[Diabetes-Talk] Some basic Libre 3 Questions

[Lisa Belville]

Hi, Gary.


I've had my Libre sensor on for a week and it's really eye opening what 
different foods do to my glucose levels.


My sister is also a type 2 and she's had a Libre for several months.  
she told me when I first activated the sensor that the Libre will train 
me how to eat and was she ever right.  So far I haven't had issues with 
the sensor, but as you say I have to be careful when getting dressed or 
moving through tight areas.


     Take care,


Lisa


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 12/21/2023 1:02 PM, Gary Wunder via Diabetes-Talk 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
>
>