[Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

[d m gina]

Second question yes it can get wet, where I found for me after a week 
it started to get lose.
Then wanted to come off.
I was told it had to be on the loose skin of arm.
I like your idea better on the shoulder.
Oh I reallly hope this works for you.

Original message:
> 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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