FreeStyle Libre Sensor Secrets / Powerful Tips And Hacks Included!
Getting started with FreeStyle Libre sensor or looking for practical tips? Here they are!
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The tips included in this video apply for both first and second generation of Freestyle Libre sensor (aka FreeStyle Libre 2) which I have been using for over 3 years.
0:00 Intro
1:52 How to insert FreeStyle Libre sensor
4:40 How to scan FreeStyle Libre sensor and get blood glucose readings
5:50 FreeStyle Libre mistakes to avoid
8:24 How to keep FreeStyle Libre sensor on for 14 days
11:45 How to remove FreeStyle Libre sensor
15:35 How to improve FreeStyle Libre sensor accuracy
19:21 Alternative sites for FreeStyle Libre sensor placement
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Mobile phones supported by FreeStyle Libre: https://www.freestyle.abbott/ie/en/li...
What I use to make my FreeStyle Libre sensor stick:
Skin Tac adhesive wipes - https://amzn.to/2xw7Agh
Simpatch pre-cut adhesive patch - https://amzn.to/2R0r0AW
What I use to remove my Libre sensor:
Luquid coconut oil - https://amzn.to/2RYqHH6
Baby oil - https://amzn.to/3arMVIa
3rd party apps discussed in the video:
xDrip+ https://github.com/NightscoutFoundati...
Tomato http://tomato.cool/
Glimp https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions if you need to claim a replacement sensor (UK version):
https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libr...
Other versions of FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions can be found here:
https://www.diabetescare.abbott/world...
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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Abbott, the manufacturer of Freestyle Libre sensors. I am not a medical professional and my videos are not medical advice. Please consult your medical professional regarding your diabetes treatment. Description section of my videos includes affiliate links. If you use these links for your purchase I will receive a small provision and you can support my channel.
Sources used for this video:
Clinical study regarding accuracy of alternative sites discussed in the video https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
FreeStyle Libre Webinar for FreeStyle Libre users held on May 21, 2020
Richard Searley's video about glucose meters' accuracy: • 2 Blood Glucose meters giving different re...
Full Abbott’s video which extract was played in my video: • Video
Michelle Lord's video about application of FreeStyle Libre: • Video
Nerdabetic's video about accuracy of measuring glucose:
• Accuracy of Measuring Glucose
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