[Diabetes-Talk] Some basic Libre 3 Questions

[Lisa Belville]

Hi, Mark.


Yes, I can access about 90% of the Libre app using my iPhone.  I do wish 
there was a way to make the daily graphs more accessible to us.  A 
sighted person can just look at it and see highs and lows.  Still, I 
have enough information from the other areas of the app to help me make 
better eating choices.


Take care,


Lisa


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 12/21/2023 2:51 PM, Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 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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