[Diabetes-Talk] Some basic Libre 3 Questions

[Mark Feliz]

Hello Lisa, I have been a user of the freestyle Libre product for a
number of years and most recently the Libre III. I am very satisfied
in the reduction in size of the Libre III. It is very rare for there
to be an adhesion issue of the sensor. It has been even more rare to
experience a sensor malfunction. Although I am limited in accessing
the full advantages of the application I am able to make note of my
glucose level, get averages, set alarm parameters, and share my data
with my provider. I clean the sensor site very well with alcohol and
make sure it is completely dry before applying. I use the back of my
arm as the application site which minimizes the sensor being rubbed
off accidentally. I have noticed that my sensor and phone looses
bluetooth communication if I am around my microwave while it is being
used and I lose connectivity when I am in the exhibit hall during
National Convention.
Mark Feliz

On 12/21/23, Gary Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello, Lisa. I am a user of the Libre three with an iPhone fourteen, and I
> have no problem with it at all. I have been using the libre for several
> years now, and only once have I knocked off a sensor. There are times I have
> come very close. I have to watch how fast I take off my shirt at night, make
> sure that I don't rub up against doorframes when I'm moving in and out of a
> room, and be very careful when I am sitting on a leather couch and rub my
> arm against it. I think covering Zara good idea if you can find ones that
> you can easily apply. When I use them, I particularly like the fact that
> they keep my sensor dry. I like to do hourly floats in saltwater for
> relaxation and meditation, and although I have done this several times with
> an exposed sensor, the thought of doing it bothers me.
>
> I love the sensor because it makes it harder for me to lie to myself. Yes,
> the French fries do make a difference. Yes, the chocolate doughnuts are
> wonderful, and there are only six of them, but the sensor doesn't care how
> good they taste and reminds me that my long-term health is more important
> than my short-term sugar hit.
>
> Warmly,
>
> Gary
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa
> Belville via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 12:46 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Some basic Libre 3 Questions
>
> Hi, all.  My sister has offered to get me the first month of use with a
> Libre 3 system.  I'm totally excited about this, but I do have a couple
> of questions.
>
>
> Firstly, I'm using an iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 17.  How well does the
> Libre 3 work?  The information on the Freestyle Libre page says to
> enable notifications for Standby mode and to not use Assistive touch.  I
> use neither of these, so I don't think it will be a problem.
>
>
> Also, how well do the sensors stay once applied?  My sister has had her
> Libre for several weeks and hasn't had any issues with her sensors
> coming off, though she did warn me that drying off the area where the
> sensor is could cause it to come off.
>
>
> How have your experiences been with the Libre and an iPhone with VO and
> do the sensors stay on, or do I need to get something to put on top of
> them so they will stick?
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Lisa
>
>
> --
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>
>
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