[Diabetes-Talk] Having trouble with Libra sensors

[Amber Wallenstein]

You didn’t put lotion or anything on your skin before doing the sensor, did you?
I found that even though I cleaned the area with alcohol, if I put lotion on that area a few hours before, it didn’t stick as well.
Amber

> On Apr 15, 2019, at 8:25 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You definitely should not be feeling a polk from a needle. It is certainly possible to get a bumb batch of tape though, so I'd suggest you just contact FreeStyle every time you get one of these. But just in case, make sure you've used alcohol On the area before applying the sensor. And let it dry, really dry. That will help the tape stick. If you're already doing that, if it weren't that you mentioned feeling the needle I'd suggest some patch overlays you can get that would help hold the tape one. Another thing is to make sure you don't get into water right after inserting the sensor. Most of this tape needs a few hours to cure and settle in. But again, if you're feeling movement, chances are your readings may not be accurate. So barring other brilliant thoughts, be a pest. And then do let us know.
> Good luck.
> Veronica
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk
> Cc: Terri Stimmel
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Having trouble with Libra sensors
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhoneHello everyone,
> 
> I have a 14 day Libra system. I have been using it for about 2 months now. I absolutely love it! I feel it has been a huge game changer for me.
> 
> Anyway, I have been having problems with my last few sensors, after putting them on. I am totally blind, so my aide helps me put them on. We do this every 2 weeks, on a Monday.
> 
> Well, 2 weeks ago when she went to place the sensor on my left arm, it would not stick, or stay in. Within an hour, it came out of my arm. I called my provider, and they had me call the company who offers the Libra. My sensor was replaced. The next 1 worked as it should have. Just as they had before.
> 
> Well, ever since I got my sensor placed this morning, it isn’t wanting to stick right. It is on the back side of my right arm. Half of it wants to come up. And when I bend my arm, I can feel a small poke from the needle. I don’t feel that this sensor will last for 2 weeks, much less 2 days.
> 
> Do you all have any recommendations?
> What the heck could be going on?
> I don’t understand why this could be happening.
> 
> Any help is much appreciated.
> Thank you,
> 
> Terri
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