So,what's all the fuss about? Today's graph with two Nutella-covered wraps - no Low Carb here! The Abbott Freestyle Libre is a paradigm-changing piece of medical equipment. It has been warmly embraced by many of the diabetic community since its launch almost three years ago (its birthday is on 16th October). So what's all the fuss about and is it justified? In my opinion, yes , but with some important caveats, especially with how you use it and interpret the results. These are my tips for getting the most out of it: Use it for trends - stop thinking you need to compare it to other meters. The only reason you should continue to test traditionally is to meet requirements of DVLA. OK, if you are hypo-unaware, I can see logic in checking. Yes, it can be 'inaccurate' but that's hard to quantify. If you're far enough into your journey with diabetes, you should have a fair idea of what the scan is going to show. If it doesn't match
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