Category: Freestyle Libre
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How I’ve improved my time in target
Since getting the freestyle libre, I improved my time in range from being only 50-70% to now being 87% !! Note that I am using a time in target range of 80-180 which is not the default. However, for me, I felt it was a good goal. You can change your time in target range…
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Travel to Mexico with Insulin, Freestyle Libre
This blog post is a report about a recent trip I took to Mexico. I had a lot of fears about traveling internationally with insulin and my diabetic supplies. Fears about going through airport security (TSA), concerns about customs, fears about what if I get stuck in that country longer than expected… Travel anxiety is…
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Preventing CGM Induced Anxiety
Anxiety is a common experience for many of us with diabetes. The feeling of anxiety can be a symptom of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). But we can also get anxiety because we are anxious about things in our lives — for example, being anxious about diabetes! This article is about anxiety that may be related…
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What I’ve learned from using the Freestyle Libre CGM over the last two months
I just refilled my Freestyle Libre 14 day sensor. It costs me about $74.99/month (see more about cost). I’m amazed with the technology. (I’ve previously written my first thoughts on the Freestyle Libre 14 day System.) It is pain free and shows me a graph of my glucose level. Compared to blood glucose tests, this…
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Freestyle Libre 14 Day System Review – First Week thoughts!!
Preface: This is my second post on the Freestyle Libre 14 day system. My first post was about the cost of the Freestyle Libre system and sensor. Have you ever bought something and wished you had bought it sooner? That’s how I felt with this… Knowledge is power and this gives me so much knowledge!…
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Buying a Freestyle Libre – What is the Freestyle Libre 14 Day System and Sensor Cost?
Quick answer: On Aug 7, 2019, my local Costco quoted me the cash price of $80.75 for the Reader (a one time cost), and $139.84 for 2 sensors (each 14 day sensor is $69.92) This is the cash price (no insurance). I ended up paying a copay of $74.99 for the 2 sensors and $64.99…