[Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

[Amber Wallenstein]

Hi there:
I have been using the libre for a relatively short period but I will try to answer your questions.  I picked up my libre system from Walgreens and one of the pharmacists showed me how to apply it.  Once you learn how to do it, it is easy.  You will want to apply the censor, and also get the app on your IPhone— It has to be an IPhone 7 or later, though.  It will have you put in your name, and birthdate, I believe, and create a user name and password.  I gave this information to my doctor so she could look at my readings, too.  After the app is set up, there will be a “new Censor” button… Or at least I believe that is what it says.  Push that after you have applied the censor.  It will scan for  the censor, and after that it will tel you you have to wait for an hour to use it.  
So an hour after you apply the censor and scan it, it is ready for use. 
When applying the censor, be sure to use the alcohol pads in the box on the site you are going to apply it to. I find it sticks better that way.
I always change mine at the same time. Thursday mornings around ten AM.  It’s nice because the libre app gives me reminders when it needs to be changed.
If you have further questions, please let me know.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 4:01 AM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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