[Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

[Terri Stimmel]

Hello everyone,

First of all, thank you to those of you who responded to my questions. I really appreciate it, and it helped me a lot.

I have had my sensor on since yesterday. Things are going very well. The App on my phone works great. I find it easy to scan my sensor.
I just have a few more questions, though.

First of all, everything I have read, states that the sensor has to go on the back of your arm. What do you all think? Do you find this to be accurate? If I wanted to wear it on my arm, below my shoulder, might this be possible?

Also, when I take a shower, can I leave the sensor uncovered? Is it alright if it gets wet?

I appreciate all the help.

Thank you,

Terri

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:05 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You did down load the app on your phone rite?
> That is the first step and you can do this even before you get the kit in the mail or how ever it will come?
> Once you are registered with the company you can move forward.
> Yes even I learned how to put it on, I can send you steps privately if no one has done it here.
> You then wait an hour and then test.
> The app will share that.
> I am thinking your doctors office doesn't know for sure what you are doing, so to put it back on you doesn't surprise me.
> Wishing you the best.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> Hello everyone,
> 
>> I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all won’t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.
> 
>> I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I am really hoping that it won’t take long at all to get here.
> 
>> When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
>> Can I start using it right away?
>> Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?
> 
>> I plan to call my doctor’s office, to let them know I now have the Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come in and they will help me with it.
>> However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone was definitely mistaken there. LOL!
> 
>> I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain period of time, before this can happen?
>> And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?
> 
>> Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.
> 
>> Thank you,
> 
>> Terri
>> Sent from my iPhone
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