[Diabetes-Talk] Considering changing from Dexcom G6 to the Libre...

[Paul Magill]

Thank you all for your comments and advice!  

I have an appointment be see my endochronologist on Monday, and will seek
his advice also, and see if any of his other patients are using the Libre.  

Thanks again,
Paul in Australia.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 9:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jeanette Kutash
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Considering changing from Dexcom G6 to the
Libre...

I can only speak about my experience, Paul, I am using the Libre III and so
far the reliability has been excellent. Unlike the Libre, the original one,
these sensors for the Libre III are smaller. I have not had an issue with
them dislodging or failing. Abbot has been good about replacing those that
fail, however, installing a sensor is so simple that if I were really afraid
I would carry an extra with me.

I wish you luck in your decision-making.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:36 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Paul Magill
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Considering changing from Dexcom G6 to the Libre...


Hi all,

I like the way the Dexcom G6 works, but am becoming annoyed at it's lack of
reliability. 

The last 3 sensors have not lasted the full 10 days, with 2 lasting only 8
days, and the last one only 6 days.  Dexcom has been happy to replace them,
but I worry that one may fail when I cant get back home to change it, and
going through the understandable Dexcom questionair  on the phone each time
adds to the annoyance.  

So, 2 questions:

Is the G7 more reliable, that I might wait for that, even though Dexcom can
not advise when the G7 will be available here?  

Is the Libre system more reliable, as I tire of changing sensors more than I
should need to.

With appreciation,
Paul in Australia.





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