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Looks like the freestyle libre my mum used to use to track her blood glucoseCouple of photos of my 18 year old boy
Denying me the use of my pc
Anyone have any experience of applying what's
In second photo?
Cost me almost a grand in vet bills in
The last week Until put the foot down and refused to
Keep giving them £190 per blood test
so they applied this for £130
lasts 2 weeks
Turns out can get these off amazon for 50 quid
So thinking of saving giving them £80 to come and
Apply them in future
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Soldato
Yep you guys are bang on
FreeStyle libre 2
Am curious what you thought of them
First couple days it was showing 27 or so high
It was out of range to measure
Contacted the vets and increased insulin to 2.5 from 2.0
But if 27 or higher was accurate
would have expected him to show signs of feeling
really unwell
Today it's been consistent around 20 ish
For cats as far as I am aware should be between 6 and 16
If its actually accurate
This is a far better way compared to vet shaving his legs,neck
And drawing blood
He's so good natured he doesn't bother at all getting it done
But it only gives you an insight for the time they took
The blood
Not to mention £190 every time
This way I can take as many scans as I want for about 2 weeks
At a cost lower than 1 blood test
If its accurate then I am looking at getting some
And if he shows signs again like excessive drinking etc
I can put one on him
That was my other question
How easy were they to apply to yourself?
Obviously bit different to a cat lol
But he will sit and let me do it if I have to no problem
Vets added skin glue
Which was another thing how hard are they to remove?
Though they applied it
When I asked how to remove it she wasn't actually sure
Suggested using acetone which I am a bit sceptical about
Using on a cats skin
Sorry for really long post guys
But since a couple of you are familiar with the device
Even though used on a human
I may as well pick your brains a bit
FreeStyle libre 2
Am curious what you thought of them
First couple days it was showing 27 or so high
It was out of range to measure
Contacted the vets and increased insulin to 2.5 from 2.0
But if 27 or higher was accurate
would have expected him to show signs of feeling
really unwell
Today it's been consistent around 20 ish
For cats as far as I am aware should be between 6 and 16
If its actually accurate
This is a far better way compared to vet shaving his legs,neck
And drawing blood
He's so good natured he doesn't bother at all getting it done
But it only gives you an insight for the time they took
The blood
Not to mention £190 every time
This way I can take as many scans as I want for about 2 weeks
At a cost lower than 1 blood test
If its accurate then I am looking at getting some
And if he shows signs again like excessive drinking etc
I can put one on him
That was my other question
How easy were they to apply to yourself?
Obviously bit different to a cat lol
But he will sit and let me do it if I have to no problem
Vets added skin glue
Which was another thing how hard are they to remove?
Though they applied it
When I asked how to remove it she wasn't actually sure
Suggested using acetone which I am a bit sceptical about
Using on a cats skin
Sorry for really long post guys
But since a couple of you are familiar with the device
Even though used on a human
I may as well pick your brains a bit
I used them for 10 years nearly. Fairly accurate, checking with an old style finger ***** reader showed it was only .2 off at most. They are still expensive but I was getting them on NHS so cost me nothing.
In terms of removal, it might be more difficult on a cat as they are a bit sticky. If they added extra skin glue the stuff on them might not be strong enough to last on a cat that's always moving about. Usual place on a human is back of the upper arm.
Application on my on arm was easy enough. There is an applicator and the sensor, you open the sensor and applicator and then click the sensor in to applicator. Then then a case of finding the spot and firmly pressing down so it ejects the sensor and it sticks to you. There is a flexible needle bit that goes just under the skin when you apply it. The freestyle website will have videos and such for guidance.
I got a new pancreas along with my kidney transplant last year which is why I no longer need them.
They are really good as they give you a constant current reading.
In terms of removal, it might be more difficult on a cat as they are a bit sticky. If they added extra skin glue the stuff on them might not be strong enough to last on a cat that's always moving about. Usual place on a human is back of the upper arm.
Application on my on arm was easy enough. There is an applicator and the sensor, you open the sensor and applicator and then click the sensor in to applicator. Then then a case of finding the spot and firmly pressing down so it ejects the sensor and it sticks to you. There is a flexible needle bit that goes just under the skin when you apply it. The freestyle website will have videos and such for guidance.
I got a new pancreas along with my kidney transplant last year which is why I no longer need them.
They are really good as they give you a constant current reading.
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Soldato
Thanks mate
10 years so you definitely tested them well
Glad to hear you no longer need them
I watched the video
Shows how to load it into the applicator etc
Though didn't explain how much pressure was required
To apply it
I was busily setting the phone app up
By which time I missed them applying it
But he never budged while they did it so couldn't have been
Too bad
Like I said he's extremely gentle natured
And pretty stoical whatever gets done to him
Which certainly makes life easier
The other cat would be hissing, growling and trying to
Scratch your eyes out lol
They dread just trying to clip his nails never mind anything else
Yeah the multiple readings over couple of weeks is great
And being able to read it with your phone is fantastic
As a reader was couple hundred quid
10 years so you definitely tested them well
Glad to hear you no longer need them
I watched the video
Shows how to load it into the applicator etc
Though didn't explain how much pressure was required
To apply it
I was busily setting the phone app up
By which time I missed them applying it
But he never budged while they did it so couldn't have been
Too bad
Like I said he's extremely gentle natured
And pretty stoical whatever gets done to him
Which certainly makes life easier
The other cat would be hissing, growling and trying to
Scratch your eyes out lol
They dread just trying to clip his nails never mind anything else
Yeah the multiple readings over couple of weeks is great
And being able to read it with your phone is fantastic
As a reader was couple hundred quid
In terms of enough pressure, once you've pressed enough the applicator just clicks and fires the sensor in to the skin.
The sensors really changed how I looked after my diabetes and gave so much control compared to 3-4 finger pricks a day. Just instantly scanning every hour or so.
The sensors really changed how I looked after my diabetes and gave so much control compared to 3-4 finger pricks a day. Just instantly scanning every hour or so.
Soldato
Sounds pretty straightforward
Obviously got photos of exactly where they applied it
For future reference
I guess before that
Seeing how easily or not it is to remove
Will be next step
He hasn't bothered in the slightest with it
No attempt to touch it even though he could reach it
If he really wanted to
If it doesn't just fall off after the few weeks
I guess I will try some sort of oil
To dissolve the glue
Really not too keen on the idea of acetone or surgical spirits
Though do have those
Just shows how some human medical procedures
After time work their way into fields where they weren't used
Originally
Obviously got photos of exactly where they applied it
For future reference
I guess before that
Seeing how easily or not it is to remove
Will be next step
He hasn't bothered in the slightest with it
No attempt to touch it even though he could reach it
If he really wanted to
If it doesn't just fall off after the few weeks
I guess I will try some sort of oil
To dissolve the glue
Really not too keen on the idea of acetone or surgical spirits
Though do have those
Just shows how some human medical procedures
After time work their way into fields where they weren't used
Originally
Did you go for the danger rubs?The belly demands rubs
Ofcourse he doesn't complain just purrs
Soldato
Here’s our newest household addition, Evie! Picked her up on Wednesday and slowly getting her acclimatised to the house - she’s just so friendly and playful for a kitten.
We’ve got 2 boys (3.5 and 1) so wanted a breed that’s known to be fairly tolerant of children and she’s certainly living up to that so far. Eldest has got really comfortable with putting out his hand and letting her come to him for some butting before going in for a little pat. She loves playing with all her toys, so he’s been having a ball doing that.
He’s also helped with every litter change and changing her food and water so great for teaching him a little responsibility (costing me a quid a week in pocket money)
We’ve got 2 boys (3.5 and 1) so wanted a breed that’s known to be fairly tolerant of children and she’s certainly living up to that so far. Eldest has got really comfortable with putting out his hand and letting her come to him for some butting before going in for a little pat. She loves playing with all her toys, so he’s been having a ball doing that.
He’s also helped with every litter change and changing her food and water so great for teaching him a little responsibility (costing me a quid a week in pocket money)
Soldato
Both hanging out with me in my office this morning 
Soldato
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Here’s our newest household addition, Evie! Picked her up on Wednesday and slowly getting her acclimatised to the house - she’s just so friendly and playful for a kitten.
We’ve got 2 boys (3.5 and 1) so wanted a breed that’s known to be fairly tolerant of children and she’s certainly living up to that so far. Eldest has got really comfortable with putting out his hand and letting her come to him for some butting before going in for a little pat. She loves playing with all her toys, so he’s been having a ball doing that.
He’s also helped with every litter change and changing her food and water so great for teaching him a little responsibility (costing me a quid a week in pocket money)
OMGosh, Evie is just so adorable, those beautiful blue eyes!!
Soldato
I’m absolutely smitten with her, not just her looks but her little personality so far is very friendly