Getting started with FreeStyle Libre or looking for practical tips how to get the most out of your Libre sensors? I share my favourite tips and hacks I’ve learned while using both first and second generation of Freestyle Libre sensor (aka FreeStyle Libre 2) for over 3 years. Timestamps 1:52 How to insert FreeStyle Libre sensor 4:40 How to scan FreeStyle Libre sensor and get blood glucose readings 5:50 FreeStyle Libre mistakes to avoid 8:24 How to keep FreeStyle Libre sensor on for 14 days 11:45 How to remove FreeStyle Libre sensor 15:35 How to improve FreeStyle Libre sensor accuracy 19:21 Alternative sites for FreeStyle Libre sensor placement Discount affiliate links to things I use with my FreeStyle Libre: Miao Miao 2 ($10 discount) - miaomiao.refr.cc/typeonetalks The Skin Grip patches (10% discount) theskingrip.com?ref:typeonetalks Watch next: More FreeStyle Libre Tips and Hacks www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0LI0KFBcR1qMSsNuTViNT4rteucuXipn Videos about each alternative site for FreeStyle Libre which I tested www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0LI0KFBcR1osGb-f7g_94EGiLVAOv2-y More about FreeStyle Libre 2 www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0LI0KFBcR1ojB3xUunxBe1kLhRQwx41d Subscribe to my channel by clicking on this link: ?sub_confirmation=1 You can support my channel here and contribute to high quality free content by a small donation of your choice paypal.me/typeonetalks Mobile phones supported by FreeStyle Libre: www.freestyle.abbott/ie/en/librelink/compatibility-guide.html What I use to make my FreeStyle Libre sensor stick: Skin Tac adhesive wipes - amzn.to/2xw7Agh Simpatch pre-cut adhesive patch - amzn.to/2R0r0AW What I use to remove my Libre sensor: Luquid coconut oil - amzn.to/2RYqHH6 Baby oil - amzn.to/3arMVIa 3rd party apps discussed in the video: xDrip+ github.com/NightscoutFoundation/xDrip Tomato tomato.cool/ Glimp play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ct.glicemia&hl=en FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions if you need to claim a replacement sensor (UK version): www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libre/sales-terms-and-conditions.html Other versions of FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions can be found here: www.diabetescare.abbott/worldwide-locations.html Thank you very much for watching! Please, share this video with anyone who might be benefiting from this FreeStyle Libre tutorial. I regularly release videos covering type 1 diabetes topics. Let me know if you have any questions or topics you would like me to cover. I really appreciate your input! Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Abbott, the manufacturer of Freestyle Libre sensors. I am not a medical professional and my videos are not medical advice. Please consult your medical professional regarding your diabetes treatment. Sources used for this video: Clinical study regarding accuracy of alternative sites discussed in the video www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29381253 FreeStyle Libre Webinar for FreeStyle Libre users held on May 21, 2020 Richard Searley's video about glucose meters' accuracy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8mPZurH1rA Full Abbott’s video which extract was played in my video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5jRZnF7Mbg Michelle Lord's video about application of FreeStyle Libre: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqjfDDRMpU Nerdabetic's video about accuracy of measuring glucose: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0cz5Pm8YmE Music credits: Sunbathers by Scandinavianz soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/_Sunbathers Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/LmagcNJ0Y98 #typeonetalks

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