Greetings all ; not posted for a while, so please forgive asking a question that has likely already been asked. Do members recommend upgrading from the Libre 2 to 3? What are the pros and cons? The main one i’m aware of is the 1’ vs 5’ updates, which i think i would find very useful (as well as the smaller size).
I often find myself looking at the ‘Show Libre Trend’ function, showing the minute-by-minute history for the last 45mins, to establish a trend-change, ahead of time.
Is there a reason this function is hidden in a menu, and isn’t out in front on the main page? I guess there must be, but it isn’t clear to me.
Are there any compatibility challenges i should be aware of with Libre3 and xDrip on a Samsung Galaxy (22, overdue am upgrade to 24) ?
@john_coburg Sorry but there doesn’t seem to be many Libre users here. Perhaps checking another site like facebook may be in your best interest to find out what you need. Sorry no other advise from me. I use Defcon7 err I mean Dexcom.
Libre 3 has been great for me, way smaller sensor, and seems to have better Bluetooth range. I’ve not lost a sensor yet due to door frames, etc, in about 2 years usage.
Failure rate is maybe 20%, but they’re good at replacing those.
I don’t use the factory app, since I don’t care for it. Different apps exist for Android, but not every user wants to do that.
@mike_g … what app are you using with your Libre3 ?
I don’t like the “factory App”. I had been using Xdrip with Dexcom for several years. Just moved to Libre3. Like the smaller sensor, but don’t like the default app.
Thanks.
I use Juggluco with my Pixel 3a. I’ve used it for about 3 years, and it’s been great. It will stand alone as a very good app, collecting signals every minute. I take it one step farther, sending data to xdrip+.
Here’s the general process: 1) start sensor with factory app, wait an hour for it to start up. 2) force close the factory app 3) NFC scan the sensor with Juggluco to take over the sensor 4) juggluco starts picking up data. 5) Juggluco sends data to xdrip.
The workflow needs updating…I omit steps 8 and 9 now.
The workflow covers some of the basics. Juggluco has good help documentation on their website, and the author, Jaap, is very responsive by email for questions.
BTW: juggluco must be side loaded from his website. It used to be on the Play store, until Abbott complained to Google and got it pulled down, and had their attorney send Jaap a letter…Boo Abbott !
