LIBRE LIFE BLOGS & BRIEFINGS Tagged "beginner resources"

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What is a compression low? Causes, symptoms and ways CGM users try to avoid them

Woken by a low glucose alarm that doesn't seem right? A compression low could be the reason. Here's what causes them and the practical steps many CGM users take to reduce them.

May 31, 2026
5 min read

Comparison of adhesive CGM patch and Libreband® reusable CGM armband for keeping sensors secure

CGM armband vs patches: which is better for keeping your sensor secure?

Adhesive patches and stickers are a common way to help keep CGM sensors secure, but they are not the only option. Reusable CGM armbands offer a different approach for users dealing with accidental knocks, sport, swimming, sleep or everyday movement.

May 21, 2026
7 min read

What Is a CGM Armband? A Practical Guide for FreeStyle Libre and Dexcom Users

What is a CGM armband? Discover how reusable CGM armbands help protect FreeStyle Libre and Dexcom sensors from knocks, friction, and falling off.

May 19, 2026
6 min read

How to improve FreeStyle Libre sensor accuracy

Actions that sensor wearers can take so that scan readings will be closer to finger-prick tests.

April 14, 2021
7 min read

Identifying diabetes as a hidden disability

How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative can make life easier for those living with diabetes when wearing a Libre sensor.

September 26, 2020
2 min read