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Freestyle libre reading vs lab result

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Apr 8 2:11pm | Replies (34)

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@grrranny

The Glucose Management Indicator on my Freestyle Libre 3 usually runs slightly lower than my actual A1c. But it's close enough, and I don't mind mentally adding a half percentage point in order to "calibrate" it. Day-to-day readings can vary a few points up or down, but so can various meters vary with each other. I can easily check how close my CGM reading is with my BG meter by doing a quick fingerstick test. My Libre been a tremendous help to me over many years, now. I consider it essential for dosing insulin, and only pay a little over $80 out-of-pocket for two 14-day sensors every 28 days at Walgreens.

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I can buy a LIBRE sensor for $38 for 14 days. I am not on insulin and I don’t ever want to be either . Insurance won’t cover it for me since I’m not an insulin user, but it does give me valuable information so it’s worth the cost . So I use the monitor to see what foods set off bad reactions. I definitely see how changes in your diet can improve your overall diabetic health and this is one tool to help you get there.