Best Alternative FreeStyle Libre Sensor Sites: Abdomen & Hips

I discuss Freestyle Libre sensor placement in the abdomen location. This is part of the best alternative Libre sensor sites series. I review the belly sensor location in terms of placement, accuracy, durability, and comfort. This site did not achieve the best results amongst other alternative Freestyle Libre sensor spots but I would still recommend everyone to wacth this video to learn about this alternative location and see if abdomen, hips, or back sites might work for them.

0:00 Introduction
0:32 Freestyle Libre sensor alternative sites
1:28 Libre sensor placement in abdomen and hips - which spot to pick
3:06 Durability of Libre sensor in the belly and how well the sensor stays on
4:43 Comfort of the abdomen sensor location
5:23 Accuracy of FreeStyle Libre sensor readings from chest
6:40 Sensor sites comparison results: Abdomen vs Chest vs Thigh vs Arm

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Disclaimer: The only officially approved site for FreeStyle Libre sensor is upper arm. Use any other sites at your own risk. I am not affiliated with Abbott, the manufacturer of Freestyle Libre sensors. I am not a medical professional and my videos are not medical advice. Please consult your medical professional regarding your diabetes treatment.

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[MyHopeInChrist]

Thank you for taking the time to explain alternate sites. I have had major issues with them staying on my arms. Will try chest next. God's blessings be upon you.

[nicolebilgen]

The first time they placed a sensor on me at the doctor’s office, they used the abdomen as they said too many patients were having issues with their arm bumping, etc. As a woman, I especially prefer the abdomen location during the summer in being able to still wear it more discreetly with a swimsuit.

[af]

It's a good and informative video but I find it amazing that he doesn't blink his eyes when he's talking

[cbblackwell]

I came here to thus video because I had the Libre on the back if my arm and by lottery chances i hit a nerve! It was so painful I call customer support and they sent another one. Stomach seems like a good choice and I’m going to try it now. Thanks for the video.

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[RJMEL]

Accuracy is most important, so I will continue to use my arms. Only problem I have experienced with arms is I tend to sleep on my side and when in right arm and laying on that side, it compresses the sensor and I get low glucose alarms going off while sleeping. I have found that they are false when doing a blood reading. It seems critical just where I locate the sensor as it has not happened in all occasions.

[Del-Canada]

Thanks, Tom. You're a good man, Charlie Brown.

[stevenjshedd]

Great video. I'm new to this. Have a lot of problems on the arm. I am constantly running into doorways and ripped the last one off. I'm thinking to try to reinforce the sensor with tape this time.

[docnocable]

I find abdomen to be much more comfortable but not accurate especially with getting low readings that were false. Good video. Thank you.

[cgalownia]

I catch it on things way more on my arm. Lower stomach sides give same readings for me.

[khowler]

I wear mine on the back of my arm. Have never tried it in another location. However, I found a nice little bumper guard you put around the sensor and a clear over sticker that doesn't have a sticky section in the middle that makes sure it stays on well for the 14 days. The only time mine has come off early is without an over sticker and the bumper guard. The guard is called: Deck My Diabetes Libre Transmitter Cover (for Use with an Overlay Patch) for Active Freestyle Libre Users-Sky Blue (2 Pack). They also have it in white. I pair it with the HECHUAN
Freestyle Libre Sensor Covers Waterproof-30 Pack Freestyle Libre 2 Adhesive Patches, Transparent CGM Overpatch Tape Lasting to 14 Days-Without Hole.

[pollux]

Perfect! This is what I was looking for. My arms have more muscles and less fat, therefore thigh is what I will try! Thank you!

[momthelord]

My arm always itches after 2 days on my arm. Will putting it on another part of my body help?

[staceysing]

Thank you!! -- Due to cleaning, moving -- and a not so flat belly -- I decided this is not the best place to put my sensor -- I will opt of the back of the arm for now

[chabetiico]

Can I do weight training with the sensor? Because in theory the triceps will gain a lot of pressure while I exercise

[JoshuaDomoslai]

I use mine in the back of the arm as it says. But no matter what after 3 days it starts to itch like crazy and hurt to the point i can’t handle it. I used to not be sensitive to the adhesive, but now it’s gotten bad. I’ve used a handful of sensor patches to hold it on but even those all irritate my skin after a few days and blister, rash, itch etc. Sucks because this sensor is the easiest to use all around and really good. I’m down to do it in the stomach, but seems like most comments saying it’s not very accurate

[jmkitt]

Thank you so much for your channel. It is amazing and I will refer my patients to it for information

[mimicook]

I've worn it very successfully on my thigh. I prefer it over my arms where a few have been ripped off by doorways and clothes. I wear it more to the front so I don't lay on it at night as I've found that affects the accuracy overnight.

[LikquidDutch]

I'm open to trying different spots but I feel like for me the back of the arm is still the best.

[floradean]

Very nice video, I wear my Libre on back of my arm with Ambrosia Blucon device.