Freestyle Libre - Unboxing and Startup Tutorial

The Freestyle Libre is currently the most affordable Continuous Glucose Monitoring system available. In this video, PA David walks you through what you'll find when opening the box and how to apply the sensor for the first time.

[inoue]

Hi there. I'm a new Diabetes Nurse Practitioner. Your video is very informative and enjoyable. Thank you so much for making these educational videos.

[salqubeq]

This video was super helpful & most detailed with clear steps. Really helped me put this on & get past my nervousness of messing it up. Thanks so much & God bless you for this clear education. Cheers

[mendo]

Thank you for speaking, clear & slow. Other guys out there that I have watched, I swear they are automobile disclaimer folks for their day job! Speak faster than a Jamaican on a, , , sugar high"...
Now, all I have to do is findyoutalking about the Libre 3.. this is 2024 now, not 2021... but I followed this vlog because of you, thanks...

[diannmackey]

Felt overwhelmed when I first got my Libre 2. So many books to look at but this tutorial was just what I needed. Thankso much. much.

[vvalkernorm]

You were so informative. Thank you a million. I was afraid to install it on myself, but after watching your video explaining how to do it. I built up my courage and doing it, but I was so happy I did not feel any needle prick. My fingers will be now as happy too😅

[davidpiersall]

Hi Dr. I've been type 2 diabetic for about 10 years and thought I had my A1C under control as I got it down to 5.5. Thanks to covid and going through a divorce recently I hadn't visited my Dr in a few years. Had a recent checkup and my labs showed my A1C had jumped to 14.4. As part of my treatment plan my Dr prescribed me getting the freestyle 14 day libre which brought me to your videos. I've been using it for almost 2 weeks and love the convenience and tracking of my blood sugars. It is so motivating to be able to see the results of exercise on my numbers. Subscibed to your channel and am learning a lot and feel empowered to take control of my diabetes. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

[Portia]

This is the BEST YouTube show I have found on hypoglycemia! Thanks as I’m undiagnosed and non diabetic

[lillianrhodes]

I really felt very comfortable listening to you and following your directions, my problem sometimes is getting the cap off the sensor. It’s so hard and I’m not a weak person but almost as like I’m gonna break it. I don’t know if I should do this or not, but I got a little thin knife and kind of went in between the circle and cut the tape and it made it a little bit easier but I could not get it to twister before doing his particular procedure.

[jhubar]

Just purchased the Libre 2 Sensors and they do now work with Android phones. Suggest you upgrade this tutorial. Although it is currently out of date, the overall presentation was excellent👍

[jameshenton]

I like it, this is my first time I will see down the road and see how it goes.

[kelliejones-haynes]

You were extremely helpful and informative! The pharmacy gave me a 14 day Sensor with a Libre 2 reader in error. The reader was blue and should have been black, just as you explained. I was happy to know that I was able to use my phone as the reader. Thank you soooo much! I will be returning that reader to the pharmacy for the correct one, the black one. Thanks again.

[stephanieperez]

My Libra 2 was an eye opener. I never would have believed carbs affected me as much as they do. Changing my eating and hoping to see results.

[Colombian]

I have never used this before. I had a Dexcom and absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, my new doctor doesn't deal with Dexcom and has asked me to switch to a Freestyle. I loved my Dexcom because all I had to do was look at my iPhone and my numbers were right there. I don't know how I am going to like this, but that's why I'm here so I can learn what I can. Thank you so much for making this video as it really helps someone like me.

[luzcampos]

Thank you Dr David, I went thru your video and now I feel better on discussing this with patients that have been going to our clinic for us to place it to them.

[bevgarvey]

New to Libra2 system. I really needed a constant monitor that I can do discreetly. Thanks for video. I connected to my phone. This knowkedge of where my glucose will help me lower my A1C by making better food choices. The video was excellent instruction to get started

[rayquackenbush]

I agree with with the last Comment, yes, the instruction book was crazy long, and I went to a local pharmacy, and they also showed me how to set it up. I have the Libre 2 model and works with my android. I have been nervous about using it due to the idea of sticking a needle into my arm and leaving it there. It was a quick prick (hurt 100% less than the finger stick) and started using it. I am watching the video's so that I can learn as much about it as possible. Video is excellent. Will be looking forward to seeing more of them.

[barbaragonzalez]

I just got the new Freestyle Libre 2. I think it will be better than the old finger-stick system. It will help me manage my sugar better. Thanks for the video. 😊❤

[sharonmatheson]

I am vision impaired 9AMD) and I found this ever so helpful. The book and website are just too difficult for me but your instructions were so clear. Thank you! For example, I didn't know there was only one sensor in a sensor pack. I am surprised at the amount of plastic waste and I hope I can find some recycle information.

[punkinmcneal]

Hello Dr. Thank you for sharing this information with us. I’m a first time user of this device and I really I believe it is going to be a great experience. Once I watched your videos I felt more comfortable applying it. Again thank you so kindly !❤

[AmyNye-zo]

I am sooo psyched about using this system & the app!! 😎 Once I was actually given a prescription for it a number of years ago, I unfortunately (just like when I first freaked out about using insulin 😨) but I eventually had to give it a go & now I'm doing so with my FreeStyle Libre 14-day and I do believe that I will come to love the whole "kit-n-kaboodle, " especially since with using it, I'll probably get my Diabetes under better control (possibly even going to just diet & exercise alone)!! If you've got to use it...don't do like I did, don't wait!! 😉