Continuous Glucose Monitors - Libre 3 / Lingo

[netix]

I've been using the Libre 3+ and have had similar issues to others mentioned in this thread - sensors failing, inaccurate readings. Abbott has a form you can fill out for a replacement, but given how unreliable the numbers have been, I'm going to try another brand next. SusWel has a sensor called LinX which is just a rebranded generic option but much cheaper at $30 each.

It does seem like the Libre 3+ needs a good bit of fat to work properly. I've had more luck putting it on my lower chest as opposed to the tricep when at 10-12% body fat. Readings are still often ~10 mg/dL lower than a finger prick, so next sensor I'm also going to try an even fattier spot like lower stomach or hip.

Keep us posted. Would be great to hear your next round of feedback @naps_for_gains

 

[naps_for_gains]

For those looking into the LinX option - I just discovered that the app for that sensor isn't available on the US Apple app store, so I bought a $40 mini Android phone to be able to use the 6-pack of sensors I had previously purchased. Will update again once I get that up an running.

 

[naps_for_gains]

For those looking into the LinX option - I just discovered that the app for that sensor isn't available on the US Apple app store, so I bought a $40 mini Android phone to be able to use the 6-pack of sensors I had previously purchased. Will update again once I get that up an running.

Well it looks like the LinX CGM app isn't compatible with this cheap mini Android phone I picked up either: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX2N5Z18?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I then picked up a newer refurbished Android phone and found that the LinX CGM app also isn't available on the US Google Play store, but I was able to side-load it via the QR code on the Sus-Wel site. It's been working well so far - will update with accuracy info after a week or so.

Hopefully this info is useful for anyone looking into this CGM option.

 

[naps_for_gains]

LinX CGM

Well the first sensor died after 10 days when they're supposed to last 15. Did a dozen calibrations against a reliable glucometer and readings were still off by more than 10 mg/dL about 50% of the time. Not impressed so far, but I have 5 more sensors to go through, so hopefully this first one was just a dud.

 

[naps_for_gains]

Well the first sensor died after 10 days when they're supposed to last 15. Did a dozen calibrations against a reliable glucometer and readings were still off by more than 10 mg/dL about 50% of the time. Not impressed so far, but I have 5 more sensors to go through, so hopefully this first one was just a dud.

Second sensor died after 8 days...well looks like I'll be burning through these pretty quickly. At least this time around it was more accurate, within 10 mg/dL of the finger poke around 90% (same location, just behind ventro glute injection spot, except on the other leg). Will continue to update as I use up more of these sensors.

 

[Bolan]

Second sensor died after 8 days...well looks like I'll be burning through these pretty quickly. At least this time around it was more accurate, within 10 mg/dL of the finger poke around 90% (same location, just behind ventro glute injection spot, except on the other leg). Will continue to update as I use up more of these sensors.

Where are you buying your sensors?
I know I pay $150 for 1 sensor but my Libre 3 is 2-3 yrs old.

 

[naps_for_gains]

Where are you buying your sensors?
I know I pay $150 for 1 sensor but my Libre 3 is 2-3 yrs old.

The Linx sensors I got from here: SusWel™ LinX CGM – Discreet 15‑Day Continuous Glucose Monitor
The Libre 3+ ones I was using before I got here: FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor

 

[Downsouth]

Didn't read all the replys but lingo was crap for me. Biosensors typically failed in 3-5 days, was really hard to trust any data I collected.