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

[d m gina]

It is working for me getting wonderful readings,
my tops cover the cencer, so I don't have to show it in the summer.

Original message:
> Too far up.  It is supposed to be in the middle of the arm essentially three
> fingers width from the elbow.

> Jeanette

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:32 PM
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> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on
> FreeStyle Libre.

> Yes it is with one hand, haven't figured out how to use the one I am
> adding the cencer to loll.
> I put it on the side of my arm up near the shoulder.
> Just open the pack where I leared how to tell on behalf of how too open it.
> After you get it on you need to take the phone and make sure it gets
> started.
> Taking the camera to hear a bell sound.
> You get told you can use this in sixty minutes.

> Original message:
>> 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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