[Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

[d m gina]

Giggle why would you wash it smile.
It stays on for two weeks?
Good for you.

Original message:
> I have my sensor on my shoulder more on my arm. It’s still on the back 
> of my arm though I guess. I’m not really sure how to describe it.
> I don’t cover my sensor when I take a shower. I even use soap on it and 
> it seems fine.
> Amber

>> On Feb 5, 2019, at 6:46 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> 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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