Abbott's Freestyle Libre 2 Cont. Glucose Monitoring Sensor $15 Shipped (RRP $102) (New Customers) @ FreeStyle Libre

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SAU on 25/05/2023 - 15:11 freestylelibre.com.au (406 clicks)
Last edited 25/05/2023 - 15:38 by 2 other users

Was going to order a sensor to monitor my glucose levels and came across the $15 promo from Abbotts
Normal price is $102 with free shipping or possibly free if you are Type 1 diabetic
I have to pay a full price, so $15 is a great deal for me

T&Cs apply, but it just worked for me. They may check though if you have ordered one before, so if ordering more than 1, change the name/address/email etc =)
https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/freestylelibre2-trial-term…

Here is the link to the actual product details:
https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/freestyle-libre-2-sensor.h…

Also came across Dexcom G6 trial - https://amsldiabetesshop.com.au/products/dexcom-g6-trial-off…
Its $32.10 for 3x10 days sensors + a transmitter. Slightly cheaper, you get a full month coverage, but its a much bigger sensor

They are probably doing these "deals" as Libre 3 and G7 already selling overseas

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  beltdrive on 25/05/2023 - 15:17

  +2

  sounds like a great deal for all the people who love the krispy kreme deals

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    Kaomichael on 25/05/2023 - 15:27

    +2

    That's a bit unfair. I hate krispy kreme, never ate one in my entire life. I also don't like anything sweet or sugary. But because my diet consists of high proportion of refined carb, like white rice, noodle and bread, i got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 2 months ago (Strong family history).

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      beltdrive on 25/05/2023 - 15:32

      +3

      Apologies - you can't really do anything about the food you were brought up

      We know a lot more about the dangers of a high carb diet these days, hopefully it will be better for future generations

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  bigBoiMike on 25/05/2023 - 15:45

  +1

  Is it possible to access this if i dont have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes? [Im just wanting to monitor how my measures spike to adjust my activities to reduce my risk of Type 2 diabetes]
  Eqaully, i do not want to access this if it means those with either type 1 or 2 diabetes would go without it, so any guidance on this would be helpful too. If in doubt, i will not buy.

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    andresampras on 25/05/2023 - 15:48

    +1

    I went through a similar thought process, and decided not to sign up.

    Also not sure if signing up could somehow get diabetes status 'stuck' to my online presence.

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    Empiresearth on 25/05/2023 - 16:00

    yes you can access and check your readings, i have seen some dietitians wearing them to monitor their activity. i am thinking to get one.

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    interlocal on 25/05/2023 - 16:48

    +1

    Yes, I do not recall asking for NDSS number when I ordered it.
    Type 1s are getting those subisidised by government. Type 2s (with some exceptions) don't.
    There is no shortage of those at the moment (was the case during covid), so if you pay $15 for that, do not feel bad - noone would go without it.

    This is a second trial Freestyle does in last 2 years. Last one in 2021 was much better - it was 2 sensors (so 28 days coverage) for $0. As Type 2, I cannot justify paying $100 for fortnight of what's not exactly a bleeding edge of CGM. For example, if you don't tap your phone to the sensor too often, you would miss part of the data - so every night I have a gap in the graph.

    But yeah, for $15 that's a great deal for non-type-1 (and non-diabetic) people.

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      MaMan on 25/05/2023 - 20:28

      Yeah. This is old tech and when I used to use the sensors I attached a miao miao which then sent the data to my ticwatch. I had an ongoing live read of my BGL's. I have spent $1,000's over the years on meds & gadgets etc so don't get sucked in. If anyone is T2 the trick is to cut out the high carbs (there are plenty of alternative low carb foods now including Breads) & eat Protein (Eggs, Meat etc) to keep you feeling full. I used to be 130kg on 40 units of Basal Insulin & 3 x 10 units of Bolus Insulin + 2000mg Metformin daily + weekly Trulicity and now I am drug free with a HBA1C of 5.6 and down to 80kg just by a simple change in diet. I also used a FBV to burn a shit load of calories (about 100 cal per 10 minutes just standing on it) & lost an average of 10kg per month.

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        Ok computer on 16/06/2023 - 21:05

        What's a FBV?

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  nfr on 25/05/2023 - 15:58

  I used this for 2 weeks to see how food and exercise affect my glucose level, paid full price but I think it's worth it. Finger prick tests are cheaper but this provides so much more data.

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  beltdrive on 25/05/2023 - 16:05

  What makes this a "trial"? Is there a subscription service or something?

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    kehuehue on 25/05/2023 - 16:19

    The patch's battery lasts 14D, other than that I think the app will require renewal after 14D to take readings from the sensor?

    Not sure

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    Gianl3 on 25/05/2023 - 16:33

    Yes, there is a subsidy which is applicable for some users.
    https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/ndss-subsidy

    Another difference between the two products, is that the Libre 2 needs you to use a scanner such as your phone to hold up against the patch, to scan it, and take a reading.

    Whilst the Dexcom, constantly feeds the data to your phone at all times, and doesnt need you to physically scan or do anything to get data.

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  kehuehue on 25/05/2023 - 16:22

  What the use of the transmitter on the Dexcom? doesnt the patch send out readings directly to the mobile device?

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    Gianl3 on 25/05/2023 - 16:27

    With the Dexcom G6, it comes in two bits, first is the patch that you apply which has a space to hold the transmitter, and secondly is the transmitter itself which sits inside the plastic cradle thats on the patch (And the transmitter is what connects to your phone via Bluetooth)

    After 10 days, you remove the patch, unclip the transmitter, apply a new patch, and then slip the transmitter back into it.
    And rinse and repeat.

    The transmitter, i believe, only lasts for 3 months.
    (which is then disposed, or maybe returned?)

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      kehuehue on 25/05/2023 - 16:42

      seems like its way more bulky than the Libre 2 (as noted in OP's comment anyway).

      cheers.

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        interlocal on 25/05/2023 - 16:56

        not really - I tried both, Dexcom is smaller (bit a bit more thick).
        But from my experience, Libre readings are more precise. Another thing is Dexcom reqiures calibration in app, 3 of 4 times I used that was the case. I mean, you install it, and reading is 11 instead of 6.0. You tell the app "no, it's really 6", it replies "okay, I need more time to collect data", and 12 hours later reading is 7 instead of 5.5. You do calibration one more time, and that's almost correct. Wasn't a good experience.

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          kehuehue on 25/05/2023 - 17:46

          @interlocal: Did the Libre need calibration?

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            nfr on 25/05/2023 - 18:14

            @kehuehue: It self calibrates, just takes time. For me it was just a few hours, a day for my wife.

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  Dontreadthis on 25/05/2023 - 19:27

  I get skin irritation from the Libre, itches a bit and leaves a bumpy red patch afterwards that lasts for a few weeks. Does anyone else experience this and what do you do about it?

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  Mxx on 25/05/2023 - 20:04

  My dad has used both before, we prefer the G6 as it gives constant readings every few mins (that you can check via app) while Libre doesn’t show readings automatically, you have to scan it each time you want to know - both do have alarms for low/high glucose levels though.

  Pretty useful for people with diabetes, low alarms are pretty accurate (we set alarms around 5.4 and actual reading via finger prick is slightly lower but great for warnings).

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  djk on 26/05/2023 - 00:25

  I use one and it has it's pros and cons.
  There has never been a shortage issue so I think taking up this trial wouldn't impact people with diabetes.
  Usually they are around $100-$110 per unit. The unit lasts for two weeks. You need to have a mobile phone compatible with the sensor to scan it which uploads the readings to the freestyle libre site where you can print reports and track. The scanning is done via the freesyle libre app which allows you to set a target blood glucose range and then monitor how your blood sugar is compared to what you eat/drink, exercise and insulin intake if you use insulin.

  You need to ensure the sensor is placed properly on your arm (and they only recommend using your arm nowhere else) so that the needle is in interstitial tissue (if you accidentally hit a blood vessel it's a bit of a mess). The readings are of the glucose level in the interstitial tissue.

  I've found the readings quite variable and sometimes downright weird eg blood sugar drops after carbs and other times skyrockets with no food/drink/exercise. It's ok for a guide but GP advised isn't reliable for low blood sugar readings - better to use the fingerprick method then.

  Friends with plenty of money use them to track and hone athletics performance successfully

  For $15 give it a go it's a bargain