnight sugars! I thought I was high all night but it was the rise around 5 an that was giving me a High morning reading! This is also known as the “dawn effect”. I made adjustments to my basal rates on my pump and have been able to stop those morning highs!!!! I’m so happy for you and happy that this system is working so well for you! 👏🏻
In your first video, of unpacking the boxes in preparation to apply the patch, I've had the Libre 2 boxes for quite a few weeks, and due to all the little booklets it came with just intimidated me completely! I live an extremely busy life and I kept putting it off. When I saw your video, I decided once and for all to just "get it done and overwith" for crying out loud! I laughed at your first comments of not desiring to do all that reading... I loved your presentation and so happy to see and hear the easiness that it wasn't complicated at all in just being able to watch you apply the patch, and the rest of the steps accompanied by your simple explanations. So this will be my husband's first tryout with it. Thank you so much for making these videos and I just am so grateful with your own personal reviews of your complete satisfaction with the product. Rebecca
Im currently tryjng to get one of these. Thanks for the very encouraging video and amswering all the concerns I had!!!
HI Craig! Thanks for watching, and for your lovely words! :) I really hope you have success in getting one soon!
I Was just diagnosed on March 11th 2019 as a type 2 ... i got my freestyle Unit a little over a week later, I totally love this thing!
Yay!! I’m so pleased it’s working so well for you! 👏🏻
So appreciate your video, especially the info about the accuracy of the sensor scan by comparing it with the finger pricking blood result. I was too lazy to prick my fingers but was wondering how accurate my sensor scan results were. God bless 😊
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I would say, however, I always check my bg via fingerstick when my feelings don't match the reading. Also I tend to fingerstick intermittently just to be sure it is still on track. Hope this helps and wishing you a wonderfully healthy day! :)
This was so helpful. I’ve been looking at getting something like this for awhile. Thanks for doing this video! ❤️
You’re so welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful!!
Thank you so much for this video! I never check my glucose readings and this device would be a godsend. Looking into getting it now. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to make the video and keep the updates coming.
I have had mine for over a month. Saying I love this machine does it no justice! If your a diabetic this is a must have. I myself have not had any issues yet with it not sticking. Thank you for the great video...
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear it!! And you're welcome!! :)
Great video. I got my libre today. Been 5 hrs and ive already tested 20 times. I love this thing
YAY!!! Isn't it just so nice to test as much as you want to without worrying about the pokes and the finger pricks!?! It's so nice to just have the information available to you all the time! I love it!
Be careful about the score. Libre can be very very very incorrect. Up to 50-100 unit different from real
I got mine Wednesday, and already accidentally knocked mine off, today, just changed my 1st one, I was honestly scared and nervous!, I do need to order sensors
Wish I had your luck with this product. I followed the directions to the letter, applied the sensor, activated it, waited an hour, did my first test AND...... Nothing! The meter said to restart the sensor and wait another hour AND..... Nothing. Tried the Android app Glimp, same results but it was more descriptive saying "Incoherent Data From The Sensor". This is a VERY expensive solution for Blood Glucose testing, it should be better! Calling Abbott in the morning....
@@yuliyamiura730 I am curious about your comment. I take insulin so that much variance could send me into low or high blood sugars.
Thanks so much for sharing your product review for the Freestyle Libre 2 with us. Your demonstrations and cautions were well worth listening to--again Thanks for your help. Len
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! This is actually a review of the Freestyle Libre 1, and I'm working on a review of the 2 right now! It should be out in the next month or so! 💙🙏🏻
please keep us all updated. im due to go on to it soon n think its the first real big up date in years for us diabetics . so thank you so much for the vid :)
Hi Dale! Thank you for your comment!! Since publishing this video I've actually switched over to the Dexcom G6 and am loving it!!! I've made a few vids about this on my channel as well. I hope the Libre is working out fantastically and delivering you accurate results! And right you are - bigggg update for us diabetics - I love the way diabetes tech is starting to really aggressively advance! :)
Thanks for the great video. Type 2 and not controlled. Just got my RX and am awaiting the order from the pharmacy. It seems like just the tool I need to hopefully get it under control. Keep your videos coming!
Hello Kathy! Thank you for watching! I’m sorry to hear that your T2 is presenting you with problems. I think and really hope that you’ll find this a helpful tool in getting things on track! 🤞🏻
This is going to change your life Kathy! No kidding I was completely uncontrolled over 200 every day until I got this thing I was ready to cry I didn't know what I was doing. Now most of my numbers are in normal nondiabetic ranges every day. My doctor and I figured out together that instead of taking so much insulin I should try metformin with less insulin and it worked perfectly! I could've been taking all the insulin in the freaking world it wouldnt've mattered because my body was too resistant to it! It took the free style to figure that out. If you have any questions send me a message I'll be glad to talk to you more about it, I love telling people about this thing because it's just so awesome!
I just got my Freestyle Libre. I’ve been a diabetic for 41 years....yay me! I found your video very informative. Thank you. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to.😁
Hi Susan! Oh I’m so pleased you’re liking it and found this video helpful! Horray!! Enjoy your Libre!! Thank you so much for watching 😊💗
just got one myself! like super excited to try and see how much of a difference it makes thank you!
Awesome! I hope it's working well for you!! I'm excited FOR you! :)
Great video, really got me even more exciting to get this thing! I'll receive mine somewhere this week and i'm really curious to see if it helps me to get more stable bloodsugar levels.
Hey Chrizzle! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you're excited about it! :) I hope it works for you and that it helps you to stabilise your BG levels indeed! Have a a wonderful week and thank you so much for watching and commenting! :-)
I've been using finger sticks for over thirty years , this is definitely a step up from using the former. It takes a bit of getting used to, like anything, but so far i am pleased. In my opinion, when you do the switch , occasionally check the numbers against you finger stick meter so you know or have a better idea of what's going on. Great video & God bless to all those living with type 1 diabetes.
Oh yes!! I bet after 30 years this is quite the difference indeed!! I love and completely agree with your suggestion to check against finger pricks - I think the same!! One has to gain confidence in the system on their own terms - and this is integral - great advice!!!!
@@ShesDiabetic In the manual for the new meter it says it takes about an hour to calibrate. In my humble opinion , it took about six hours. Knowing that if your old meter says X , & your new meter says Y , you take Z amount of insulin, or no insulin . Then occasionally checking , my old meter was 1- 2 points higher than the Freestyle.
There was word coming out of University Of Edmonton this past Spring that a scientist had found a cure using some type of stem cell therapy. He was trying to raise 20 M
for research into development.
I haven't heard anything recently.
I JUST RECEIVED MY UNIT. YOUR INFORMATION IS PRICELESS. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓.
Excellant Video - thanks for all the clarification. You have a great personality and I would love to see another video in 6 months. Thanks again!!!
Thankyou for your video excellent. I have found the sensor a game changer as well. I am in Australia, and have the 60 min warm up as you do, and this is good, but found quite inaccurate for first day. But solved this problem by overlapping sensor times that is I put next sensor on 24 hrs before I activate it, so it had plenty of time to stabilise before use. So with this stabilisation period it has been very accurate.
I hope Abbott doesn't change the boot up time to 12 hrs like USA, as this would upset my prep method.
Hey Rex! Thank you for your comment!! SMART move to overlap the sensors! I've heard about this 'soaking' method and I think it's an excellent idea! I'm glad to hear the system is working so well for you, sending happiness and great blood sugars to your over in Australia! :)
I got my Libre in Jan of 2019 and it's a complete game changer after a year of struggling. I LOVE this CGM. I'm a Type 2, on insulin and meds. I can say that the best thing about it is that it not only tells me where I'm at, but it tel;ls me if I'm rising, falling, going high, going low etc. As far as the accuracy is concerned, I will say that the first 12 hours can vary sensor to sensor somewhat and I tend to have to stick my fingers the first day, as it calibrates itself a bit, but after that, it's within 5 mg/dL accuracy for the next 13 days. Some thing I'd like to note: 1. There is no Android app, as of yet, which kinda sucks. I don't mind the meter and it has plenty of data to look at, so it's still very useful. Second, the Frestyle Nano strips work in it, which is great, because I have a healthy stock of those. 3. I found some circular overtape patches on Amazon that work great and they are cheap. I like to overtape, because I almost ripped a sensor out a few times on door frames and working in server racks (I'm a computer engineer, so it's a hazard of the job.) 4. They don't recommend going through a bodywave scanner at the airport with them, as it may damage the sensor, as per the instruction manual. As a guy who travels a lot for work, that means a little extra time in airport security, but it's well worth it on the back end. But, everything I read on the forums says that it's not an issue to it may mess with your numbers for the next few hours. I guess the next time I go, I'll bring a spare with me, just in case. The one issue I did have was with the first sensor I tried to apply. I broke the penetration spike off it. I called Abbott and they warrantied it and sent me a new one ASAP, so that was awesome. All I had to do was ship the broken one back to them. They sent the box, the biohazard bags and the prepaid shipping label, so it was easy peasy. Ever since then, I've applied about 5 sensors and zero issues. Maybe slight soreness the first day it goes in, if I lay on it, but after that, I don't even realize it's there. The only time I feel it on my arm is when I'm showering and I forget, but it's just a slight tug or pinch if I hit it hard with the soap bar.
Overall, I'd give the product an A-. It's helped me so much and I rave about it to all of my friends who are diabetics!
Hi Dagon!! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment which holds a ton of incredible information for the community - so thank you so so much for taking the time to share all of that!! I'm so glad it's working so well for you and you're finding it a valuable kit in your toolbox - this is fabulous to hear! :-)
Also - I've had a very similar experience with Abbott and the ease of return and replacement of faulty sensors - soooooo good!!
This was so helpful, I'm getting one on Thursday and you shared some good info! I m so excited x
sherie taylor oh I’m excited for you! I hope you love it and it helps you as much as it has helped me!! Xx
An awesome video! Thank you so very much! I needed to see and hear this, and you are brilliant!
Thank YOU so so much Denny for watching and commenting too! Such kind words! Wishing you a wonderful day :-)
She's Diabetic Andrea, please tell me which iPhone app you you read your sensor with? I am using a Samsung Galaxy S6 and do not know which app might work for me. Currently using the 10-day sensor, however will soon be transitioned to the 14-day system. HAPPY DAYS! You and Jen Grieves are the best! Thank you very much! Cheers! Denny (captdennypa@gmail.com)
I find the FreeStyle Libre to be fairly accurate in the middle range. If you go low or a bit high it's not all that accurate for me. I use it more to keep me on track and find the graph is a big help. In the US the 10 day sensors have a 12 hour activation period, where as the newer 14 day sensors, which require a new meter, only have a 1 hour activation period. I will be switching to the 14 days probably today. I find I need a tape over the sensor, because I bump my arms a lot and have knocked a sensor off. If you knock a sensor off you can't just put it back on you need to replace it. You can however call support and they will probably send you a replacement sensor free of charge. At least they did for me. Nice review.
Hello! Thank you so much for this very informative and helpful information on the US differences and new Libre system! I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the accuracy going haywire in the higher and lower ranges, that’s such a shame for people! Like you, I enjoyed the graph while I was on it as well, just to know the trend of things. I hope the new Libre system is working out well for you! Thanks again! :)
Thanks so much for this informative presentation. Very well done and easy to follow. Please keep posting.
Thank you so much Linda! Really appreciate you watching and commenting! :-)
Great video, thanks for making and sharing!
This is random but I love the product too. We are using it for our diabetic pug. He’s been wearing it for 3 days and it’s life changing for us to do his care!
I LOVE being able to check his sugar and not have to prick his ear and hurt him. He can also do a glucose curve at home and not spike his sugar which was happening at the vet.
OH. MY. GOODNESS. This comment has made me so happy!!! What PHENOMENAL care you're taking of your little pug!!!!!!!!!! You guys are clearly most excellent pet owners - so inspiring!! I'm so glad you've found it useful! And I've never heard of anyone putting a Libre on a dog - what great insight you must have to have done that!! Also...side note! I used to have a pug...I LOVE PUGS!! Big BIG FAN!! If you have any pictures or an instagram I would love to see this little marvel! Sending love to you, your family and Mr Puggy!!
She's Diabetic
thank you. ❤️
Hes 11 and our babydog. He’s been with me through all my husbands deployments, moving etc.
I don’t have an Instagram otherwise I would share it.
Pug lovers unite 😻.
love your facial expression and the way you present it :)
Thank you! :-)
I know...she got me going too. :-)
She's photogenic, she's got a really nice voice, she's expressive, she's cheerful. I think she could sell anything. I hope a not so honest advertiser doesn't grab her.
Those expressions are the thing that sold me---mmm
Got one of these after watching your review here. Thanks for your honest feedback. I've now got a full understanding of what my body is doing through meals and sleeping, and have a drastic improvement in my quality of life. Thankyou again, you've probably saved my life :)
OH this is fabulous to hear!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me and I'm just DELIGHTED to hear you've experienced such an improvement in the quality of your life - this is what it's ALL ABOUT!!!! HORRAY!!!
Excellent presentation. You answered a lot of questions for me, and I now look forward to receiving my first 2 sensors. Cheers!
Thank you Larry! I hope you like the system and are finding that it works well for you!
Ive used the Libre for almost five months, and find it indispensable. Any variance with a strip test (whether using Libre strips or another meter and blood sample) usually disappears after about five hours if one is not eating during that time. The meter on the arm measures NOT the blood sugar as such,, but as their literature says, it measures blood sugar in the "interstitial tissues", and any readingss variance between the two almost disappears (for me anyway_) unless I eat between tests.
I absolutely also rely on Amazon to sell me "Simpatches" one of several overstick bandage-like supplies to keep me from scraping the Libre module off my arm. Still, only two I've pulled off have been when I've omitted, for whatever reason, to apply the Simpatch. The ones I use ain't pretty but I hate to replace a module on my arm "before its time"...
Otherwise, full endorsement from me of this system, and no 5-6 daily fingersticks after some fifteen years of Type II diabetes monitoring.
Get this if you can! And the 12? or 14? day modules, which also are effective after one hour following application or so , not 12 hours, are coming to the US, says my supplies rep. Sweet!
T hats what I'm using for now on , my friend is sending me some, are they good, Amazon is cheaper than any place
I am a weightlifter and I had one come off after 5 days. The second one I bumped into the door at 3 am.
So I learned an expensive lesson. I have added a large bandaid like a 3x4". I've had it on 3 days.
I'm impressed with it. Its more convenient than the usual blood prick
Sounds like you found a great solution there! Nicely done! Also, if this ever happens again do contact Abbott's Customer Care service because they could and should replace any sensors that have been knocked off.
benavrahamyitzchak Awww thst was what I was wondering. I bike/walk/box and work out five days a week! So I was wondering how well it worked with an active lifestyle as far as working out.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Yay! Oh I'm so pleased - my pleasure! :)
You are an awesome teacher, so genuine and authentic, with natural acting ability. Keep up the good work with this series.
Thank you so much Jonathan, you are far too kind! Seriously your comments mean so much. Thank YOU for watching!!!
Thank you so much for doing this review. Does this allow sharing of results to other remote devices? This would be useful for carers of children, the elderly or people with learning disabilities to monitor levels and to prompt the person when action is needs to be taken. Thanks again for sharing this as I didn’t even know this was possible. It’s the answer to a maiden’s prayer. 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏼👍🏽🖖🏽You are a ⭐️🤩.
Hi LC! Thanks for your comment! Yes - there is a share function to the Libre, however, the user has to initiate the scan in order for the information to be pushed to the career/parent, etc. There are other CGM's that do automatically take readings every 5 minutes and pushes this to the patient as well as the career, such as Dexcom's system, which may be worth looking at if you're interested in CGM from a caretaker's perspective. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to interact!! :)
I think there is a device which straps on over the sensor and uses Bluetooth to upload readings to a nearby phone which can be configured to relay the info to a caregivers phone....
And lastly, there appears to be a version 2 coming online which appears to have the capability of Bluetooth communication and alarm monitoring.
@@CP140405 there is one called MiaoMiao that does what you suggest.
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Hi sweetie. I just wanted to give you a tip. I have been on OmniPod for a few years and how I remove the pods is with 90% rubbing alcohol. I usually spray it on and leave it for like a minute or less and it peels off luck butter. Just a tip.
Hi!! Thank you so much for watching my vid and commenting!! :-) And THANK YOU for this advice!! I'm going to try this next time for sure - what a wonderful idea!!
Hi, I use Babyoil. No skin irritation at all.
Yes me too! the 99% Alcohol not only removes it but it also disinfects the area for you.
I just got Freestyle Libre 14 days + iPhone app and it works great... love it! Thanks for your beautiful videos.
Same experience here, almost 1 year on in here in the US and love it, even swim with it in warmer seasons. I have much better monitoring and more accurate dosing of insulin to match the meals with such good feedback. For anyone having trouble with it sticking for the entire time, I have found a little extra cleaning of the area with alcohol twice with extra alcohol prep pads before applying the sensor can help a lot.
Also, making sure the alcohol dries completely before applying the sensor will greatly reduce issues with it coming unstuck.
Great video!
our 7yr old son is T1 and we have refused all CGMs/Pumps, etc. up to this point. we were introduced to the Libre today and are getting ready to install. this video was extremely helpful and encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to make it! hoping this is our answer to relieving his poor little fingers.
Hi Joy! Oh I’m so sorry to hear of your son’s diagnosis. I also completely understand his refusing these devices- it is such a personal thing to have these things attached to your body 24/7! I’m glad to hear he was open to the Libre and hope you and he are having a very positive experience with it all thus far!!!
Thank you for posting this. I’m picking mine up tomorrow and it’ll be the first time I’m moving away from finger sticks. This video made me feel at ease and actually made me excited.
Yay! I'm so glad I could help! Enjoy your FSL!
I just got my Libre and I feel so much more at ease now! Thank you!
What app did you use to read the sensor?
Fabulous and you're welcome!! I use both the reader that it comes with (when you purchase the starter kit it comes with a reader) but mostly I just use my iPhone 7. Although, the Phone app is only available in Europe at this time I believe so it depends where you are! I hope it's working fabulously for you!!!
@@ShesDiabetic is it the Glimp app? That's what I found here in Portugal and it's pretty nice 🚀
Okay I have a question. Just got my Freestyle Libre last week and loving it so far. Seriously a game changer (after 20+ years of Type 1 diabetes). My question: When I see the graph in the morning that shows readings overnight...is it actually checking my sugars overnight? When I'm in bed and it's sitting in the kitchen? (Serious question...looking forward to hearing back because if it really is checking my sugars overnight, all I can say is "Wow!")
Hi Adrien! Oh I’m so pleased for you, that it’s working so well for you!! Hooray!! So, it does take readings every 5 minutes, however, if you want to access the readings you have to scan. So, yes, it is indeed checking your BG overnight, and when you’re sitting the kitchen! Always working! :-). I would suggest, however, that you intermittently check the readings against An actual finger stick, just to be sure it’s accurate, as I’ve heard some people really struggle with accuracy on the Libre (I’ve heard this since making this video and feel it’s important to share). Thank you so much for watching!
Great to hear other peoples experiences with the sensor. I just got one on my arm for the first time, finally after 37 years of finger pricking. Thanks for the video.
You're so welcome! I hope it's working well for you! :)
Great video, thank you so much for the information, you’ve actually answered all the questions I had :)
Can you use the Medtronic without a cgm/sensor and just do finger pricking??
If you mean a Medtronic pump - yes you absolutely can!
I'm afraid watching this video makes my glucose goes high, cause you're so sweet (lol...seriously I'm type 2 and have always wondered about CGMs).
Well, thank you Wine Soup! :-) I hope your CGM search is turning out with some good finds! I'm always happy to help!
Thanks! I have one (A Libre 2), and love it. Being aware of what my numbers do, especially at night while sleeping, is a game changer. Your review mirrors my experience. Many thanks Andrea.
I'm so glad the system works well for you too! And I totally hear you on the game changer nature of it especially at night! You're so welcome, thank you for watching!
I just got one finally after 3 years of waiting and it really is fantastic!
I hope mine sticks as well as that. I had a cyst removed from my back and they chose to put some adhesive bandage that is supposed to adhere really really good, but within 2 days I had to return to the dermatologists office to have a new one put on, and then again 3 days later which then lasted the final 2 days to the day they were supposed to remove it.
For anybody wondering... I felt absolutely nothing attaching it to the back of my arm, not even like an insulin shot. And wearing it, well you're reminded that something is there but it's almost like the feeling of when you go to hospital and they put a drip into your arm, you're aware it's there but it doesn't hurt.
Thanks so much for commenting! I'm hoping it stuck well for you, better than the bandage you described!!
So far so good. The first one didn't have any problem adhering for the 10 days, the second one is now on day 2 or 3 and staying strong. Loving not having to prick my finger anymore and getting instant readings.
Awesome!!! So happy for you!!
Yea me either, I love it
I love mine, but sadly i've knocked off 3 different sensors in the first 8 weeks of use. Over-tape was needed in my case.
Oh gosh - I’m so sorry to hear this! I would really encourage you to contact Abbott directly and discuss this with them as they should replace the sensors you lost free of charge! Seriously do give them a call!!
i went thru 3 in one day!!!! first one didnt stick (still wet) second one is not being read by my iphone and the reader wont read it either. defective?
A most excellent review! Your information plus your personality made this entertaining and educational. Well done!
cahenglish thank you so much!! I’m so glad it was helpful and your words are so lovely and kind! Thanks for watching!! 🌸
Hello from the U.S ... your video was very helpful in my deciding to get this system. Thank you !
Hello Sena from the US! I’m so glad to hear that this was so helpful to you! I hope you’re finding it very helpful and a useful addition to your diabetes supply kit! Wishing you a wonderful, happy, healthy day!
I have type 2 diabetes. I have been using insulin Humalog and Lantus for over 15 years. I started using the recommended 14-day FreeStyle Libre meter from May 15, 2019. The first period would be unsuccessful - only 3 days, and the sensor fell from my hand when I hit the door with my hand. The second sensor, obtained for the replacement, I strengthened more carefully. I used it on my other hand from May 25, 2019 to June 8, 2019. After a hot shower, he fell from his hand. I did not even touch my hand. I think the hand has warmed up and then cooled. Disturbed heat balance. Do you have any suggestions for protecting the sensor from exposure to hot water or other effects during physical activity?
Yuriy Umanskiy there are patches online called Griff Grips that have worked with the kids that i work with in my organization. Those most definitely last in pools and showers and in the weather.
You dont wear it on your hand. Who told you to wear it on your hand, it goes behind your upper arm.
Yes, as Christoper commented below, you should be wearing it on the back on your arm, and not on the hand. This should help with your problem! Otherwise I would urge you to contact Abbott directly to discuss the issue with them. I hope this helps!
Awesome - thank you Kennady!!
Thank you for your help on this Christoper!!
Love your Marry Poppins Poster !
Thank you! I figured "A Spoonful of Sugar" would be appropriate! HA!!
Hello Andrea, and first of all let me send you a big "Thank you" for all the work that you've done here! I"m a 62 year old guy living near Toronto, Canada, who's been a type 1 diabetic for 44 years - and still pretty healthy! I discovered your TH-cam videos since I just started with the Freestyle Libre yesterday (Dec. 11th), and am already incredibly impressed with the accuracy and ease of use of the thing! It seems a very exciting new innovation, and I've seen a lot of innovations over the years. I'm curious as to whether the sensor needs to be inserted on the back of the arm as the manufacturers recommend, or whether other sites are possible? Just wondering. Anyway, what prompted me to post was your "Spoonful of Sugar" poster...I've often thought of that song while treating the many hypoglycemic episodes I've had over the years; indeed, in our case I would say "Just a spoonful of sugar, IS the medicine that goes down...!" I've thought of that tune many times , so seeing your wall poster definitely struck a chord with me! Please keep up the wonderful work that you're doing. I'm sure the manufacturers would hire you in a second to be their poster woman, with the incredible screen presence and persona that you have! I'll be following your videos from now on...definitely a fan! Thanks again, Andrea. @@ShesDiabetic
As a type 1 and new to Freestyle, I thank you for your video greatly! You’re appreciated.
You're so welcome - I'm glad it was helpful to you!! :)
Thanks for the video. Very helpful and extremely well presented...
Just did mine and my god lol the damn needle looked thick but shes right no pain at all
Right?! HOW DO THEY DO IT!!!
No kidding eh!? It’s crazy!!
Lmao my parents were blasting the radio so I had to go off subtitles and when i saw 9:27 on the subtitles I literally died
Oh my, oh I bet that was quite something! HAHAHAH!! Well, I'm glad it provided you some laughs! LOL! :-)
@@ShesDiabetic Yeah it was really funny when it happened. Also I just got my libre yesterday! It hurt a little bit when I got it on but after I felt nothing and it's been so great for the past few days! Love it! :))
If you literally died you would be actually dead. LOL!!! :)
Love it. It’s my favorite CGM/Flash monitor.
That's awesome! I'm so glad you love it so much! Horray!! :-)
I just got one last week and I'm still waiting for my appt to explain my situation and how to use this darn thing. Really appreciate the insight/review. New world for me.
Glad I could help Bill!! I know it's a completely new and sometimes intimidating world as a result but honestly, you've got this and once you get the hang of it - I promise you it will become second nature to you!!! Good luck!! You got this!!!
Ha yes plz give update within 6 mos time I would say about mid july would be great thank you for care ring , I think ?
Hi James, thanks for your suggestion! I am working on a video to explain why I am no longer on the Libre and have switched to the Dexcom G6 System. Hopefully I will cover your suggested topic within that video. It should be up in the next month or two. Thank you for watching and wishing you a wonderful day!
Just wonderful, I've been looking for "is there a needle in the freestyle libre?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - 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 normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "when will freestyle libre be available" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Camebattian Mysterious Convenience - (search on google ) ? It is a smashing exclusive product for discovering how to end your diabetes problem without the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great results with it.
Hi, I would like to start by saying that you are stunningly beautiful. I have just applied my first sensor and found that your video was very useful. Thanks. Simon xx
Thank you Simon! I hope the system is treating you well, and I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Horray!
Agreed. I'm very happy with the freestyle libre since I started. The newer version (the ones that sends alerts) falls more easily in the heat but patches can definitely help.
Thank you for your video, I just got my Libre 2 this week and love it. So much better then finger pricks and love how easy it is to check my bs and doing more often, which is great. Thank you again.
Oh FANTASTIC!! You are so welcome!! I'm so excited for you!! Thank you for sharing and good luck with your new Libre my diabuddy!!! 😍🥰💙
This lady is beautiful.
Thank you!
Pretty Girl...
And just so lovely to listen to
@@ShesDiabetic so it is work by Androids phones or, because i have Debates too
Besides being beautiful, @@ShesDiabetic is also a badass CIA agent! ❤
I randomly stumbled on your TH-cam channel and you looked very familiar, what a surprise! I'm hooked on your videos, they're so well done, easy to watch and informative... Keep up the good work!
My daughter use nail polish remover 😄... Works in seconds
Oh great idea Thereza! Thank you for sharing!!
aka Acetone
@@HepCatJack That stuff is REALLY bad for your skin. It will disolve the fat cells in your skin. I wouldn't recommend repeatedly doing it in the same spot.
Received my first sensor today. Really nice to see your video as it answered a few questions I had. Hope it goes ok as I’m just about to start the tests 👍
Good luck! I hope it's working well for you!
Thanks for sharing this video. It's really helpful. I've been using my libre sensor for a year and half. I really liked the freestyle libre and app as I can avoid frequent painful pricking tests. For the last 7 months I added Ambrosia's blucon nightrider on my libre sensor which converted a flash glucose monitoring device (libre sensor) to a continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM). Blucon sits on my freestyle libre, gets the data from the sensor, transfers it to my phone and watches every 5 minutes. I don't want to recall those sleepless nights when unanticipatedly my glucose level went high and low but thanks to blucon nightrider which has a peculiar feature where I can set my target glucose range which gives Alarms when my glucose level goes out of range. I can share my readings with 5 caregivers. My endo started recommending blucon to his other patients.
Hi, great presentation only comment, it’s pronounced “Libra” even though it’s spelled “Libre”
Thanks for the info Richard!
A " Diabetic Snow White " ...so pretty.
Thank you! :) :)
Great video. Thank you so much for the great information!!
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting such kind words! Wishing you a wonderful, happy, healthy day!
Great review! My experience has parallel. This exactly. The freestyle 2 has given me so much more. Control over my blood sugar and it's amazing. I recommend it to anyone.
This is so wonderful to hear! Anything that makes life that little bit better I so so so treasure!!!
Wow in Ireland all this stuff is free🤭I can’t believe you guys have to pay for it
Available on the NHS in the UK (diabetics get free prescriptions) but a lot of boxes need to be ticked before they give it to you in terms of your overall control, having been on certain courses, carb counting etc.).
No such thing as "free".
Great responses all around. Some areas will cover CGM's, but for the most part these are not covered by our NHS here. However, you get (in my opinion) a very excellent amount of support on the NHS and I'm so grateful for the system. I'm glad you guys are covered in Ireland! That's awesome!
FYI...most health insurances don't pay for these...Very disappointing for diabetic patients at the doctor's office I work at
I know...this makes me so sad. It's a huge advance in the treatment of diabetes and therefore it really needs to be integrated more quickly into health insurance provider's payment plans...I paid out of pocket for these sensors as they're not covered on the NHS here either... :(
Calling my doctor Monday. I gotta have this!!! Thank you so much for this video
You're so welcome! Thank YOU for watching! Good luck with your Libre! I hope it works well for you and is a great resource!!
I love this it really helps to keep up with your count .take your blood sugar any where you are thanks so much I love it .no sticky fingers
You are not telling the truth, Freestyle is not accurate at all, I'm not diabetic and I did the test with a lab glucose curve and compared the lab results with Freestyle and not only Freestyle is totally inaccurate because Abbott will tell you it does not measure glucose in blood but instead interstitial glucose and because is not linear, it means the lecture you get from the sensor is a number that has nothing to do with your glucose level, as the glucose in your blood goes up, even worse the result in the Freestyle, for example when I have 100 in the lab test, the sensor was showing 164. Don't wast you money on this and don't follow people that has no idea of what they are talking about like this TH-camr.
I am so sorry to hear you've had such a bad experience with the Libre Carlos, and please know that actually you are not alone. Sadly, I've had a lot of people comment on the lack of accuracy and reliability of the system. I can only speak to my personal experience when it comes to making a review. I would encourage you to speak to Abbott's Customer Care team (here in the UK they are extremely helpful and responsive, I can't speak for elsewhere in the world) and see if they can advise you on your circumstance, and if they can't if you could either get a replacement sensor or refund on your order. Again, I'm sorry your experience has been so rough and I hope you are able to get it sorted out. I firmly believe that an incorrect CGM or FGM is FAR more damaging than none at all, so I really have sympathy for you. I'm wishing you all the very best, truly.
The best video that helped me understand the system better. Thank you for the great friendly presentation
You're very welcome! Thank you so much for telling me this! :)
Thank you for taking the time to give us an independent review. I was just diagnosed with the onset of Type 2 Diabetes, its very scary! Also, im not a fan of needles, never have been. Thank you!
Did it hurt 😭😭😭
I just got the libre.thanks for telling me of glimp.now I can scan on my phone. My life changed.hated sticking fingers 6 or 8 or more times a day to check sugar.im on insulin so I feel more control and keeping records for dr.thanks soooo much.god bless sheree wood
Hello Sheree! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the Libre thus far! I totally agree - anything that takes away the horrible finger pricks is a winner in my book, and plus the added benefit of better control! Winner!! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting too! :)
This was so helpful and informative thank you so much for making this
You are so very welcome!! Thank you for watching and being here!!
Thank you for the video - excellent. Thank you TaSherRiT for the rubbing alcohol tip too!! All the best you diabetics!
Thank you M W!! And also - I'm so glad TaSheRit's rubbing alcohol tip was useful to you!! LOVE THIS COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTIVE AND SMART DIABETICS!! :) :) :)
Great video, so helpful!
Really great video, thanks!
Thank you for watching!! :)
Me siento inspirado cada ves que veo uno de tus videos gracias! 🙂💛
Hey Thank You for the video. I've been a diabetic for 1 year and the finger pricks got very old, very quick but I toughed it out. Got a Freestyle Libre 2 days ago and saw what appears to be a needle sticking out of the sensor and so I kinda lost my nerve to use it. I'm generally got a lot of nerve to do things other people would not do except poking myself with needles. Your video REALLY helps me.You showed me that the pain is very minimal if any at all. So again Thank You Very Much and I'll be using it very soon.
I hear you! The needle freaked me out too! But oh - I just can't tell you - I didn't feel a thing! It's so weird! I would say the worst part is the loud sound, and that makes me feel like it should hurt in combination with that - and yet! Nada! I wish you luck in starting yours! You'll be great!! Do it when you're ready!!!!
Great video thank you!
Thank you for watching! :)
First week with this system. LOVE it. Using an over patch (which is not approved for use in the US) but seems to work great. SUPER easy to track BG now. Medicare and my supplement paid for my unit and I got everything I need for a 90 day supply.
That is fantastic William! I’m so pleased to hear it and am very happy for you!! 👏🏻
hi i am just about to start with the libre, heard so much good things about it and your video just boosted the positivity on it. cant wait to start it. 😊❤
Fantastic! I hope you like it and that it helps you live a more free and full life!! 💙
so far so good and loving it.. much better controlled glucose levels. great what technology can do these days. ❤😊😊
I agree with everything you said about the Libre. I’ve been T1D for 45 years and love the Libre. I’ve been using it for 7 months with no issues of any kind. I’m in Canada and my private health insurance covers all costs. It’s been a game changer for me. Thanks for your great vid.
Hi Brent, thank you for watching and commenting! :) I’m so pleased you love your Libre so much, and that your health insurance covers it - this is FABULOUS!! And from what I hear, this is a rarity too! I’m so happy for you that this has been a real game changer and I hope it continues in this way!
Have you had any complications?
Really awesome review. Looking into getting one of these myself thanks for the help
Thank you Greg! I wish you luck in getting one and hope it's awesome for you!!!
Hi, wait for Libre 2= it has low blood sugar alarms apparently, which I personally feel is a critical feature?
Very well presented! I'm going to see my primary physician next week, and plan to have him write out a prescription, From what I've read online, my Medicare should cover this. Again, well done. You seem like such a happy person. :-) I plan to check out your other videos.
Thank you! I hope the appointment with your primary physician went well!
Athank you so much Thi is s necessary introduction to libre, my gratitude. Geño
My Pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! :)
I just recently was proscribed one and thank you for this video and all the information.
You are so welcome! Good luck with it!!