# \#freestyle-libre **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/freestyle-libre/326.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Diagnosed at 19 at 470 mg/dL: twelve years of T1D from Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288)
**Author:** [@Irakli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irakli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288 "2026-09-10T08:42:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Irakli. I’m 31, from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and I read my numbers in mg/dL, so apologies in advance to the mmol/L crowd. Some background before the diabetes part. I’ve been in technolo… --- ## [Fears about my new Libre 3 Plus sensor shipment?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fears-about-my-new-libre-3-plus-sensor-shipment/15759)
**Author:** [@andrea8](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/andrea8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fears-about-my-new-libre-3-plus-sensor-shipment/15759 "2026-01-15T03:02:42Z")
I have an order of Libre 3 Plus sensors arriving today…….can I trust that they are not defective, have been screened for accuracy??? --- ## [Ask Your CDE for Free Patch Samples!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431)
**Author:** [@ErinRods](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ErinRods)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ask-your-cde-for-free-patch-samples/15431 "2025-10-23T12:51:11Z")
Hey friends! Just wanted to share a little win I had recently. I’ve been struggling with severe allergic reactions to medical adhesives, so I really didn’t want to spend money on a full pack of patches without knowing if… --- ## [HACK TO FSL2 ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420)
**Author:** [@Ar3m2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ar3m2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420 "2025-09-04T01:18:47Z")
Hello guys, As you know, FSL2 prices are constantly getting price hikes, at least in my country. I was able to extend the sensor usage after 14 days with helper apps for FSL1. However, this has been fixed for FSL2. I ha… --- ## [Freestyle recall](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-recall/14876)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-recall/14876 "2024-09-05T17:45:15Z")
Just a heads up… https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-sensor-recall-abbott-diabetes-care-inc-issues-recall-certain --- ## [Upgrade to Libre 3 from Libre 2 (using xDrip+ on Android)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774 "2024-08-31T03:27:16Z")
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 … --- ## [G7 & Libre 2 plus AID pumps approved FDA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-libre-2-plus-aid-pumps-approved-fda/14358)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-libre-2-plus-aid-pumps-approved-fda/14358 "2024-03-07T21:54:15Z")
From: Tandem t:slim X2 users in the US can now use either the Dexcom G7 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to manage their diabetes as part of their automated insulin delivery (AID) systems? So… --- ## [Tandem connectivity to G7 and Libre 2 Plus](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-connectivity-to-g7-and-libre-2-plus/14356 "2024-01-10T11:57:25Z")
--- ## [Please help! Just screwed up cake bolus - crappy math](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/please-help-just-screwed-up-cake-bolus-crappy-math/13821 "2023-12-06T21:48:56Z")
Hi everyone. I decided to be bold and even picked a 248 Gram size of Of my triple layer, key lime cake to try for breakfast this morning. I played with the number so much and combining the different temps. I received th… --- ## [Freesyle Libre 2 sensor from UK compatible with LibreLink app from Austria?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-sensor-from-uk-compatible-with-librelink-app-from-austria/14070)
**Author:** [@Flavia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Flavia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freesyle-libre-2-sensor-from-uk-compatible-with-librelink-app-from-austria/14070 "2023-08-24T02:02:22Z")
Hey everyone! I am going on vacation soon and I was wondering if I could buy some Freestyle Libre sensors from the UK, when my LibreLink app is from Austria. I have read on the UK Abbott site that this isn’t really recom… --- ## [Librelink patched having bluetooth connections with samsung galaxy s23+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016 "2023-07-31T13:07:25Z")
Hello everyone! Recently bought samsung galaxy s23+ and seems like Librelink looses connection constantly. I’M using a patched app version which is connected with xdrip+. Latter is the newest version but librelink ia no… --- ## [CGM’s direct comparison (g6 versus FSL3) - what is going on here? Please advise](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-s-direct-comparison-g6-versus-fsl3-what-is-going-on-here-please-advise/13959)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-s-direct-comparison-g6-versus-fsl3-what-is-going-on-here-please-advise/13959 "2023-07-19T15:06:38Z")
Hi, all. I am trying to learn and interested in your opinions. After lots of g6 “bad” sensors (despite multiple calibrations) and same careful application techniques, etc, I finally ended up with 3mbad ones in 3mdats (ha… --- ## [Real world comparison of Dexcom G6 , Dexcom G7, Libre3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/real-world-comparison-of-dexcom-g6-dexcom-g7-libre3/13701 "2023-05-06T02:00:57Z")
Before the Dexcom 3 and Libre 3 came out, I was switched by my provider to the Dexcom 6 from the Libre 2, cause the Libre 2 was so inaccurate for me as to be useless. The Dexcom 6 is imperfect, but works well enough to g… --- ## [A quick note on CGM comparisons: MARD not that great a measure even though best we have](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-quick-note-on-cgm-comparisons-mard-not-that-great-a-measure-even-though-best-we-have/13634 "2023-03-02T04:03:52Z")
In terms of formal comparisons between CGMs, MARD is the only numerical measure we have. But often people will note things along the line of “well that is great in the laboratory, but unfortunately I do not live in a lab… --- ## [Extending the life of your freestyle Libre sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442)
**Author:** [@Vwahlberg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Vwahlberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/extending-the-life-of-your-freestyle-libre-sensor/4442 "2023-02-16T16:01:54Z")
I just started using the freestyle Libre sensor and I do love it. The sensors last 10 days and then the Libre reader shuts it down but there is an app out there on the Play Store that is called Glimp and it will read you… --- ## [Xdrip+ signal missed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502 "2023-01-20T18:24:33Z")
Hello everyone! Yesterday I put a new sensor (FSL2) and started up by librelink. I dont rely on Librelink as I’m using patched version. Xdrip has been my go to, however I havent used it since Nov 2022. I constantly enco… --- ## [Trying to write a small Android app for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846)
**Author:** [@KJH1964](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KJH1964)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846 "2022-08-28T17:20:30Z")
Hi, I’ve got a small app I wrote some time ago that I use to help me remember what I ate and how much Fiasp worked. Historically I’ve downloaded the data from my FreeStyle meter to my PC and then emailed it to my phone … --- ## [Libre 2 App for USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177)
**Author:** [@omega2008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/omega2008)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-app-for-usa/11177 "2022-08-08T17:43:55Z")
Hello Everyone, First, sorry if this has been addressed before. I tried searching but I can’t find anything specific to what I am asking or I just don’t know how to use the search function affectively. I got the Freest… --- ## [Libre 2 bluetooth connection conflicts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284)
**Author:** [@Needle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Needle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-bluetooth-connection-conflicts/12284 "2022-03-03T14:58:25Z")
Hi guys! I use Libre 2 with my Android smartphone and I like it. Also, I often use other Bluetooth devices like chest HRM during workouts, smart trainers and others sport machines at the same time. Unfortunately, my HRM… --- ## [DIY Looping - Libre 2, Bubble, Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676)
**Author:** [@gregorgregor25](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/gregorgregor25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diy-looping-libre-2-bubble-omnipod/11676 "2022-02-25T03:42:43Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to FUdiabetes, thanks for having me. Im looking for information on DIY looping. I currently have Libre2 and I am considering a swap to the omnipod or simlar. I am wondering if there is a way to … --- ## [Freestyle Libre 10-day sensors - does the Librelink app work with those?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109)
**Author:** [@MNTexan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MNTexan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-10-day-sensors-does-the-librelink-app-work-with-those/9109 "2022-01-31T17:35:49Z")
I am just about ready to make the leap to cgm-land and doing my research. I am attempting to keep my options as open and affordable as I can whether I run it through insurance, buy with cash price, or buy internationall… --- ## [Freestyle Libre Adhesive Allergy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088)
**Author:** [@Bonni](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Bonni)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-adhesive-allergy/6088 "2022-01-28T22:34:30Z")
Has anyone had a reaction to the 14 day sensor adhesive? Did you do anything that helped? --- ## [Ridiculousness](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ridiculousness/12126)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ridiculousness/12126 "2021-12-05T03:13:18Z")
--- ## [FreeStyle Libre 1 + miaomiao 2 + xdrip issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-1-miaomiao-2-xdrip-issues/10781)
**Author:** [@harentius](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/harentius)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-1-miaomiao-2-xdrip-issues/10781 "2021-10-07T19:31:26Z")
Hello I am going desperate… Yesterday I inserted my first in my life FreeStyle Libre 1 sensor. Then I: Connected to it MiaoMiao2 Activated FreeStyle Libre 1 with eDropletNFC Installed the last version (2020 Jan 15)… --- ## [Libre reader waterproof case?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-waterproof-case/11512)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-reader-waterproof-case/11512 "2021-06-28T14:38:09Z")
I do bridge inspections for a portion of the summer at work. So the other day I was in chest waders with my libre reader in the chest pocket. The pocket is not waterproof, so I put the reader in a ziplock bag for some… --- ## [Error too much data on xdrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222)
**Author:** [@Peckernuts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Peckernuts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/error-too-much-data-on-xdrip/11222 "2021-04-13T02:49:32Z")
Im super new to this. After weeks of trying to get xdrip to connect to my miaomiao2, I finally have it connected!! I feel so close! But now Im getting a Error Too Much Data…? If I do a new version, everything goes hay… --- ## [Smartwatch for T1D kid using Libre 1 & Miao Miao 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-for-t1d-kid-using-libre-1-miao-miao-2/11010)
**Author:** [@vpap](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/vpap)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/smartwatch-for-t1d-kid-using-libre-1-miao-miao-2/11010 "2021-03-04T18:35:37Z")
Hi all! My 7yo son was T1D diagnosed 4 months ago. He is using FreeStyle Libre 1 and Miao Miao 2. I am looking for a standalone smartwatch with a sim card. The purpose is for him to have on his watch xDrip+ and for us pa… --- ## [New Libre 2 questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284)
**Author:** [@drpepper68](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/drpepper68)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-libre-2-questions/10284 "2020-12-15T14:00:27Z")
So I noticed the Libre 2 is out now, maybe it’s been awhile but I’ve been aol so my wife sent it to me. It’s a bit confusing though, does it work just like the Dexcom now? Anyone using it? It says CGM then it says you ca… --- ## [Freestyle Libre 3](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3/10297)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-3/10297 "2020-10-08T01:06:09Z")
It looks like the third generation of the Libre was just approved: Now it is an actual CGM! --- ## [Freestyle Libre: going from 10 to 14-day sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-going-from-10-to-14-day-sensors/5306)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-going-from-10-to-14-day-sensors/5306 "2020-10-01T14:48:23Z")
My haul at the pharmacy. :laughing: Side note: looking forward to using these 14 day sensors! [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/freestyle-libre/326.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=freestyle-libre)