FreeStyle Libre 3 vs Libre 2: All Differences Explained

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17 key differences between FreeStyle Libre sensors and my advice on which one you should pick. I share my experience with using FreeStyle Libre 3, FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre first generation for an extended period of time.
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@TypeOneTalks Год назад

This was a highly requested video. Hope you find it helpful! Join my Patreon community and get access to bonus content and direct messaging channel www.patreon.com/typeonetalks Book a private session with me calendly.com/typeonetalks

@ashwinsuryawanshi Год назад

@TypeOneTalks What would happen if I haven't applied the sensor on my body and activate it using the app?

@devillspdr Год назад

this video needs an update, libre 2 has 1 min update now , no need to scan

@SuzanTexas-hz9qc 9 месяцев назад

I changed to Libre 3 before getting a compatible phone. After 2 nights with the alarm waking the whole household, I'm about ready to put my phone in my closet overnight. Why didn't they make it possible to change the volume and alarm type?!! I've always wondered if CGMs are accurate during REM, when your voluntary muscles are essentially paralyzed. It seems like that would affect the readings.

@Codependent_confessions 7 месяцев назад

I’m a nurse and I just wanted to make a point… the arm application in the video is not the correct location for this! It MUST be in the BACK of the arms… in the FAT tissue. The side is too muscular for the sensor and also should never administer insulin here either, only in the fatty tissue ( the chicken wing area)

@ChaoticMuchX 6 месяцев назад

THANK YOU!!! this is how my doctor showed me Legitimate advice

@bayareaconsult4115 6 месяцев назад

Thank you

@aberdeendeltaforce 6 месяцев назад

Works fine for me, matches up with finger prick readings?

@danzinde 5 месяцев назад

Does that mean. Is it not advisable to build tricep muscles in the gym?

@JewelBengals 5 месяцев назад

Nurse, don't forget to tell that it may not be placed in a tattoo on the back of your arm. I know you can't find info of that on their website. But Freestyle ask about it, if you want a replacement sensor. If they ever ask about it, just always tell them it wasn't put on a tattoo.

@ashleeduncan4053 9 месяцев назад

I live in the USA and have a rare condition called neuroglycopnea & I'm on Medicaid. They covered the Libre 3 with no problem. I've had it 2 days now and it's already saved me from a critical low twice. 😊

@ccwalker050 6 месяцев назад

I just switched from L2 to L3 sensor and I was blown away that it is actually monitoring my levels without me checking it. I LOVE THIS!!! I think the L3 sensor it will allow me to finally get a grip on my numbers so I can bring down my A1c. Thanks for the great tips!

@kevwright2002 6 месяцев назад

Well, the Libre 2 does exactly the same these days?

@AleksNeve Месяц назад

@@kevwright2002 Exactly, I use Libre 2 for 10 months now and I don't have to check my levels, it shows on my phone right away.

@SOLENSA 9 месяцев назад

I was just approved by my insurance for libre 3 for my hypoglycemia and it’s so helpful. Just this morning I felt like I was gonna collapse and my mom was able to help get my sugar up thanks to the loud notifications

@benjohnson6700 Год назад

I use libre 2.. the update gives constant glucose reading now.. definitely awesome technology

@louiswomble5609 Год назад

Thanks for the info! I currently use Libre 3 and it works great for me. The only alarm I use is the distance alarm. You can edit the various alarms in the settings on the app. I’m def looking into the skin patches too! Thanks for that! Stay well all!😊

@abusayedakash9238 11 месяцев назад

What is the price?

@Inksaver Год назад

Only used Libre 2 since March this year. Got fed up with repeated NFC failures and was considering an external transmitter. After researching, I side-loaded DiaBox app and no longer need to scan Libre 2. It updates every minute via Bluetooth and shows a graph. You can set custom alarms for very high/high/low/very low and rapid changes. Now have a real-time CGM. Only need NFC to start the sensor.

@DayleByrnes-vo6xb 4 месяца назад

I just got my lines 3 today. The nurse that put it on helped me get started. What I didn't know was it did continual monitoring. I returned from an activity in the dining room to celebrate Cinco day Mayo day only one hour after our noon lunch time and we had one soft taco, some chips and some flavored pop. When I came back to the room I placed something on my tray table where the reader was sitting and alarms went off scaring me!! But after watching your RU-vid video I understood the alarms!!! I've spent a few hours trying to figure out how to set the times for my readings!!🤗

@Dan23_7 Год назад

I’ve been on Libre 2 since January’23. Over here 🇬🇧 we’re lucky as the NHS supplies them, so they’re free for us. The only downside is we seem to be way behind. I mentioned the 3 to my doctor and she hadn’t even heard about it (I saw her 3 weeks ago). Libre 1 was definitely a life changer from the old gluco meter (which I still use before driving anywhere). I have the Libre app on my phone plus a reader. Over here the phone laws prohibit you touching your phone while behind the wheel, so I use the reader when I’m driving. The constant information from the 3, and the size is making me excited but I bet it’s 2 years at least before we get them here. Thanks for the great video Tom 👍🏼….. I’m addicted to the Soleus exercise now 😂

@onionhead4090 Год назад

What’s the solelus exercise?

@hinafatimaa Год назад

Hey hope you are doing well. Here in my country there is only libre 1 available can you please guide me on that. As i am type 1 diabetic and my bloodd sugar is effecting my eyes now. Can you please guide should i go for libre 1. It will be helpful for me or not? Your advice will help me so much because here in pakistan even doctors dont have any knowledge about these cgm.

@franceswatts4001 9 месяцев назад

Only free for Type 1s or Type 2s on insulin. The rest of us Type 2s have to fork out over £100 a month to get what we consider is an essential weapon in our diabetes control arsenal.

@yanglo1900 Год назад

Libre 3 Just recently approved in Canada I'm so excited!

@melaniegonzales5470 Год назад

Regarding that issue where the Libre 3 doesn’t keep a log book like Libre 2 did - On Libre 3, if you select “Add Note” at the bottom of the reading display and type in any kind of comment, even if it’s just an X and choose “Done” and “Done”, it will save the reading in the log book.

@haleypolk4433 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been using that hack to mark my highs. The alarms just mark the original high point, but not the highest point.

@tracycayler8239 Год назад

Hi Tom! Boy, am I glad I found you on RU-vid! Although I'm a T2D, I find your videos very informative. I am new to basal insulin and the Libre 3. I honestly, love the Libre 3 so far. I really like the ability to see my BG without having to scan! I wear it in a spot where it is easily visible to anyone. I do get lots of questions when I'm out and about. But I don't mind answering them and helping to educate the public on the daily life of a long-time T2D. Again, thank you for sharing your experiences.

@tricialandis1546 Год назад

Great video! I’ve been using Libre 3 since it was available in the US. Phone only, but I’m happy to lose one piece of equipment. Failure rate has been low for me, only one failed immediately and 2 died 3-4 days early. No issue with them falling off. The sensor is behind blood measure, that’s difference between skin and blood, but I’ve been happy with accuracy. Any high needing more than 2 units I do finger check, mostly. I really love this sensor, can’t wait for pump integration here. I set the high alarm to 180 so I can be on top of wrongly assessed insulin need, I’m surprised at how much I like that feature. This is a great channel, thanks so much for the work you put into it.

@dalesupertramp9234 Год назад

How accurate do you find the fs3 is compared to your finger stick?

@mericummings7817 5 месяцев назад

⁠⁠@@dalesupertramp9234I think he said the 3 is about the same as model 2, about 92% accurate, so it could be off by + or - 8%.

@DavideMarzola431 7 дней назад

I don't know about other countries (I live in Italy), but I use normally libre 2 sensor with my old (black) version 1 dedicated reader !!! And them works fine together..... I really hope to continue using my old reader with the Libre3 sensors. I have always used both the dedicated reader and the smartphone App to have greater flexibility of use, and I would like to continue like this because at certain times having to carry my smartphone around with me is definitely inconvenient, because it is more cumbersome and delicate (and expensive) in the event of accidents....

@SLGreen-tf3pi Год назад

I recently switched to Libre 3. I love that it lasts 14 days and I really appreciate the discreet size, but the alarms are terrible. The app says I can customize the alarm tone, but that function doesn't actually work. The default tone is a very loud, shrill alarm that is completely inappropriate for so many circumstances in life; there's no way you could use it in any professional setting or anywhere else quiet like a restaurant or church. At least you can turn off most alarms, though, but not the urgent low alarm. Diabetics obviously need those alarms, but why not offer quieter tones or even a vibrate option?? Most of my urgent low alarms turn out to be false readings anyway as the Libre 3 sometimes runs 15-20 mgs lower than my actual sugar. The only thing you can do to avoid the shrill alarm is to turn off Bluetooth which renders the Libre temporarily useless and defeats the purpose of wearing it. Also, the logbook on the 3 app doesn't log your readings like with the Libre 2. Why in the world would a company make some features worse on the newer product??

@billjones642 Год назад

the first thing i did with libre 2 was turn off its alarms (which as well as being annoying significantly shortened the battery life of the reader). a shame libre 3 doesn't have the option to.

@redsky3696 Год назад

Wow, thank you for the product review. Now I know which one to buy

@AlexKid98765 Год назад

I totally agree, 2 nights on Libre 3 and 2 nights of low sugars alarms, had to turn them off to get some sleep..but love the auto updated display, just wish I could customize the alarm for different levels. After all, my body may be different from others.

@GaryWayne97317 Год назад

I have libre 3 and have had no problem turning off the alarm.

@stormsurge6765 10 месяцев назад

@@billjones642dont bother returning it if it fails then. They will.see you turned off the.alarm and it will be customer fault for any issues that arise during that wear time

@melissabailey6897 Год назад

My insurance will not cover any Libre sensor because I am not on insulin. I have been paying out of pocket ($75/two sensors/month) and it has been super helpful to understand how my body reacts to different foods, meds, and activities. I really wish it was covered because I'm not sure how many months I'll be able to afford them.

@beckiebasso7966 Месяц назад

Where are you getting them for that price? My pharmacy wants $155 for 2 sensors. Insurance won’t cover mine either

@johnmcrae3221 7 месяцев назад

Hi Tom. First, I agree with you on your comments about alert sounds becoming annoying. I am a light sleeper, and followed the manual's guidance on setting the phone for low sound or vibration. So far this works fine if I remember at bedtime each night to turn the phone volume down to be barely on at all. Things are less annoying by far. Just a note of useful advice for any CGM user: Take the time and effort to learn just how carbs are absorbed into your body and just how insulin is absorbed and functions right down to a timeline. Everybody is different at least some. If one knows that well, then the Libre 3 is a real gem! As always, Tom, you did a great video once again! Many kind thanks! John

@sabrinatart85 Год назад

I have tried the 2 and 3 , I like the log it keeps with the 2 so I can keep track. I do like that the 3 is automatic no scanning and I love that , the log book is different. the 3 will save a log book if you leave a note at the time so say put before meal or after . Meds . it will then save it in the log book with that the 2 and 3 are mostly the same. I have started leaving the log note just to keep it stored on the 3 .

@grahambartram7944 11 месяцев назад

I'm confused about the difference between 2 and 3. I've just started using the FL2 and it's a game changer, but I don't have to scan my sensor except when I first install it - otherwise all the readings are automatically transferred to my iPhone in real time. I can also set the alarms to be silent at night (a period defined by me) so that I don't get bothered at night (I worked this out after being woken ups the first night). So is FL2 seems to have many of the features you described as new to FL3 (I'm in the UK) so the only differences that I spotted where the size and the simpler application method. Also we don't seem to get alcohol wipes with our sensors. Thanks for the informative video.

@MrSoulMonk 11 месяцев назад

Superb compilation. Thank for the excellent review. As a new CGM user, this information is invaluable.

@johnwiegand2049 Год назад

The reason that Freestyle Libre 1 has 14 days on the box is because the ORIGINAL Freestyle Libre, ( the one that I started with) was a 10 day sensor. Those extra 4 days made a big difference. 2 sensors a month instead of 3. I still use FL-1. I tried FL-2, but I kept getting false alarms--so many that I turned them OFF. So now I use FL-1 again. Keep up the good work!

@stavrosstetos9981 9 месяцев назад

How many sensors has the box inside ?

@GalaxyRhythm Год назад

We only have Libre 1 in Malaysia. Looking forward to seeing Libre 2 and 3 here 😊

@Dan23_7 Год назад

Gosh, I thought Britain was slow with the technology 😂 I went on L2 just in January.

@husqami 9 месяцев назад

The 2 is in Singapore so can grab one if you pop over the border

@ck85x65 8 месяцев назад

Libre 3 is currenly not available in Canada/US, awaiting certification. Using Libre 2 for two years now, and am very pleased. For myself, the possible value of the alarms is negated by volume when they occur. Setup allows setting audible and haptic alarms, but I do not wear my phone in bed, when the alarms go off they are loud enough (despite my volume settings) to disturb other members of my family. I do not recharge my phone beside me, instead in another room (due to unwanted messages and phoncalls), so the net advanage of alarms is nil. Other than that, I rely on my Libre to manage my T2 diabetese, and reference my phone data many times during the day for control. I also appreciate that Abbott encludes alcohol wipes for application, and hope that will continue with the Libre 3 in Canada.

@ChristopherDee-e7i 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your vid. I wish I’d found it earlier as I’ve just shelled out megabucks for a Samsung phone on Abbott’s compatible phone list, to replace my Oppo. The reason? false lows during the evening. The local supplier wasn’t interested in blaming the sensor as I didn’t have a compatible phone. So I was peeved to discover from your video that the Libre sensors can give false low alarms! That aside though, I use a Libre 2, which has only recently become available in my country, and yes, as other posters have commented, it updates to the phone automatically without any scanning required. Despite the false low problem, the Libre 2 is a game changer for me. I’m a type 1 with a tendency to hypoglycemia. I have had a few comas over the years that wouldn’t have happened if the Libre CGM had been available. During one episode I broke my back. The low glucose alarm is a literal life saver for me, despite the false alarms! So, I will put up with the shortcomings, love my new phone, and hope that our government will one day fund the device!

@BoJack25Cc 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the comparisons!! I do love the sensor as I have gained control of my numbers and I eat better making healthier choices. I have Sensor 2 and I love it now that I’ve seen the differences. I do turn my phone off once a week but my numbers are saved. When I 1st started on FSL2 the critical alarms were unnerving but once I pricked my finger per my dr. suggestion I was able to turn my alarms off for a couple of hours specifically in the wee hours and feel comfortable doing so.

@johnmcrae3221 Год назад

Tom!! Superb video!! I am just waiting on Medicare to approve the 3. Now that the FDA has approved the 3 and its reader, Medicare should a]rove it. Hopefully soon. My only issue with the phone app is that in Android, there was no alarm vibration. There is in the iOS version. I understand that Abbott plans for this to be included in the app for the 3, but I do not know if they are working on it now. Finally, I am sure you recall that the first libre sensor would last 10 days. I was told that when the 14 day version came out, Abbott wanted to work out exchanging those for the 10's. Because the 2 were on the market at the same time during the transition, they avoided calling either the libre 1. Can't wait until I can get the 3!!! Many thanks again!! John

@johnmcrae3221 Год назад

By "the 2" above, I was referring to both the 10-day and the 14-day. And the weirdly spelled word was to be "approve".

@johnnyr8603 9 месяцев назад

As stated each sensor has its pros and cons. My endocrinologist just switched me from the freestyle libre 2 to the 3. I like that the 3 is smaller. I also like that the 3 is always monitoring your numbers so you don’t have to scan yourself. With the 2, I was always having a problem where the scan didn’t take and it would ask me to try again or sometimes it would give me an error message and ask me to wait 10 minutes. The 3 does not have a reader available in the US. With the 2, I always used the reader because I don’t have access to my phone at all times. I know at work the cell signal is terrible so a reader comes in handy. I guess in the meantime the phone app will do. I don’t like the fact that the app has to be running in the background at all times. If I close the app, my phone starts beeping asking me to open the app again. As stated in the video this is going to drain your phone battery much faster. Thank you for sharing it’s my first day using the freestyle 3 sensor so I shall see how it goes!

@parryan1800 9 месяцев назад

My doctor put in a prescription for a number three reader and I got it. I live in Michigan. I haven’t started using the threes yet as I still had 2-14 day sensors left to use up.

@VETUSAF1 Год назад

Enjoyed the video. Just started the freestyle 3 was using the #1 for several years. The main thing I have noticed about the #3 is the reading is about 20 units higher than blood stick. My freestyle #1 was usually with in 3 or 4 units. I also started following you.

@dwightl5863 Год назад

I see comments of people hating the alarms. It is the alarms that can save you especially if you are going low so I'm thankful for the alarms. As it were I do not like the alarms AFTER I have taken carbs or additional insulin whatever the case may be.

@Samcro2206 Год назад

Been on Libre 2 without fUlt for about a year now, but recently getting sensors failing early, highly inaccurate readings and yesterday had two fail on application, one with cannula sticking out of back of sensor! Wish abbot would take better care with these situations, and allow ALL type 1 diabetics to use the Libre 3 for all its benefits, and not just people on pumps

@PeterMagellan 5 месяцев назад

Very thorough and clear

@joycebarrass2061 Год назад

Thanks so much, Tom! Love your helpfulness and humour. You are the best of the best!

@mrgee4030 10 месяцев назад

I live in the US and use Libre 2. Medicare covers it 100%. I also use the Skin Tac Wipes to keep the sensor on, especially since I go to a swimming pool a few times a week.

@ceramicatdesigns7844 5 месяцев назад

Medicare paid for my Libre 3 system without a problem. I love it!

@doubledutch3439 10 дней назад

In Europe the maximum distance between FSL3 sensor and app is only 6 meters (instead of 33 ft in the US). You will lose connection if it is anymore. That also means you can't do sports or anything without losing data. That insertion site is not approved for the FSL, it is for other sensors, which function a lot better than the inferior FSL.

@sabina1794 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this great overview, it helped me a lot to make a decision which is perfect for me. 👍😊

@ricardomateo5692 10 месяцев назад

Well done, your good in explaining this CGM

@moisheh101 11 месяцев назад

In Canada the libre2 is onstantly reading your BG. You do not have to scan. But you need t0 scan every 8 hours to load the data

@P46345 Год назад

I'm in the U.S. and Medicare has very recently approved the Freestyle Libre 3, I should be getting mine in October, I'm currently on the waiting list. I've been using the Freestyle Libre 14 day since 2018 and it changed my life, but this version has been discontinued I'm told.

@patricebleau9141 Год назад

Thank-you Tom for all the information provided. Waiting for the Libre3 approval here in Canada.

@jamescarter8941 Год назад

Another great video Tom comparing all the versions! I do find that Libre is lacking in the app I can have on my Fit Bit. Would it not be amazing with the Libre 3 that when I want to see my results, I just have to look at my Fit Bit?

@jc10907Sealy Год назад

Great detailed advice I have the 2, looking forward to getting the 3.

@PhilT993 Год назад

Excellent information and comparison. Thank you!

@pfilbertfleaglemus1852 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your work. I preferred Freestyle Libre 3 over 2, but a stupid government technicality prevents me from using version 3. The technicality is that v. 3 is not covered by U. S. Medicare insurance, because there is no reader that works with it. The v. 3 sensor requires the user to have a smart phone. As a result, I’ve chosen to use Dexcom 3 for now.

@pfilbertfleaglemus1852 9 месяцев назад

Sorry, I meant Dexcom G7.

@Big_DNY 6 месяцев назад

Just got my Libre - thank you for the video.

@sumitagg1 Год назад

I’ve had to get 2 Libre 3 sensors replaced because of a 40% error rate. Even when it works, the sensor really is good for 10 days

@LucretiaPearl Год назад

I'm so excited for the Libre 3 reader to be available for the US! The Libre 2 has been very helpful for me to keep myself in a better range & the Libre system has an adhesive I'm not allergic to. And since trying SkinGrip, I much agree, I love it for my sensor! I get the slightly longer version that fits over the Libre 2 so I can get my green ones (my favorite color, Lol). I have had much less accidental tearing it off when bumping doors & reaching in laundry machines.

@elsarose7558 Год назад

Totally agree!

@DisillusionedAcronym Год назад

so 2 is available in US and 3 is not yet?

@LucretiaPearl Год назад

@DisillusionedAcronym 3 is somewhat available from my understanding, but some insurances don't yet cover it & the separate reader/meter isn't yet available for the US. If you like to scan with a phone app, that should be fine, but for me, I can't have my phone in my work room for privacy reasons (I'm a massage therapist), so I'd like the separate reader/meter.

@DisillusionedAcronym Год назад

@@LucretiaPearl oh! that's good to hear. thank you very much! i will have my mother check with her doctor about availability and cost. thanks again!

@raymondaskew5334 11 месяцев назад

Tom. You may need to-update this video. My libre 2 has had a recent software update and has all the features you describe for L3 plus touch screen audibles for poor sighted peeps. ....Thanks for all you highly educational videos

@Dyslexic.D0ry 6 месяцев назад

I recently got the L3 after having the the previous version two years before but I stopped since it was expensive, $140 later after a doctors appointment and the first lost signal although it was still attached. I called the company blah blah and got a replacement sent now I used my second one that my mother payed what I think was a copay or smth at the pharmacy tonight and guess what? it has lost signal and this time it gave me a notification saying my sensors isn’t working. The sensor that’s supposed to work for 2 weeks didn’t last past 2 hours and now I have no way of testing my sugar since I’ve run out of test strips and the battery in my meter has died but watching this video I seem to have done nothing wrong🙃

@DanieleIzzo-t4f 8 месяцев назад

best description ever. Bravo

@vincentcleaver1925 Месяц назад

We had trouble opening the applicator tonight, after the sensor fell off a few days early. It was very tight or there is a seal that needs to be broken, because it took a lot of force and I thought I had broken something It fell off my mom's arm and we put it back on, it adhered but used a large bandaid, like the patch you used to help cover the sensor, waiting to see if the sensor doesn't actually work

@leboonleboon1638 Год назад

My wife and I got our new machines today. Thanks to you thank you for your recommendations and I took a month and a half for the insurance company to to approve love it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ener5160 Месяц назад

me lo puse por primera vez hace un par de dias y sin duda es muy bueno (uso el free style libre)...lo compré pensando en que hacía el monitoreo contínuo pero no esta versión no.

@karendyring1134 Год назад

Freestyle libre 2 has been updated in Australia to do everything that 3 does .yay no more scanning 😊

@TheBluemanBenny Год назад

Thanks for all the great information! Looking forward for the Libre 3 to be available in Canada!

@txdba 10 месяцев назад

Libre 2 was a game-changer for me. My A1C nosedived.

@laurafragoso7443 Год назад

Libre 3 is great for kids My daughter is using it

@I_am_a_melon1992 Год назад

PS: KT Tape works great too especially when on a budget!

@LeeWood-v9m Год назад

Very nicely done. Really appreciate the review.

@ericmontoya960 Год назад

I recently switched from the dexcom 6 back to the Libre 2 for the reason the Libre last longer but I was wondering if I should get the Libre 3 and you helped confirm that thank you brother I love watching your channel and videos

@Curiousmo Год назад

Thanks for this info! My 13 y/o son will be getting his libre 3 tomorrow!

@defiik 11 месяцев назад

I don't know about other countries, but recently the libre 2 got an software update that makes it way more similar to libre 3, meaning you also dont have to scan it to get blood glucose information. This is only for the phone app.

@mochure 4 месяца назад

I am using Libre 2 and it also constantly sends information to my phone every minute as well as alarm me of any hypo or hyper events without the need to scan past the initial scan. I do not know why in this video it is stated that it doesn't but it might be regional versions. Check regional versions around you as it seems the model name doesn't directly translate to features

@AllanPhillips Год назад

Very helpful and informative - thanks!

@bibleboys3560 Месяц назад

I have learned a lot from your videos

@karenmurphy6408 Год назад

The UK has just got an update for libre 2 to be real time cgm. This is a fantastic update but I don’t know much about it if you could maybe do a video on this? Wondering how it works. I’m self funding so I only use the sensor’s every now and again. Can’t wait for libre 3 to be available the size is definitely better.

@timwauson4084 Год назад

Thank you for the info. It was very informative.

@arohawaima9334 8 месяцев назад

I'm in Australia and new to being a type1 diabetic and was given the libre 2 sensor but no reader just the phone.

@markalexander3659 9 месяцев назад

I didn't get a choice, I was just given the Libre 2, but then I live in a country where all this stuff is free, so can't complain

@truecrimson1 Год назад

Been using the libre, and libre 2 for several years, and watching your videos. Just got the 3 last night. My 1 complaint is that the app has to be open instead of running in the background. Accidently closing the app means no data is captured because the device itself doesn’t appear to store any readings.

@theresamelvin60 Год назад

Very informative vlog libre 1 is being fazed out gradually I wasn't aware there was a reader with the libre 3 readings on the libre 3 have to be put in manually unless it goes high or low

@kevwright2002 6 месяцев назад

These videos are great and all, but really need an update to take into account that Libre 2 now automatically sends data without having to scan now.

@simoneking6724 Год назад

Thanks for this informative vid, great delivery and so easy to understand the differences when considering the best Libre. I use Libre 2 after being upgraded, from Libre 1, by my hospital (I didn’t even ask for it 😁) So maybe I’ll get lucky with an automatic upgrade to Libre 3 🤣🤞🏾

@michaelsmyth9464 Год назад

You can simply ask your doctor for it. That is all I have ever had to do with any style reader I used.

@leventerenbuyukbas Год назад

You are really helpful thank you for your videos!

@jamesparkinson72 11 месяцев назад

Very Helpful & thank you.

@jeanettealtreche5168 7 месяцев назад

Thank you good job and explaining I Pic libre 3

@jeanettealtreche5168 7 месяцев назад

Does my phone need to b compatible or is it automatically sends my readings

@carriewittbrodt5072 Год назад

Have Libra 2. The alarm always go off showing high glucose. It will be 20 to 30 points higher than when i fingure stick check it. Notified Abbott, and they sent a new sensor, but not a reader. I think the problem is the reader. Does this 90% of the time. So im still doing the finger sticks.

@starpartyguy5605 Год назад

Just started Libre 3. Had problems with first 2 sensors. The filament bent. Abbott is sending 2 new ones. The third one worked. I’m putting the sensor on the inside of my arm, in between the tricep and bicep. I sleep on my side. Didn’t put an over patch on but I have them. I’m type 2.

@barbaravadas4140 Год назад

Hate alarms. Yours startled the daylights out of me. Thanks for that uggg

@shahrokhseyedi2050 4 месяца назад

Very good analysis, thanks a lot. My Questions please: how long work one sensor? 14 days as FSL1 or longer or shorter. Is it possible to reduce the scan interval of FSL3, e.g. every 3 mintes? Thanks in advance and my best regards Shahrokh

@sandorhegedus2554 Год назад

Thanks for this content!

@TypeOneTalks 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@shanemuhammad9019 3 месяца назад

To get the phone to connect to the sensor can be a absolutely nightmare

@rg5806 4 месяца назад

Both Libre 2 & 3 are available in India.Really good.

@adb888 Год назад

I'm actually upgrading from the Libre 2 to the Libre 3 via the VA. I will note that initially I didn't have a lot of confidence in the Libre 2, and at some point got a weird batch that would come off easily or unexpectedly die, but for the last 7-9 months I haven't had any issues. No need to use SkinGrip or any other adhesives, no sudden death sensors, etc. I hope with this newer one, there are no kinks to get past. I also hope it is more accurate, as I've noticed that the Libre 2 gets less accurate as you hit the extremes of highs or lows. I have had alarm fatigue on occasion, usually due to low blood sugars. It got to the point where I disabled the normal one and left only the urgent ones on - I think you can't turn off the urgent ones (not going to check lol).

@stephenwright1707 Год назад

My VA doesn't yet carry the Libre 3 yet. I am in South Carolina.

@andreaserra365 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for this video! Actually my wife is using Libre 2. She has an Android mobile with Libre app, and I have installed on my Android mobile the LibreLink app to receive values on my app as well. My question is... how to get values / alarms on our galaxy smartwatches? Thanks in advance!

@robertguest1832 9 месяцев назад

Hi , I'm in the UK and have been using Libre 2 since August. I find your videos informative and appreciate the effort you put into them . I dont know if something has changed or been updated in the app since you posted this video but my libre 2 sensor only needs scanning once and then sends readings every minute to my phone, if I go out of range of the sensor it will automatically re connect within one minute once I am back in range .

@ludekspurny5553 8 месяцев назад

Yes it is strange. My wife is a user of Libre 2 and she says extactly the same. But this guy as well as “Diabetes daily digest” say you need to do scanning. I am perplexed. Have been there any changes? Or difference among countries?

@evelynjepson5955 6 месяцев назад

I take the Libre 2 because at 68 years OHIP gives it free....which really is neat. and I don't care what people think,

@patobez3901 2 месяца назад

In Canada the libre 2 I use also shows continuous readings. Just have to scan it every 8 hours to save he data I presume. Its like a libre 2.5 ha ha

@Brison2024 3 месяца назад

What I wish is that we would know before choosing between the two Libra three and Libra two that if your iPhone has been updated Libra three will not work according to Abbott on May 17, 2024. They sent a replacement but I don’t know when Abbott’s technology will catch up with Apple and the expiration date on the replacement is October. I hope I can use it before then. If this information was known it would save a lot of time and frustration.

@kathymoorehouse3682 11 месяцев назад

The Libre 3 is less painful for me. I always felt the Libre 2, especially at night.

@Redman147 10 месяцев назад

I've been using the Libre 14 day (which apparently was discontinued 2 years ago) and my readings are all over the place. And because my insurance decided to do a 90 day supply I can't switch them out and I'm out of pocket 250 bucks. I've had readings within the 15-20% range, but recently, with only 7 days in out of 14, I've had readings so far off from finger stick readings I just pulled it out. This is the 3rd sensor I've had issues with and I can't get a refund or switch them out. I'm not a diabetic, but my Dr recommended I start watching my blood sugar levels because of hyperinsulinemia and through blood tests it showed my blood sugar levels to be constantly very low. I just don't know what to do now as I use my fingers for my job constantly and having sore fingertips makes things very uncomfortable.

@hsargent 10 месяцев назад

I have used the Libre 2 and 3. I have hypoglycemia and my insurance does not cover. Something I have experienced, Libre 2 and 3 app require tmy phone to be near and I must take my phone to bed to no get alarms of being out of range. I had problems with getting the libre 2 App to sense the device. My Galaxy NFC was sensitive to the location I held the phone. I believe the needle on the Libre 3 is slightly longer. My impression is Libre 3 is much more accurate. I have also noticed the libre 3 phone app does not allow you to enter finger stick data. This has not been a problem but I did like the record comparison on the Libre 2 App. Libre 2 quite often gave me a 10 minute delay when I needed it most. I have received a pause with the Libre 3 but not often and not for 10 minutes. The Libre 2 and 3 are the same price for me at CVS. With their discounts, $238 for 84 days....6 sensors.

@scottkralph Год назад

I have had about 20% of my libre 2 sensors read consistently very low (3.8) soon after installing it and it stays that way. In frustration I have given them a large whack a few times. I'm not sure if this gets the interstitial fluid moving or removes an air bubble, but it seems to do the trick. Anyone else have this happen?

@curlison84 Год назад

I love my Libre 2

@polymath5562 Год назад

In the UK, Abbott currently offers a 14-day free trial of the Libre 2 sensor - and after it was over they didn't ask me how it went, or anything like that. Unusual...

@Dan23_7 Год назад

Are you in the uk ? I am. The NHS supply them.

@franceswatts4001 9 месяцев назад

@@Dan23_7only to Type 1s or Type 2s injecting insulin. The rest of us Type 2s have to self fund, same with test strips and meters.

@786IJTheresOnly1Creator. 10 месяцев назад

Thanx for the I for the Info I hate diebetes and all illnesses!!!

@jawlig Год назад

I've always had issues using libre on the arms. It created fake lows caused by pressure during sleep, would catch on things more and cause scarring. I've since been using libre on my thighs and it works just as accurately without the issues mentioned. But apparently this type of use isn't approved by Abbott and won't be covered in the case of sensor malfunction. Strange, as I've never had issues using on thighs.

@mandybrooks442 11 месяцев назад

Where do you place it on your thighs?

@jawlig 11 месяцев назад

@@mandybrooks442 upper mid. Think of the area your phone sits in when its in your pocket

@samstimpson321 9 месяцев назад

The Alarms are annoying, I wish there was a snooze feature as insulin takes a good two + hours to make a bg change for me, in the meantime the alarms keep going off and I end up turning it off permanently.