♡ How I Place My Blood Sugar Sensor/Monitor!

♡ How I Place My Blood Sugar Sensor/Monitor! | Amy Lee Fisher ♡

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♡ How I Place My Blood Sugar Sensor/Monitor! ♡
So today I placed the FreeStyle Libre sensor. I use this device to track and monitor my blood sugars as I often get extremely low sugars, which can be super dangerous and even life threatening.
So this way I can monitor them all the time with just a quick painless scan and its actually been a life saver! I highly HIGHLY recommend!
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@jasminratcliffe6016 5 жыл бұрын

my boyfriend has type 1 and this sensor changed his life it’s such a good system!

@libbiesrandomcornertheasmr7777 3 жыл бұрын

I do too the sensors really good 😁

@katiej9006 5 жыл бұрын

I love how much you emphasized it not being painful. That's what I would be worried about. Great video!

@jadekeatingking5824 3 жыл бұрын

When I got it inserted into my arm it did hurt a little. But after about 2 days it became so sore and I cried for ages. After about 2 hours of me crying in pain my Mam took it out of my arm. Then she went and got a new one after 2 days. But the same pain problem happened again. So we never did get it again.

@Lil_sad62 5 жыл бұрын

Your highlight was on point in this video ❤️❤️

@marinayassa3464 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Amy! I’m a T1D and there’s actually an app for the freestyle! It’s pretty great, you wouldn’t need your scanner! One less thing in your purse 😊

@Mrssarandy 2 жыл бұрын

Miss this lovely woman's voice everyday. Hope all is ok with Tom and with both families.

@carollove8752 5 жыл бұрын

That highlight though!! 👌🏾

@rowansidhe3239 5 жыл бұрын

your highlight looks absolutely incredible ⚡️

@Hayleylovesboo 5 жыл бұрын

You’re so confidence and amazing!

@BeeeatrizMello 5 жыл бұрын

Amy! Your makeup is stunning 😱 you go girl 💪

@isabellamonroe69 5 жыл бұрын

would definitely love a makeup tutorial from you! your makeup is stunning

@raymondwaynenash8489 5 жыл бұрын

perseverance, love how you strive through life you are an awesome person

@shougsaleh216 5 жыл бұрын

You re a stronger person i see it in my life💪🏻

@silc.1002 5 жыл бұрын

My friend you are so brave being poked and pricked and always with a huge smile 😊

@beccaspinkx 4 жыл бұрын

I work in a pharmacy and it was so cool to learn how these actually work! We get them in all the time. You’re amazing giiirl💕

@jessthehorse2254 5 жыл бұрын

"It comes with instructions, don't need those" *chucks instructions off to the side* I don't know why I've spent the past 10 minutes laughing uncontrollably, but I have😂

@lanagirll 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! I have been scared to try the freestyle libre.. I feel much better about it now

@melissawalker3874 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you have found something that helps make your life as normal as possible. Keep smiling😁Lots of love from California, USA

@maurinekawira8837 5 жыл бұрын

Oh ma God watching all your videos, and am left speechless wishing you all the best and keep the fire burning love from Kenya

@sherrichabino1317 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual with such an inspiring attitude to keep going no matter how many different conditions we are juggling at the same time. I would love to see a video asking Tom how we can be supportive to our caregivers the way that they so lovingly support us. Hope you continue to do well with your recovery.💗

@01PIKERI 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, to hear that, hope you are getting better and better, your wellbeing is the most important thing, please look after yourself well, and thanks for sharing, you are amazing and beautiful and strong. Have a good day

@megandingers2376 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this! I'm a pharmacist (chemist, as you call us) in the US. I have a bunch of patients that have started this system and now I can better answer their questions!!

@clairefabian5655 4 жыл бұрын

As a T1D, I have been using this sensor for more than 2 years and I love, love, love it! It is so convenient and easy to use, especially with the app!

@daddysgirl0914 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my freestyle libre! I was so afriad of it being painful because of the awful clicking sounds! But you really done even feel it when you put it on!

@echarvi3059 5 жыл бұрын

This video is really interesting, thank you !

@devonlacava4346 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Amy, thank you so much for sharing that information. My aunt is diabetic, and has to manually stick her finger, so letting her know about this is fantastic. I personally think any video you make is excellent. ❤️❤️♥️♥️🙃

@Brooke_Ashley 5 жыл бұрын

It's funny that you mention people with a fear of needles. I have actually been watching some of your vids to get over my needlephobia. It's still going to be a long journey for me, but your gentleness and confidence with the situation has helped me a ton.

@michaelplamondon4021 4 жыл бұрын

I am type 1 diabetic and use the libre. It was life changing for me. I wanted to say how impressed I am with your positivity it is so refreshing. I now have an app on my iPhone and can use my phone to scan the sensors and keep track. Love the videos stay positive

@thelittlesucculent8335 5 жыл бұрын

I love your eyeshadow!! Maybe a makeup tutorial?

@renatafernandaindaburumala7128 5 жыл бұрын

My best friend has one cause she has diabetes so I know pretty much how does it works,and I saw her and now I saw you and...wow. You are part of the small group of people that deserve to fight for and the strongest ones. You are my hero and I love the way you face the life and the positivism on your videos. Just...amazing🥺❤️❤️

@saarastarck5164 5 жыл бұрын

I've been wondering what those white little buttons are for the longest of time thank you so much for explaining!!

@annegreenwood3624 5 жыл бұрын

you look so pretty lv the makeup another great video

@SamLov-mi9xo 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Amy! It's always great seeing your videos. Hope you're doing well.

@kristielynn3234 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, This Video was perfect for me. I just got first sensor. I have been so scared, you have just helped me than you can know. I just found your channel and I am so happy getting to know you. Your so natural and kind. I’m still in the process of watching your videos. I also have a chronic immune disorder I have Gillian Burre with cirrhosis, diabetic, kidney diseases, myasthenia Gravis, lupus, Cushing, Sjogrens. It’s crazy you start out with one problem and the immune suppression gives you ten more disease. Any way, take care and Thanks

@piak.706 4 жыл бұрын

I´ve got Diabetes Type 1 and use it too and I love it! I never keep the box and have never had a problem (been using it since it came out in Austria). The Code they ask you for is on the actual sensor and can also be found on the device somewhere in the settings.

@Amelia16teen 5 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Maybe you wanna share what helps you the most while recovering? Now that you are recovering that might be something you can do. Hope you well feel better soon. Keep going girl 💚

@dayanastephaniahinojosapin7214 5 жыл бұрын

Muy bien explicado, gracias 😃

@alysonjade2461 5 жыл бұрын

I love your educational videos that have the goal of helping others and making things less intimidating. You are literally the best!!!

@emerly820 5 жыл бұрын

What highlighter are you using because girl you’re blindingggg! You’re so beautiful and strong. Love you so much girl!

@amyleefisher52 5 жыл бұрын

It’s one from colour pop, I can’t remember the name though 😅❤️

@TheRaepeariso 5 жыл бұрын

I have that one! I love it! It's so easy!

@biancaminaudoo1254 5 жыл бұрын

you’re 🔝❤️ i love you.. amazing video👌🏼💕

@tomate3786 4 жыл бұрын

Her highlight tho... so pretty

@janitzamonzon2675 4 жыл бұрын

i wear this sensor. and i love it i use my phone to scan my sensor since i have the app.

@user-tj3ej9bi6w 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on pain patches? I would love to know more and how a patch on the skin can help your pain

@snowflake3990 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh I have seen people with those things and always wondered what it was and now I know thx ☺️

@libbygibson5612 5 жыл бұрын

I love my Free Style Libre! 😊 It is totally painless.

@flojo1983 4 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to get one

@brandipaez9595 5 жыл бұрын

I do have type 1 diabetes... so I am super used to this stuff... thank you for explaining why you do need to keep track of your blood sugars... 😊

@6Fiona6_P_6 5 жыл бұрын

Here's hoping you're recovering well from your surgery. And WoW! That looked ridiculously easy to do. Until now, I always thought you'd have to get that done in a doctors surgery room..... 💟☮️⚛️

@manca9serbec604 3 жыл бұрын

I have got this.... this is soo good🙂

@sierrahill6216 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a live stream and just answer questions?

@YvaineFra 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy! I have T1D and Hashimoto both recently diagnosed. I’ve been using the Freestyle Libre pretty much ever since and it really helped me go through. Here in Italy it costs about 60€/sensor, same for the scanner, but fortunately 🎉🎉 now it’s paid by Health Care system! It takes a while to learn how to read it, but I have really nearly abandoned the finger pricks! If I may add a couple suggestions, try applying it 12-24h before expiration of the previous sensor, so that it’s like ‘adjusting’ to the interstitial fluids without ‘wasting’ operational hours, and I usually cover it with medical tape in order to strengthen the anchorage and make it stick through the 14 days, especially in summer. Anyhow, you are so inspiring to me and seeing you manage all your conditions like a pro really help me stay positive! Wish you all the best!

@milou3024 4 жыл бұрын

Francesca Ceriani oh wauw! This is the first time I see another person in the comment with hashimoto. I was diagnoses when I was 12 years old, I am 16 now.. I litterly don’t know anyone with hashimoto accept for my mom haha, I really love to see that I am not alone with my issues

@jerrydude4306 4 жыл бұрын

I have a same sensor (im T1) :) changed my life totally, it's a great piece of technology, application of sensor really dont hurt, its a fast process, this thing can help a lot ! Enjoy

@umamamerchant6741 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you mam always keep smiling

@reagan3832 5 жыл бұрын

This sounds so funny but thank you for doing this! I’m a type two diabetic (due to other chronic illnesses sending me into diabetes) and I’m so scared of getting one of these because I’m so scared it’ll hurt so thank you so much for telling us that it doesn’t hurt and it’s better!

@lanagirll 4 жыл бұрын

Reagan McCune I’m in the same boat! Lyme disease and a few others have put me into type 2 ... I’ve been nervous to try the freestyle libre .. not anymore :)

@tictac278 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy i just saw your vlog. God bless you just keep praying... one day you'll be ok... take care...

@alyssawssinging4039 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Amy maybe u could make a video on ur favorite movies so far for 2019

@Emily-qk1rv 5 жыл бұрын

Hey love, you also have a FSL-app so you can scan the sensor with your phone! You should check it out, I find it very convenient

@hannahzd8097 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wondered what those were when people have them on their arm, thought this was interesting

@daniellefrank2996 5 жыл бұрын

I am a physical therapist in the US and would love to hear about your rehabilitation process so far/ how you adjust your sessions if needed due to hypotension/ hypoglycemia. Thanks :)

@sandradonehue8416 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever had a "try it" video for nutritional supplement drinks or other drink taste tests? That would be fun to see you do as a collaboration video or with friends/family.

@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. I'm starting Monday with this. I have epilepsy, diabetes and gastroperesis.....as u know this in itself is very painful. I was so sick of 4 or more finger sticks a day. I also have a medical service dog that alerts me before seizures and sugar crashes and spikes. But the level makes a difference when knowing how much insulin is needed. Amy, and to anyone else who is struggling with chronic illness, I highly recommend looking into a service dog. If u have allergies, poodles are used. They don't shed at all. It's worth it. I also train service dogs and can help if anyone who is interested. Just let me know.

@lunadamour4308 4 жыл бұрын

Amy. Espero cada día estés mejor.

@SRBOMBONICA86 5 жыл бұрын

You have so many issues ,you are extremely strong ,brave soul,the more physical disabilities ,the stronger the spirit and the purer the soul.

@AW-si4dp 5 жыл бұрын

What's the highlighter you used ? It looks stunning :)

@kawtheryousif5519 5 жыл бұрын

you are amazing and strong

@jenna-roseprice8171 5 жыл бұрын

i have a video idea, if you dont want to do it thats okay but would you ever do a storytime or something on how you met tom and what it was like living long distance and then to be living together so quickly?

@marissaclifford4882 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I never knew it can be scanned through clothes!

@robyn6473 5 жыл бұрын

I scan mine through my duvet😂

@fabulous9152 4 жыл бұрын

I use this sensor for my type 1 diabetes

@janaejenkins6518 4 жыл бұрын

FABULOUS me too I love it

@deanaf 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have diabetes and always wondered how this works.

@rmjames83 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to know more about the “continuous” blood glucose transmitter/sensor u use/have tried (which attaches to the libra sensor!!!) I’ve heard some people have a few issues with them-I would love to hear about the options-& what you/friends experiences have been!

@LyraLasala 5 жыл бұрын

Love your highlighter. What brand is it?

@pupwhee 5 жыл бұрын

I used that since I was little!! just be careful, if Libre is put in your vein you will bleed a lot(from my experience...maybe I just had bad luck)

@pamela6564 5 жыл бұрын

You look so beautiful! question: will you ever have your GI system working again or is this condition life long?

@IveGotItTwisted 5 жыл бұрын

Gastroparesis is permanent and unlikely to improve, unfortunately.

@jenepooh 5 жыл бұрын

@@IveGotItTwisted True. They do have stimulators for the stomach too now. Sometimes it helps. Depends on the person it seems. :/

@jenepooh 5 жыл бұрын

@@IveGotItTwisted Oh my yes... So true! Chronic illness, auto immune, etc can suck it. So tired of it all some days. Lol.

@geordiequeen6470 5 жыл бұрын

Can u do a video on pain patches????

@mirandamused 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same metor !!!! I was actually blessed and got it for free from a nurse ... I and so blessed because i wouldnt have been able to afford it straight up otherwise .. I have type 1 diabetes ... Im in canada.. I get 2 sensors every month or more depending and i pay $40 plus a tiny bit of tax for my two sensors so there about $20 each where i live

@niamh5832 4 жыл бұрын

Just a couple of things from another libre user, you can use your phone to check your blood sugars (though it does depend on the type of phone you have). Also the serial number is on the sensor itself, its along the side, it is quite small though.

@user-il4ec9iq9m 5 жыл бұрын

I'm diabetic and this was a very helpful video because I am hoping to soon switch to a sensor instead of having to always prick my fingers. Only reason why I have not yet switched is because it is not yet covered by my plan, so I would have to buy all the supplies with my own money, which would become expensive.

@IveGotItTwisted 5 жыл бұрын

Awww man I'm sorry your insurance is being a jerk and won't cover this sensor for you :( I really hope if you keep on them about how it would help and maybe be cheaper for you and them that they might cover it for you and you can have an easier time checking your levels!

@user-il4ec9iq9m 5 жыл бұрын

@@IveGotItTwisted thank you :)

@tamiz147 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was very cool. I didn't know this kind of device existed. Does it hurt if you lay on it?

@robyn6473 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, depends where you place it or how much fat you have on you're arms. Lying on it does sometimes effect the results tho. I find it gives me a false low🤷🏻‍♀️

@jadekeatingking5824 3 жыл бұрын

Scanner makes that same rapid beep for high and low blood sugar.

@elodiepearce4080 4 жыл бұрын

I have had diabetic for 4 years and I got the sensor I have gone from being high to being in a good level and got over my fear of hypos

@davidgaylord2035 4 жыл бұрын

pricked my forearm that helped also my nurse said to test a different finger and start on outside of thumb then top then outside so 15 diff sticks each hand then will be 30 sticks before doing outside of 1st thumb

@katiefinnegan5092 4 жыл бұрын

I am t1d and i used to use that sensor

@MsWillow84 5 жыл бұрын

My dad has diabetes and they asked him to trial this. Or one very similar. Although he didn’t have the sensor to check it. Apparently they both stopped working pretty much straight away, the pins were so thin they bent. Hope it works for you x

@zalirose_ 5 жыл бұрын

I have diabetes and I have a continuous glucose monitor and the needle looks really big but I'm always surprised it doesn't hurt. I have a question about the libre though do you have to calibrate it, I just thought of this question as I got a reminder to calibrate my sensor.

@xirisx1988 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering how you get your bloodsugar up with your gastroparesis?

@teesmith3460 5 жыл бұрын

Where/how do you get a sharps bin??

@aliciavomitsunicorns1815 5 жыл бұрын

Pricking your finger gets so annoying🙄 I think this is a really great solution for people who have to continuously check their blood sugar thanks for the vid love 💞

@nickn8017 4 жыл бұрын

I have type 1 diabetes as well and I use a libre

@DieAlteistwiederda 4 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who uses those and he once had to change it in a bus because said bus was stuck in traffic between our city and the city we visited that day and I just kind of build him a little wall with my jacket so people wouldn't freak out or bother him while he stuck it on. He has to put it on his legs too because of health reasons so he had to of course pull down his pants a bit to get access to that area. We made it work and laughed about it afterwards. He has type 1 diabetes.

@soy_j1260 4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late for replying, but what a great friend you are! As a type one diabetic I can say nothing hurts more than getting funny looks from people just for having to lift your shirt or pants up a bit just to see your sensor..

@holiday-td6hx 5 жыл бұрын

Amy I am interested in one of those Free Style Libre (Glucose) systems and I don't know anyone that has one. I am really super glad that you've decided to make a video about this. My Dr. seemed to be wishy washy about me having one of these, and I really want to find out how these FreeStyle Libre Systems work and if you like it use. 1. Can you shower with it and if so do you have to cover it when showering and how does it work with you are in higher heat temperatures in the Summer time(also do you have issues with it when it is winter time?) Again, thanks for showing this! :)

@yannikburgdorfer-hudlett7956 5 жыл бұрын

She said you can shower with it and it doesnt peel of.

@farahfazira3408 4 жыл бұрын

hye..after 2 weeks we need to buy the another needle to replace it?..

@catruskin2935 5 жыл бұрын

How do u keep us pain patches on.. mine peel of super fast

@reina8942 5 жыл бұрын

I've noticed it says your country is Australia on the 'About' page. Do you live in Australia? I do, and I also have EDS, POTS, and I'm looking into GP

@fricafricafresh 5 жыл бұрын

This is a really random question but my mom recently noticed my voice has changed and I don’t notice it. and she heard me listening to your video and said i sound like you despite the accent I’m from the US.. and she was like who is she and I explained your health issues and she wanted me to ask. Although you have your GI paralyzed do you have acid reflex? My mom thinks my voice has changed bc of that.. I appreciate your help!

@krystalgorman86 5 жыл бұрын

I actually suffer from diabetes type 1 and its more dangerous than 2 and this would be a great thing for me to have but can I ask did or do you have to pay for this from NHS or did you get it free on NHS because of your condition

@jadekeatingking5824 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use that sencor at it kills my arm after 2 days. So now I just do finger pricks.