# Dexcom vs Freestyle Libre accuracy **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Tags:** dexcom, freestyle-libre\ **Created:** [October 7, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-vs-freestyle-libre-accuracy/2288 "2017-10-07T14:44:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![MaryPat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/marypat/32/985_2.png) [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-vs-freestyle-libre-accuracy/2288/2 "2017-10-07T14:51:13Z")
A note on Glimp: I have now read comments by several users that say that they get better accuracy with Glimp compared to the original Libre app. Do be careful that Glimp may brick your sensor in some specific Android phones (the devs are listing some affected models): > [@How to use the Freestyle Libre anywhere, without a reader](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-the-freestyle-libre-anywhere-without-a-reader/2120): > > I am really interested in the Freestyle Libre, which is not available yet in the US. I have looked into what it would take to use it. Many forum threads discuss it, so finding info is easy. Finding good info is harder. Some things I figured out: You can mix and match readers and sensors from any country. Readers are locked into mg/dl or mmol/L, so, if you decide to purchase a reader, it is best to purchase one in a country which uses the unit you use. It is possible to use the FreeStyle… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-vs-freestyle-libre-accuracy/2288)._