[Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on FreeStyle Libre.

[Taylor Scott]

Thanks for the replies.

Can you guys go into more detail on applying sensors for the FreeStyle system?

I see it is supposed to go on the back of your arm...
This sounds like you'd only have one hand to apply the sensor.

The Dexcom G5 sounded complicated, until I actually did it. I'm sure
the Libre is the same...


On 12/10/19, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Maybe, but my readings have coincided with my A1C numbers.
>
> Jeanetter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:22 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Greg Wocher
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on
> FreeStyle Libre.
>
> Hello,
> In a lot of ways the Dexcom system is better than the Freestyle. Right now
> I
> am using the freestyle system because it is easier to get and a whole lot
> cheaper than Dexcom. The Dexcom systems apps are a bit more accessible and
> it is easier to share your results with your doctor. The application of the
> Freestyle is a lot easier than the Dexcom. The dexcom is also a bit more
> accurate than the Freestyle. Readings on the Freestyle seem to be a bit
> more
> off at the upper and lower ends.
>
> Greg Wocher
>
>
>> On Dec 10, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> So, I have to pay for dexcom completely out of pocket, and found the
>> best price for the G5 sensors comes from Dexcom.
>> They said $349 for 4 sensors. (Outch).
>>
>> I'm having a nightmare of a time getting them to send me the sensors.
>> I'm waiting on them to send over paperwork to my Doctor, yet my Doctor
>> has yet to receive anything.
>>
>> Calling Dexcom is getting me know where.
>>
>> So, long story short, I really don't want to pay that much, and fight
>> with customer service that is this bad, over something this important.
>>
>> I do love the way the Dexcom G5 works though. lol
>>
>> What can people tell me about the Libre?
>> I've seen that it is indeed cheaper, ut what about it's accessibility?
>> How hard is the sensor application?
>>
>> Just any information from people who have used the system  would be
> helpful.
>>
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