# Free Style Libre Accuracy Readings
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153
**Category:** Type 1 & LADA
**Created:** [August 20, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153 "2020-08-20T15:51:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)
#### Post date: [September 1, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/21 "2020-09-01T23:00:08Z")
I tried both the 7 day and the 10 day (when it came out) FS Libre. In my limited experience with it, I found them to be wildly off with +50 point swings and definitely had a hard time keeping up with my sugars at the time. In fairness I had wild swings up and down at the time which I was finally able to mitigate with the Dexcom and XDrip (alarms do actually help sometimes). Hydration can be an issue, and normally I would assume that was the problem with the FS Libre, but I am no more hydrated on the Dexcom and I don’t get those crazy swings. I would be very gun shy about bolusing from a FS Libre reading, and I very much value the alarms as annoying as they are.
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### Author:  [@greekostas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/greekostas)
#### Post date: [September 3, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/22 "2020-09-03T12:01:03Z")
Hi! By using a smartphone or a smartwatch with the app Xdrip+ and miaomiao transmitter you can easily calibrate the sensor and also have warnings all day long.
I am using it 2 years now fully satisfied!!
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### Author:  [@SFLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFLADA)
#### Post date: [September 10, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/23 "2020-09-10T20:25:53Z")
Ahhh Okayyy… I have been using 14 day Libre sensors for about a year. My Diabetes Educator wanted me on Dexcom CGM as she feels it is more accurate and likes the alarm system, but it is silly expensive even with insurance. I have enjoyed the convenience of the Libre sensor but recently realized I was probably relying on it more then I should. I’ve taken a break for about a month and gone back to finger sticking. (It’s actually been nice to be able to wash my arms without being careful with the sensor!) I feel this break has reminded me the importance of finger sticking and when I go back to using the sensors I’ll be a better “pricker”.
In my experience with the 14 day Libre system I too have noticed sleeping on them can give odd numbers for a bit as well. My last A1c was slightly higher; 6.2 from 6.1 which I’m sure isn’t a big difference but I thought I was going to be more like 5.9 due to my readings.
I live in lovely but hot/humid weather and am very active, hiking and swimming. I have had them fall off prematurely, and one stopped working, but Abbott has always sent me replacements. I’ve found their customer service to be helpful. I’ve tried using the patches over the sensor but they kind of bug me.
The last couple of sensors I’ve removed left a bump where the needle thing went into my skin. They are gone now so I’m thinking it’s just temporary irritation.
I didn’t get the up/down arrows often - even when I thought I should. When I did, I found them to be pretty accurate.
Overall I really like using the system and I plan to go back to it soon. I agree with you daisymae that it’s a good idea to always finger stick before a bolus decision and I will definitely check my blood more often to verify the numbers.
Cheers
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### Author:  [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/24 "2020-09-11T13:53:43Z")
> [@SFLADA](#):
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> but it is silly expensive even with insurance.
It’s possible the Eversense might be less expensive for you with insurance.
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### Author:  [@SFLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFLADA)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/25 "2020-09-11T19:28:20Z")
I’ve never heard of that. Is it another CGM?
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### Author:  [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/26 "2020-09-11T19:36:06Z")
Yes, it’s an implanted 90 sensor with rechargeable BT transmitter. There are several threads here with user experiences. They also had a bridge program which might still be around? The Bridge program was like $99 OOP for the first 90 days plus office visit fees for implant.
> [@Trying the Eversense implanted CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-the-eversense-implanted-cgm/7127/149):
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> Well my second sensor is going to expire in the next week or so and I’m trying to clear off space on my arm for Omnipods so I figured its time to wrap up the Eversense trial. Eversense is something I would certainly use again if (a) they can get the 180 day sensor approved or (b) they re-start the discount cash buyer program for the 90-day sensors. I have binders full of numbers (Contour Next BG vs Dexcom G5 vs Eversense) which I probably won’t do anything with, but can generally be summarized w…
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### Author:  [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/27 "2020-09-11T19:54:22Z")
I tried the Eversense using their discount Bridge program. Overall I thought it was great considering the big picture of what I was looking for. It’s not for everybody, though. The cons might overwhelm the pros for many people, so read up on it before you spend money on it. The specific feature I liked was the high and low BG alerts are received by buzzing on your arm even when your phone is turned off or out of range.
Sorry to report they stopped the Bridge program a while back…not aware of any discounts for cash payers these days. The company has had success getting more insurance companies to cover it though. Best way to check if you can get it is through the Senseonics web site.
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### Author:  [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)
#### Post date: [September 11, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/28 "2020-09-11T21:00:12Z")
I just looked on the Eversense website, the Bridge program is still active, and the are implant discounts available for some
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### Author:  [@SFLADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SFLADA)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-style-libre-accuracy-readings/10153/29 "2020-09-12T20:15:01Z")
Thank you for your help. Thanks to you and FUDiabetes there are more options out there than I realized.
Cheers
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