? 8/2/24 WATSON. AMPS 150 meter; 292@2.67 meter; 63 Libre/106 Meter@5.2

Rosie Lass

Rosie Lass

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I got the replacemebt Libre from Abbott today and put it on. My question is this, got a pretty low reading on the Libre today So I double checked with a meter and it was quite a bit higher. I’m entering both numbers on the spreadsheet, but as far as coloring the square do I color using the libra number or do I color it using the meter number?

Updated to add; the Libra app may not be compatible with the iOS Version on my iPhone, so I am currently using the reader that came from CVS until I hear differently.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/posts/3197297/
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/posts/3197297/
 
Rosie Lass said:
I got the replacemebt Libre from Abbott today and put it on. My question is this, got a pretty low reading on the Libre today So I double checked with a meter and it was quite a bit higher. I’m entering both numbers on the spreadsheet, but as far as coloring the square do I color using the libra number or do I color it using the meter number?

Updated to add; the Libra app may not be compatible with the iOS Version on my iPhone, so I am currently using the reader that came from CVS until I hear differently.
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/posts/3197297/
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Hi Rosie, I use a Libre 3 and am used to getting a lower reading on the Libre than on my handheld meter when I check it.

However, I’ve noticed other people get closer readings between their Libre and their handheld meter.

So I think you have to get used to how your Libre works compared to your handheld for Watson
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When Ivy goes into low readings on the Libre, I will check with an ear prick and use the handheld meter.
For me I usually notice when my Libre reads “Lo” my handheld meter can be anywhere from 60 to just over 100 or so. Of course it also is constantly moving (like a moving target). Sometimes the Libre reads “Lo”, I do a blood test and get 135 on handheld and then the Libre jumps up to 45 or so, so it’s probably closer to that when I took the blood test.

I code my readings on my SS according to what the Libre reads for my own consistency. But you could decide what you want to do.

I hope this helps :bighug:
 
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Staci & Ivy said:
Hi Rosie, I use a Libre 3 and am used to getting a lower reading on the Libre than on my handheld meter when I check it.

However, I’ve noticed other people get closer readings between their Libre and their handheld meter.

So I think you have to get used to how your Libre works compared to your handheld for Watson
.
When Ivy goes into low readings on the Libre, I will check with an ear prick and use the handheld meter.
For me I usually notice when my Libre reads “Lo” my handheld meter can be anywhere from 60 to just over 100 or so. Of course it also is constantly moving (like a moving target). Sometimes the Libre reads “Lo”, I do a blood test and get 135 on handheld and then the Libre jumps up to 45 or so, so it’s probably closer to that when I took the blood test.

I code my readings on my SD according to what the Libre reads for my own consistency. But you could decide what you want to do.

I hope this helps :bighug:
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@Staci & Ivy
Thanks for the info. I’ve been doing a lot of manually checking because the libre is awfully low. In fact, my stupid reader just gave me a check again in six hours message so I don’t know what’s up with. Once it is working again I will do the colors according to Libre But continue posting the meter numbers when applicable. This is definitely not my week for Libre
 
Rosie Lass said:
@Staci & Ivy
Thanks for the info. I’ve been doing a lot of manually checking because the libre is awfully low. In fact, my stupid reader just gave me a check again in six hours message so I don’t know what’s up with. Once it is working again I will do the colors according to Libre But continue posting the meter numbers when applicable. This is definitely not my week for Libre
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Ugh. I’m sorry it’s been so unreliable. I’ve had weeks like that too. It’s so frustrating.
You’re doing a great job with double checking!
Sometimes the 6 hour warning comes back earlier. Sometimes not. Sometimes it just fails. But you just never know. :banghead:
I’m sending you good vibes for a working Sensor!!! :bighug::bighug:
 
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