Freestyle Libre 3 Review - My Experience Wearing It

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The Freestyle Libre 3 is a great cgm option. In this video I review it after wearing it twice - I go over the build, alerts, the app, how well it stayed on and more! Subscribe for more diabetes tech and management videos. Today's episode is sponsored by Sugar Pixel!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Libre 3 Application
2:29 - CGM Data
3:20 - Wearing Libre 3
5:26 - Sugar Pixel
6:33 - Accuracy of Readings
9:09 - Libre 3 App
11:06 - Alerts
12:16 - Libre 3 on Apple Watch
14:10 - Future of Libre CGMs
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21 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 73

@xoimaraseide8256 3 месяца назад

I developed severe anxiety over having to prick my fingers daily and was excited when my doctor told me about the Libre. We were both surprised my insurance approved it because I've never had to use insulin and am not insulin-resistant. I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive when I saw the applicator. It does look scary! However, I realized how easy and pain free it is the very fist time I used it. I am in love with my Libre. You could even say I'm sort of addicted to it, which is a good thing. I've noticed that by constantly checking my numbers, I make better decisions about food throughout the day. I forget I even have the sensor on my arm because I don't feel it. I feel the Libre is making a positive impact on my life and am extremely happy with it.

@SRBRUISER 8 месяцев назад

I used Libre 2 for 2 years and now Libre 3 for 3 months, swim 4 days a week and the only time I lost the Libre 2 was doorways, car doors and undershirts. The Libre 3 has never come off before the 14 Day time in fact, I have to forcibly remove it when changing to new one. I believe the difference is prep before application, I shave the spot, then wipe with alcohol swab, wait a minute or two then apply sensor, wait 30 seconds remove applicator. Stays on 14 days with sweating and swimming and does not get caught on doors etc.

@AntonioRamirez-fc5qd 6 месяцев назад

I want to say thank you for your video. You are very informative and it educated me on the sensors even more. I’m a type 2 diabetic since march of 2020. I love using the freestyle libre.

@kmmoreno 6 месяцев назад

I wear the clear bandage that goes over my Libre 3 to get it to last the 14 days. Also, whenever mine falls off early, I call Abbot and they’ve ALWAYS sent me a free replacement. They normally send it 2nd Day Air.

@robi7017 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for such great content. I didn't know much about CGMs and thus, resisted getting one. After watching your videos, I felt much more comfortable and got my first one this morning. I am already thrilled and I owe much of that comfort to the information you have provided. You made a positive impact and I appreciate it.

@dawnb2224 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this. I had been waiting for you to post this. Great information as usual. Love your channel.

@brendaparker6766 10 месяцев назад

Like your podcasts!

@guyjoosten1212 10 месяцев назад

what a great and interesting review Justin. Just discovered ur yt channel and it looks really awesome !! I´ll check ur other videos later this weekend for sure !! Hope more is coming up later. If all goes well I´ll switch from Libre 2 to Libre 3 later this month as lot of other Belgian T1 Libre users on MDI will have to do. I´ hope I can manage to get ly figures on my Garmin watch as well on my Garmin Edge bike computer. For now it has to be done via Nightscout I understand, which I have already running with my Libre 2. So thanks again and hope to see more soon !! 💪💪

@diabe_tech 10 месяцев назад

Yay! Glad you going the channel :)

@ZoliRza 9 месяцев назад

I really love how Libra is out of the way and that it's 14 days. I just got my Beta Bionic pump and really would want to use this with it

@tomkxor 10 месяцев назад

Libre 3 is working together with YpsoPump nad CamAPS FX in Hybrid Closed Loop System, at least in Europe in Germany

@garymelconian7074 10 месяцев назад

Can you do a libre video with Warehouse watches as well how that process is done for those that have Android and Android WearWest watches. Thanks for the video very good thank you.

@abbaby555 6 месяцев назад

I was on the libre 2 for a couple of years, my Dr switched me to the dexcom g7... I've had 13 failed sensors with the dexcom... It's time for a change

@briankokernak2804 10 месяцев назад

waiting patiently for fda/tandem to roll out compatibility for the libre and/or g7 😣also I wait to put on my g6 overtape until after it starts peeling off. i wish they could make it so it didn't look like a dirty band aid coming off. maybe making it with a clear material?

@kathleengregory5227 4 месяца назад

How do i add to my fitbit.

@pupkins_776 24 дня назад

It’s brilliant, I absolutely love the Libre 3. Literally the only CGM that works for me after trying Dexcom G6 for several years and then the G7. I had a lot of issues with Dexcoms, mostly in the first couple of days of complete inaccuracy and alarm fatigue. The rest of the time it was okay, just reduced wear time compared to Libre and wish Dexcom could update every minute and make their app do some of what Libre do. Libre could do with taking a few of Dexcom’s bits on board too though! Also tried the different Libre’s and for me, this is their best one. Cannot wait for them to pair with Omnipod 5 and Tandem so that I can finally get on a HCL again. Then let’s just hope Omnipod and Tandem reduce those target levels on their HCL’s as the Libre 3 has such good accuracy (for me at least) that I can’t see why the FDA would have any problem approving lower targets when Ypsomed & CamAPS seem to have managed it (4.4mmol -11 ish I believe). Off to watch your Abbott video now 😊

@LifeOfEli710 4 месяца назад

Is there a way I can change my numbers. I just put it on about 2 hours ago and I was going up and I felt it but using the librelink it was telling me I was still at a good range but I doubted it and checked myself manually and I was 259. Is there any way I can fix it on the app?

@lisamoon3622 5 месяцев назад

I used a Libre 1 for 2 years, and just got my first Libre 3. The only thing I can't figure out is when the app on my phone indicates I need to take a glucose reading (the blood drop) where do I enter my reading? The Libre 1 app had a spot for me to enter the info. The Libre 3 app does not.

@worthybookjourney3231 5 месяцев назад

My son is using the g6 and so deep into alarm fatigue that he is headed to full blown depression. So, can Libre 3 alarms be turned off completely. I count putting it on vibrate as still being alarmed. Especially with the readings coming every minute and having already so much experience with numbers that want to sit on the high line or the low line and just move back and forth enough to get multiple alarms every half hour because it is just going back and forth say from 197-202 (H) or 68-72 (L). He had one yesterday that sat on the high threshold for 4-5 hours doing that even with a total of 15 units of insulin (by shot) trying to kick it off that line. Finally it did after about 5 hours later and sat on the low line doing the same (with treatment) for 4-5 hours. It took over half of the battery life of his pump with all the alarms. I am looking for the best way to get the info he needs to care for the diabetes but also not to destroy his sleep and raise his stress levels to the point he becomes depressed. Help!! Please!!

@lisafoy9124 12 дней назад

Hi Justin! Which covers/overpatches are you using with Freestyle Libre 3? Thanks

@stuntman2011 2 месяца назад

Is this compatible with samsung galaxy s24+?

@robertgarcia5199 4 месяца назад

Libre 2 showed every check, hour,time. Libre3 only show low events. How can I make libre3, to show numbers every time I check , nothing in sensor

@sobanosilva8585 2 месяца назад

Have tried Libre3 twice with no success. Phone seems to not be able to scan the sensor no matter where I touch the back of my phone and never get any vibration

@rogermody56 3 дня назад

Will you please let us know when the Alarm feature(s) are changed? Thank you

@lubnaabbasi5232 4 месяца назад

Only problem with Libre 3 if using android phone with OS 14 or maybe higher in the future 😢 And I don't know how to use the libre 3 reader device

@frankwhite1288 6 месяцев назад

Just started the L3 and the first night I had a low alarm said I was in the 50s, I got up and tried the strip meter and it said 130.. not a good start.

@mrp8173 Месяц назад

I'm having the very same low and high issue constantly.. It's not my eating for certain..Can't wait to get home and do a manual testing.. Concerning

@mariadelpilarmorenoredondo9076 5 месяцев назад

Las cifras de glucemia varian mucho y al final te has de hacer glucemia capilar

@marcscheimann5916 4 месяца назад

The Libre 3 app has 1 major problem, it gives the same audio signal for low, high and error. Surely a graduated sound is possible to differentiate high and low.

@blackonyxcat8558 10 месяцев назад

I always put a sticky wipe on my skin, then put the sensor on. I also put over a patch on my libre 3 sensors. They have never fallen off. Non of my libre 2 sensors ever fell off either using this method.

@diabe_tech 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip!

@ADHDfool 5 месяцев назад

Its about location. I live in the desert, run up to 60 miles a week, and do 1 hour sauna sessions at 180f. After 14 days the libre 3 is still glued on.

@diabe_tech 5 месяцев назад

Wow!

@johnmichael4262 8 месяцев назад

I’m curious, but why won’t it let me use my phone to scan the sensor after using scanning monitor?

@yeseniaaa16 8 месяцев назад

Your phone might not be compatible. Call the support number for assistance.

@angiecervi1516 2 месяца назад

I’ve had readings between 30-50 points different from my finger stick readings. Particularly in lower and high regions. It’s frustrating to need to compare so much. I would prefer to wear the Libre 3 on my abdomen. If you do and the device fails they won’t warranty it.

@RickeyKHood 7 месяцев назад

Ask Freestyle if they will ever produce flesh colored sensors. That would be nice.

@diabe_tech 7 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@sueprice3289 10 месяцев назад

Medtronic has Guardian and it is a closed loop. I am currently using Dexcom G7 and love it but it is not a closed loop with Medtronic. Do you know if Dexcom will be a consideration with Medtronic so that it a closed loop with Dexcom. It is time for an upgrade and not sure what to do. I have watched your videos on Medtronic. Any thoughts?

@tomkxor 10 месяцев назад

Forgot about it. As you said, Medtronic has own Guardian CGM and they are developing new versions already. They want us to be closed in their ecosystem. It’s about money as always and what’s good for the company and not for us…

@tineyang1857 10 месяцев назад

So true

@tineyang1857 10 месяцев назад

And their Guardian sensor sucks, need replacement asap which is Simplera

@starpartyguy5605 9 месяцев назад

I am on my second L3, not including the first two that failed because of improper application. I called Abbott about the first 2 sensors and asked for advice on application. The Chinese accent was very thick and the 2 support people I talked to didn't seem to know their own product. But I was able to get enough information after repeating myself a half dozen times. I told them I sleep on my side and putting the sensor on the underside or outside of the arm was not going to work. The second person on the phone spoke clearly enough to say it was OK to put it on the inside of the arm. This seems to be working and testing shows it's accurate. I prep the area with Skin Prep from Smith & Nephew. It stayed on for the full 14 days and was well stuck even then. I used baby oil around the edges to loosen the adhesive. Then I rubbed baby oil over the entire area to soothe the skin. And the CGM is giving me great guidance on what and when to eat. I have a 68 % in range rating and over the past 2 days I hit 98% in range! That has never happened before!

@thin-haired-T1D-foto-nut 5 месяцев назад

'Skin Tac Wipes' help to keep it on for the 14 days .

@JewelBengals 2 месяца назад

Diacé libre 2 or 3 stickers. You can choose between full stickers or donut stickers (cutout so you see your sensor) very strong, adhesive is strong, anti alergic, and super for swimming, heavy sweating... 👍

@marcscheimann5916 4 месяца назад

The Libre 3 only works with a mobile phone which in the UK children are not allowed to use in class 😢

@jennifercline6866 4 месяца назад

There is a reader for Libre 3, I just got one. USA at least.

@SKILLZGAMING5 2 месяца назад

Mines seem off

@user-vz8to1rc2b 27 дней назад

Amazing! I could not secan the Libre 3 device since it does not support Samsung Galaxy S24 mobile. After failing to operate I contacted the support center and they simply denied any responsibility including reimburshment. Can you imagine a modern device that exclude last versión of one of the most selling mobile in the world? Pathetic. I bought a diferent device which works proper and perfectly with all devices, and ...... cheaper, and much more easy to buy through Amazon, instead of getting it through the only distribución channel as Abbott. Last time.

@dougcrum943 3 месяца назад

How many of these sensors actually make 14 ,answer very few, it's a little better than nothing.

@steverasmussen8997 5 месяцев назад

Use a patch

@dougcrum943 3 месяца назад

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@ambertomlin9742 Месяц назад

Bad, had 5 that I used and 3 fell off.

@RogerMcKinstry 2 месяца назад

I have a failure rate of 50% for over a year now, Abbottt always replaces the defective ones but I am tired of this. I pay for them out of my pocket. I will no longer use this brand.

@alanyoder7629 6 месяцев назад

I’m a T2 so a CGM is of no use to me but I enjoyed your video nonetheless .😊

@diabe_tech 5 месяцев назад

cgm can def be useful for t2d cause we can learn about how foods effect levels and how to navigate it.

@alanyoder7629 5 месяцев назад

@@diabe_tech a CGM is useful if you are managing your condition. I am not doing that. I control mine and a CGM wouldn't be of use to me to do that.

@2teach2day 3 месяца назад

This can help to know what foods can make your sugars spike.

@alanyoder7629 3 месяца назад

@@2teach2day I understand your confusion. T1s have to monitor sugar levels to know if an insulin injection is needed. I don’t do that and neither do most T2s. So a CGM telling me I am having a spike isn’t really beneficial since I already know that everything I eat raises my sugar level. And yes I know some foods raise it higher and faster than others but since I have zero means to do anything other than wait for it to drop a CGM is pretty much a waste of time. As for telling me my level is low and I need to raise it, yeah that one is simple. My body’s reaction to being out of fuel is all I need to tell me to eat something sugary. Been there, done that. Thanks for your input though.

@harpleblues 4 месяца назад

Just don’t buy a new iPhone. Freestyle doesn’t support any iPhone later than the 12. You have to buy a separate device to monitor the libre 3. Also the Libre app doesn’t integrate with the Apple health app.

@justinrasco5804 3 месяца назад

I have an iPhone 15 and it works just fine

@JewelBengals 2 месяца назад

Use old phone or cheap second hands one. Use it without a simcard, and you have a very cheap solution as a reader. Don't upgrade to Android 14 at "this" moment. Libre has still no update for it and on software updates, they run behind 👍

@genarorodriguezjr8506 5 месяцев назад

I didn't like Libre 3 ,tried it five times. It only worked 3 times out of five times I put it on . My blood sugar was always high for some reason it put me in a bad mood all the time. When I quit using it my blood sugar was back to 90 to 155 and my grandkids said I went to myself again. Just had bad luck with it. Had to call them to tell them it wasn't working. My doctor said to stop using it. It wasn't right for me. So I say no to it .

@belasjw 5 месяцев назад

Today was day one. I’m a disabled veteran. Had it installed by my dr. After one hour it loaded and reported one reading of over 400. I took a finger stick and it was 240. It was uncomfortable after installing, stinging. After that it would not work. Called customer service and they were 100% unhelpful. They would not listen, could not get my first name right. I hung up, my wife called. Still didn’t listen. So, after 3 hours I took it out and trashed it. Never again.