FreeStyle 1: UNBOXING, APPLYING & TESTING
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2018
- The glucose monitoring without the finger prick! What's it all about? Watch this video as I unbox both the FreeStyle Libre Reader and Sensor. At 5:25 I apply the sensor on my arm for the first time! Lastly, at 8:32 watch me take my first reading, and put the Libre to the test.
Collaborations: Pharma-CR Podcast. Check out these links to learn more detail about the FreeStyle Libre:
SoundCloud: / episode-5-the-freestyl...
TH-cam: • Episode 5 Freestyle ...
* Special thanks to Michael and Becky *
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Disclosure: None.
Resources:
freestylediabetes.co.uk/frees...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Freestyle Libre User's Manual
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for pharmacists. If you’re not a pharmacist and want to learn more about this topic, ask your pharmacist! If you are a pharmacist, always use your own professional judgment and consult any other necessary or appropriate sources prior to making clinical judgments. The information in this video is as current as when it was published. I do not own the rights to any of the images within this video. - เพลง
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Not a single video on the internet that clears out any doubt about the patch. But this made me go for it! Thank you so much....
I'm glad to hear that!
Thank u so much. Im 16 years old living with my diabetic dad. He is not that good with technology, so he asked for my help. I had no idea what to do, but your video helped us both so so much. Thank you:)
Very clear, easy to follow video! Please keep making more videos! I am a pharmacist and I appreciate this very much! I like that both of you were brave enough to do it in front of the camera! Thank you!
Thank you so much Leah! I appreciate your encouragement. Hoping to make more videos in the new year!
I just got my Freestyle Libre . It's telling me I have to insert a test strip , Test strip did not come in the box.
Careful to examine the sensor when you remove it. Abbott has confirmed that there have been multiple instances where the needle has detached and stayed in the patient. This happened to me without my initial knowledge. With zero help from Abbot, I had to go through 3 doctors in order to get exploratory surgery to remove the needle. It too over 4 months of being in pain. Abbott would not help cover costs or even call back. I wish I could post the beautiful pictures of the blood and incision for everybody to see.
Sorry about your painful ordeal. You should have sued them though !
Yes I used 5 them needles broke off went my moms arm .
Sorry you had go through my moms arm was bleeding Abbott would not send but 3 new ones return out of 5 we tried
I have used this product for four months and for four months The needle has fallen out for three and for the fourth month the needle stuck in my arm now for months that means eight tries to no avail I even taped it on my arm but when I work and I flex my muscle thing pops out this thing is a piece of crap I have notified the manufacture to no avail but I will get their attention eventually I’m gonna take them down through every media news station whatever I can possibly do yelp everybody this product does not belong on the market until it’s fixed properly this is a generic piece of junk you don’t put it on your muscle so when you move your arm a needle pops out and the last two cases the needle didn’t pop out the stick and popped out and the needle stayed in and I even taped it on my arm still popped off is this a joke that they’re playing on me well I don’t like jokes playing on me I get angry and now I’m angry I have nothing to test my diabetes and I’m pissed. I am going to have to get a hold of yelp or the news media etc. etc. and till this problem is rectified and I am reimbursed for eight needles so that comes out to $120 dollars. I have done exactly what they’ve told me to do and even put tape on my arm to scan the first one lasted a week the second one lasted two days it goes on and on and on and I’m tired of complaining I don’t like it but I don’t like being taken for a fool when you put something in your muscle and you flex your muscle while you’re working it’s gonna pop out common sense.
Thanks for sharing I will stick with the finger prick. I'm so sorry you went through this
Most pharmacists would not stick a needle in their arm for an unboxing video. Thank you for your service! You made it easy to understand how to use Freestyle Libre kit, appreciate it!
Thank you for your feedback! It wasn't painful thankfully!
My husband has type one and we are learning thanks so much for helping us understand what (upon first inspection) seemed very complicated! Thanks for demystifying this for us!
Thank you so much for this video. You made me feel way more comfortable in putting the sensor on for the first time. Immediately after watching you do it, I went and put mine on for the first time.
Thank you so much for sharing that! I really appreciate it.
Same. Very helpful video.
@@heypharmacist lol
Thank you for the video, really nice that we could see a real demo as in the use of the product.
I’ve been using this for about a month. It’s fantastic! I learn what really impacts blood sugars and that knowledge motives me to do the right things.
vs800rider Totally agree! Such a great improvement to diabetes management on my end.
yeah helps you learn which foods do what to your glucose level. probably very eye opening.
FINALLY! :)
A video that explains what exactly is left stuck in your arm! A filament that monitors your levels sounds a lot better than an actual needle in your flesh 24/7. I've watched almost a dozen videos now and they were all very unhelpful including the manufacturer of this product! Thanks for the in-depth explanation here.
Nik Galego I like that it’s not actually a needle but a flexible filament. Of course who would want a needle stuck on your arm for 14 days. Well, I heard somewhere that the goal of the freestyle libre is to launch a needle- less Glucose monitoring system.
@@cyrilsablan6532 You can also use BluCon Nightrider with FreeStyle Libre sensor for getting readings in your phone as well as watch even without phone.
This video was absolutely amazing! Thank you SO much for taking the time and making the effort!
Also thanks for being brave enough to actually apply the sensor for us!
My pleasure! It was fun :)
Wow! This was a very clear & informative video.
I really appreciate this video and intend to recommend it to my patients. It answers a lot of the questions we get asked as providers.
I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for your feedback.
Thank you very much for the demonstration, you made it really clear. Kudos for putting it on yourselves!
Thanks for easy and quick demonstration.
I was little bit confused about sensor but you made my job very easy. You are the best
Hi I'm from wellness forever chemist if you required freestyle libre sensor we have it best offer
love your effort and motivation to start this channel, well done
Thank you!
So easy to follow and great intro Saleema!!👍🏼👍🏼❤️💝💕
Thank you for this demonstration. I am one of two people in my area that are testing this and once I heard how it works I was excited to get on the program. Again, thank you for sharing this info with us viewers! Good stuff.
Thanks for watching!
I don't know if either of you fine people has the beetus but if not, and you did this to show diabetics how to use it, thank you so much. That was awesome guys. Much love and regards from Nova Scotia.
I just received mine in the mail yesterday, Iam happy I found this video, it explained a lot, thank you.
Thank you so much. I got my strips last night and it doesn’t seem so intimidating after this video. The mobile app seems easy to use It’s expensive but it’s worth it if I can get my sugar under control.Keep up the good work.
One thing😄 After you put the sensor on, you go to the home screen, tap check glucose, scan the sensor then it will calibrate and be ready in 60 minutes. It will count down at the top of the screen. Thank you for this video! It helped me a lot🤗
Watched to see how this works. Thank you for this demo.
Thank you so much for this video..I was extremely scared until I saw that it didn’t hurt you. It was so easy!
Had to put it on my mom. Super comprehensive video. Thorough and easy to follow
Thank you!
This is the best freestyle libre unboxing video on TH-cam! Thank you!
Wow thank you!
thank you for this video! I just got my first free libre today and it really helped me.
Great Video. precise and to the point.
Thanks for showing this to us!
After checking my glucose readings by sticking my fingers for 18 years, I started the Freestyle Libre today. I viewed this tutorial several times before taking the plunge. Not to crazy about needles. I was nervous of course, but it was quick and it didn't hurt. It was so easy. I will post later on my readings. Great tutorial!!!!!
Thank you!!
Let us know what you think about it :)
It's the best thing I could have done!!!!! Haven't even had it on 10 days and I'm sold!!! I wish I would have done thid 18 years ago. Checking my sugar 5 times or more daily really became a pain in the.....
How did you get the tutorials up ? I have registered and logged in with freestyle but do not wish to download wordpress or codex - without these I don't seem to be able to get into the tutorials? Help? Thank you...
@@heypharmacist Very good video via youtube - thank you
Thank you so much for making this video!
Excellent presentation, thank you
This video is very helpful, thank you! I am a pediatric dietitian and work with Type 1's. I've recommended this video to patients and families and have received great feedback :)
Thank you so much!
Well done, and extremely informative. Thank you.
Thank you!! I’m a patient and when I picked up these items I was overwhelmed. That is, until I found this video. Thank you!!! Also, I waited to see if hurt to put the sensor on the arm especially after seeing the needle. This put me at ease! Thanks!!
Thank you!!
I have used a few. Honestly there is almost zero pain. Gently tap your fingernail on your skin... it's that level of "pain", if you can even call that pain.
@@heypharmacist i do nog sprak eglisch langhuits is IT posibal tot hi the explanation in the Netherlands langwich?
Just diagnosed and applied while watching your demo. Thank you so much it was excellent and very helpful!
Hey I have a question, is having this on uncomfortable since the needle is always in you? I wanted to buy it but I was just worried it would be uncomfortable, also how bad are the scars that are left?
It doesnt hurt and u never feel it
Speaking from one that is diabetic and battling it just like you are ! The 14 day libre system has change my life my A1 C went from 11+ to 6.4 Reading! What a game changer absolutely not answer to your question you do not feel it in fact I have not noticed a difference in the side arm versus the back of arm placement of disc! I started out with the reader and finally upgraded my phone to the appOh Em Gee he is all I can say need to use the app! Have a good day
@@bayoubuttlips starting on mine soon hope my a1c comes down!
Just got mine today, thank you for this👏
Thank you for helping me overcome my installation anxiety. You made it look easy :)
Very helpful video as I was somewhat nervous, Thank you
Thank you so much for this information!! So informative and useful!!
Cool vid!! Clear and easy to understand demo
Farid Ali Big honour coming from you! Thanks Farid
Thx for the tutorial really clear and easy to understand
I like your way, you are making it very simple, THANK YOU!!!
Really scared & Nervous when I am applying for the first time ... Especially When I see the Needle ,but when I see this video came to know that , needle is just for placement of sensor .. Thank you for made me relaxed .
Love this video, i am getting this in the mail shortly. Very informative
Thank you and good luck!
Thank you so much for your kind information, its help us alot . Very productive information.
Just got the system in the mail.. for my mom.
excellent tutorial! I was reading the instructions and it’s so tiny I said there has to be a TH-cam.
Thanks again
You're welcome! Thank you for the positive feedback
Thanks a lot for this very clear and absolutely amazing video. It helped me lot to set it up properly.
Happy to read that!
I have been using freestyle ibre for last one and half year and now I am using Blucon nightrider with it which converts this sensor to active CGM and I can see every 5 minute update of my readings on mobile screen. It shows me how my diet, exercise, medicine affects my sugars
Thanks! I just received mine and your video was helpful.
Awesome explanation!! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you, Carol!
Great job!
I’m terrified of needles (have a real phobia) so imagine my horror getting diabetes and having to use things that require. This was a God send of a video. Thank you so much for helping me to help myself.
I'm so glad to hear that!!
So do I, I hate needles😢😢😢.
Dear u did a wonderful job 😘😘. Explain it so well.
Thank you!
Amazing innovation
This was tally helpful and easy. Thank you for this tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
My Wife use the Freestile Libre 2 Thank You for this video & Thanks to who invent this Machine.
I am no pharmacist, but I appreciate the unboxing and tutorial..... very helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words!
Great video. You did great!
Superb video, thank you.
Thanks for the informative video. I am about to start using Freestyle Libre from today. Got the prescription from my endocrinologist and got it filled from my CVS pharma. Will be applying the patch today. Since I don't have a compatible iphone need to use the reader. In US, I pay $75 for a month supply of sensor (2 units of 14day libre) and $68 for the reader. This is the price after insurance pay.
My insurance does not cover this . I used the discount card they give away at CVS and doctor office. I paid $70 for 2 units at CVS . The reader was $35 , but I declined it and use the Android app.
Awesome video!!!
Thanks!!
This was very helpful!
Thank you!
Super great video..
Nice presentation.
Great video!
Thank you Krista!
how pp my need ple
I just got mine recently and have been waiting to receive different adhesives I've ordered to come in, for fear of it falling off before the sensor expires. Great video! I especially like the the application technique he used! I practiced the technique he used and it feels a lot more natural to me than the other way that is recommended by Freestyle.
Richard Italy I'm glad you found the other technique helpful! I'll keep that in mind for other users :)
Hey Pharmacist hey
Does it come off when you take a shower and a bath
What adhesives are you referring to? I just placed my sensor on......Will these adhesives insure that the sensor does not fall off?
Thank you for this video. i just development type 1 at 30 years old and this has been quite the change for me. I've had the libre sitting on my counter, unopened for weeks, because I've been too nervous to try it. This video helped me and I just put it on my arm after completing the video. thanks again
Thank you for watching!
I hear ya! I’ve just been diagnosed and am 46. This video made the whole process much easier and less intimidating. I have found that it doesn’t hurt at all. So much better than the finger pricking!
Clear and concise
Thank You for your information, had mine a few weeks, looked at your video, installed it today. Thank you for clearing things up. HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND MANY MANY BLESSINGS.
That's so nice to hear that it was helpful for you!!
Very nice! I am wearing my libre on my arm with blucon device and monitoring my glucose readings with Ambrosia Linkblucon app, this app is really very helpful as it gives hi and low alerts and when my readings out of range.
I diagnosed with type 2 about one year ago then my doctor suggested me to use Freestyle Libre sensor and Ambrosia Blucon device for check glucose values on phone as well as watch. Also, they follow my glucose readings with Ambrosia followblucon app. Reallp helpful products for me.
Abbott has been great about replacing sensors that I either knocked off, or didn't scan. I've only had one that didn't scan after the 60min wait when starting a new sensor.
Husband discovered libre recently, excellent method for cgc, no more pricks, the skin colored covers help also
would reccomend Libre to any diabetic, worth the efforts!
hi ! i just got a libre today :) so is it okay to shower with it on? does your husband cover his?
Great video. Thank you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your efforts sister
I had a low reading on a few occasion and the FreeStyle 14-day meter was showing normal readings. Quickly I checked it with another Accu check meter and fixed the low sugar issue. I called the customer service support, as usual, the call went to a different country. They kept me on phone for 1/2 hour took all my info and was unable to resolve the simple problem. This product is not cheap in the US for this kind of service and results. I would say if you are using this product then keep a different backup meter for yourself.
Thank you I just got my Libre in this helped out a lot
I’m happy to hear that!
Thank you so much for your instructions
I am getting one of these tomorrow.
I especially like Michael's technique. Easier to stick on the arm and super easy to scan for glucose results, especially during dialysis when my one arm has to remain 100% immobile. Unfortunately the two consecutive weeks I used his technique, the sensor always fell off before the one week was up. Maybe somehow the arm location is getting rubbed against my body? I don't know. It's a great idea but I just wanted to tell you about my experience. For whomever his technique works for - hats off. I wish I could say the same.
Thank you for sharing your experience, I'll pass you feedback on to Michael too!
Wow, I never ever noticed that bout the needle, I gonna check that every time that I replace the sensor , the abbot people never mention too me bout that, thanks for the information!!
Thank you , very useful. 👍
Thank you for this video , very helpful
thank you - well done!
Very helpful
Your Video was Awesome. Bout to try this out.
Thanks! Let us know what you think
Well done. Thank you.
Very informative! Have you tried Blucon Nightrider also with the Libre sensor? I'm a T1 diabetic and have been using it for 3 years, would be great if you review that :)
Great video
Thank you!
You did a perfect job. Mine is waiting at the pharmacy.
With the virus going on hard to see Dr. In person,so videos helping me. Even with insulin pen. .👏
All the best with Libre. I am sure you will love it. Welcome to the community!
You may also want to download freestyle Libre view . So you can share data with your doctor
good explanation. thank you
Right when I got to the part I really wanted to see, applying the sensor, the video speeded up and raced to the end. It did that over and over.
That was so informative
Nice and very intresting
your video was very helpful to me. thank you
thank you for the video. I was wondering does the device alert you if the blood glucose low or high.
Well, my son is using wireless Omni pod pump with Freestyle Test Trips! Hoping that Freestyle Libre can combine with Omni pod pump as 2 in 1 which will be Miracle !
1. Is there a follow-up video to this? You mentioned that you were going to make one, and there is quite a bit more information that could be very useful. I was curious to see what the first reading was going to be, and was very interested when you said that it received it. But you didn't mention what the value was.
2. We just did strips on my father, who has been using strips for some time. His readings were 90mg/dL, which is in the normal range. Minutes later the reading on the FreeStyle Libre was 60mg/dL. Do you know why those would be so different? Thank you.
very nice ...great demo, just one question how much are the inserts or the pins...thanks
Great Video