8/19 Hi - Introducing myself

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Staci & Ivy said:
Hello and welcome. Solomon is just adorable and so lucky to have you ❤️‍🩹

I am a Libre 3 user also (and I am able to check very low “Lo” Libre numbers with a handheld meter).
While I live with someone, I do it all myself also. It takes time and lots of practice to do all of these things so don’t feel bad. You’re doing just great 🫂

More Libre information:
I’ve been using a Libre 3 on my cat, Ivy for over 2.5 years and I’m very comfortable using them.
My cat doesn’t tolerate constant ear pricks, she gets very angry and will bite and scratch me.
She’s not cooperative when we go to the vet and I need to sedate her for them to handle her.

I also test her with a handheld meter when she hits “LO” readings on the Libre sensor most especially.
There can be a discrepancy between when you see “LO” readings on the Libre and what the handheld glucometer reads.
I use a Contour Next human meter, but it could be any handheld human meter or a pet meter.
I install the sensors myself and I keep several on hand at all times because they can fail or be pulled off at any time by the cat.
I don’t want to have to wait to have someone else put it on or be without data, or have to take Ivy to a vet for that to be done. (It’s one more stressor for you and your cat, plus additional costs).

It’s truly not that hard to put on your cat. You just have to follow the directions very carefully. Once you’ve done it one or two times you will get comfortable doing it.
I keep a “tube top” on Ivy, (previously had a T-shirt on her. She just didn’t like the T-shirt). But most cats tolerate a tee shirt quite well.
Your kitty may even get used to wearing a Libre (and then you may not have to use a T-shirt, but then again you might always have to keep one on if they pull the Libres off.)

I use a Libre 3, (in September only the newer Libre 3 Plus will be available) so I got Ivy her own phone that stays with her at home and I can monitor her 24/7. The data is sent directly to my own phone through the Libre Linkup App).
The phone does not require any active service, so you are not paying for an additional phone line.
The phone operates on Bluetooth and uses Wi-Fi to send the data to your phone so that you can monitor your cat’s sensor and glucose information at all times.
You can use an older phone model if you have one or could purchase one used.
On the Abbott website there are lists of compatible androids, or iPhones.

***I strongly recommend learning about how to use a Libre from the Facebook group:
“Freestyle Libre for Dogs and Cats”
They have so much valuable information, guide guides, tutorials videos, and everything you will need to learn about using a Freestyle Libre sensor and what supplies to use.

A vet’s office tends to use glue to install them, it is highly recommended not to use any glue.
The glue can flood and kill the sensor, plus it can be damaging to their fragile skin.

I hope this helps. Please ask questions if you have them.
🥰❤️‍🩹
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Ok. I'll go look for that. Thanks !
 
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