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

Tue Dec 10 22:04:51 UTC 2019

Just know that it is not at all recommended by the company that makes the
device, so watch the A1C readings to make sure your readings coincide with
what your A1C reflects.

Jeanette
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FreeStyle Libre.

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
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> 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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