FreeStyle 1: UNBOXING, APPLYING & TESTING

The glucose monitoring without the finger prick! What's it all about? Watch this video as I unbox both the FreeStyle Libre Reader and Sensor. At 5:25 I apply the sensor on my arm for the first time! Lastly, at 8:32 watch me take my first reading, and put the Libre to the test.

Collaborations: Pharma-CR Podcast. Check out these links to learn more detail about the FreeStyle Libre:
* Special thanks to Michael and Becky *

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Resources:
Freestyle Libre User's Manual

Disclaimer: These videos are intended for pharmacists. If you’re not a pharmacist and want to learn more about this topic, ask your pharmacist! If you are a pharmacist, always use your own professional judgment and consult any other necessary or appropriate sources prior to making clinical judgments. The information in this video is as current as when it was published. I do not own the rights to any of the images within this video.

[lunalovegood]

Thank u so much. Im 16 years old living with my diabetic dad. He is not that good with technology, so he asked for my help. I had no idea what to do, but your video helped us both so so much. Thank you:)

[mamacist]

Very clear, easy to follow video! Please keep making more videos! I am a pharmacist and I appreciate this very much! I like that both of you were brave enough to do it in front of the camera! Thank you!

[yatinsinha]

Not a single video on the internet that clears out any doubt about the patch. But this made me go for it! Thank you so much....

[nellybelly]

Most pharmacists would not stick a needle in their arm for an unboxing video. Thank you for your service! You made it easy to understand how to use Freestyle Libre kit, appreciate it!

[kenyettadavis]

One thing😄 After you put the sensor on, you go to the home screen, tap check glucose, scan the sensor then it will calibrate and be ready in 60 minutes. It will count down at the top of the screen. Thank you for this video! It helped me a lot🤗

[vsrider]

I’ve been using this for about a month. It’s fantastic! I learn what really impacts blood sugars and that knowledge motives me to do the right things.

[dane]

Thank you so much for this video. You made me feel way more comfortable in putting the sensor on for the first time. Immediately after watching you do it, I went and put mine on for the first time.

[Blzzr]

FINALLY! :)
A video that explains what exactly is left stuck in your arm! A filament that monitors your levels sounds a lot better than an actual needle in your flesh 24/7. I've watched almost a dozen videos now and they were all very unhelpful including the manufacturer of this product! Thanks for the in-depth explanation here.

[salvargas]

After checking my glucose readings by sticking my fingers for 18 years, I started the Freestyle Libre today. I viewed this tutorial several times before taking the plunge. Not to crazy about needles. I was nervous of course, but it was quick and it didn't hurt. It was so easy. I will post later on my readings. Great

[huntersthompson]

Thank you for this demonstration. I am one of two people in my area that are testing this and once I heard how it works I was excited to get on the program. Again, thank you for sharing this info with us viewers! Good stuff.

[Del-Canada]

I don't know if either of you fine people has the beetus but if not, and you did this to show diabetics how to use it, thank you so much. That was awesome guys. Much love and regards from Nova Scotia. <3

[ForensicsOnTheScene]

Thank you!! I’m a patient and when I picked up these items I was overwhelmed. That is, until I found this video. Thank you!!! Also, I waited to see if hurt to put the sensor on the arm especially after seeing the needle. This put me at ease! Thanks!!

[nbtpavankumar]

Really scared & Nervous when I am applying for the first time ... Especially When I see the Needle, but when I see this video came to know that , needle is just for placement of sensor .. Thank you for made me relaxed .

[scottscroggs]

Thank you for this video. i just development type 1 at 30 years old and this has been quite the change for me. I've had the libre sitting on my counter, unopened for weeks, because I've been too nervous to try it. This video helped me and I just put it on my arm after completing the video. thanks again

[SundarMatpadi]

Thanks for the informative video. I am about to start using Freestyle Libre from today. Got the prescription from my endocrinologist and got it filled from my CVS pharma. Will be applying the patch today. Since I don't have a compatible iphone need to use the reader. In US, I pay $75 for a month supply of sensor (2 units of 14day libre) and $68 for the reader. This is the price after insurance pay.

[BookclubwithB]

My husband has type one and we are learning thanks so much for helping us understand what (upon first inspection) seemed very complicated! Thanks for demystifying this for us!

[stevendavis]

Thank you so much. I got my strips last night and it doesn’t seem so intimidating after this video. The mobile app seems easy to use It’s expensive but it’s worth it if I can get my sugar under control.Keep up the good work.

[SCZim]

I especially like Michael's technique. Easier to stick on the arm and super easy to scan for glucose results, especially during dialysis when my one arm has to remain 100% immobile. Unfortunately the two consecutive weeks I used his technique, the sensor always fell off before the one week was up. Maybe somehow the arm location is getting rubbed against my body? I don't know. It's a great idea but I just wanted to tell you about my experience. For whomever his technique works for - hats off. I wish I could say the same.

[bisco]

I had a low reading on a few occasion and the FreeStyle 14-day meter was showing normal readings. Quickly I checked it with another Accu check meter and fixed the low sugar issue. I called the customer service support, as usual, the call went to a different country. They kept me on phone for 1/2 hour took all my info and was unable to resolve the simple problem. This product is not cheap in the US for this kind of service and results. I would say if you are using this product then keep a different backup meter for yourself.

[MuziqJunkie]

I’m terrified of needles (have a real phobia) so imagine my horror getting diabetes and having to use things that require. This was a God send of a video. Thank you so much for helping me to help myself.