Freestyle Libre Sensor Locations

Comparisons between the libre reading and actual bg can be substantially out during times of rapidly changing bg.

Freestyle libre sensor locations.

However the most effective place is the back of the arm. Most commercially insured patients pay between 10 and 75 per month for freestyle libre 14 day sensors. The freestyle libre sensor is applied on to the back of the upper arm with a simple disposable device called an applicator. Please contact customer service at 1 844 330 5535 so we can assist you in continuing the process.

1 it s also water resistant so you can swim shower and exercise with it on. There may be an issue with the serial number you entered. Some people have had success with placing the sensor over a compeed blister plaster or johnson johnson toughpads. You have already redeemed your evoucher for your free of charge freestyle libre 14 day reader and sensor.

I have been using the freestyle libre for some months now and i love it. When the sensor is applied a thin flexible and sterile fibre is inserted just under the skin. I have never smoked a cigarette in my life does anyone place the sensor anywhere other than their arm. The only downside for me is that i almost get some nasty rash on my arm usually starting to itch even hours after placing a new one.

I ve heard of others placing the device on their thigh and i placed my most recent sensor on my upper back area. This is not inaccuracy but more of a discrepancy between readings due to your interstitial fluid where the libre sensor gets its readings from being anywhere up to 15 minutes behind your true bg. You can place it elsewhere as someone said anywhere fatty will work. 2 points 2 years ago.

1 i know that the libre is only approved for use on the back of the arm but i don t have a lot of fat tissue in that location. I have been using the freestyle libre with great results but i have been getting a little down as so many people think that the sensor is a nicorette patch and i am giving up smoking.