FreeStyle Libre Accuracy Issue / 6 Tips For Accurate Sensor Readings

My 6 favourite tips how to improve accuracy of FreeStyle Libre when my sensor readings are off.

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By following these tips I have been able to significantly enhance accuracy of my FreeStyle Libre sensor readings or at least obtain a sensor replacement from Abbott, the manufacturer of FreeStyle Libre sensors. These tips work for all versions of FreeStyle Libre, including FreeStyle Libre 1, FreeStyle Libre 2, and FreeStyle Libre 14 days in all major countries.

0:00 Intro
1:30 Don't expect Libre sensor readings to 100% match blood glucose reading from a glucometer
2:28 Libre sensor reading are taken from interstitial fluid which causes a slight delay in sensor glucose compared to blood glucose levels
3:13 Impact pf beauty products, medication and temperature changes on FreeStyle Libre sensor accuracy
4:30 Stay hydrated to ensure better accuracy of FreeStyle Libre sensor data
4:53 FreeStyle Libre sensor calibration (using Miao Miao 2, and 3rd party apps such as xDrip+, Tomato, or Glimp)
6:10 My favourite tips for Libre accuracy: Request a free sensor replacement from Abbott
8:42 Watch my 4 week FreeStyle Libre accuracy challenge

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3rd party apps discussed in the video:
xDrip+ https://github.com/NightscoutFoundati...
Tomato http://tomato.cool/
Glimp https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions discussed in the video (UK version):
https://www.freestylelibre.co.uk/libr...

Other versions of FreeStyle Libre terms and conditions can be found here:
https://www.diabetescare.abbott/world...

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