Tag: Libre2

  • The Night I Almost Died

    The Night I Almost Died

    I write a lot. Most recently it has been about information security, movie reviews, so-called AI, and a few other topics. It’s been four years since I blogged about my poor experience with Abbott’s Libre2 glucose sensor technology and all the shortcomings. Since then I have tweeted to them a considerable amount when my continuous…

  • Abbott, the Libre 2 App, and No Common Sense

    Abbott, the Libre 2 App, and No Common Sense

    For those familiar with continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you may be familiar with the Abbott FreeStyle Libre device. It is an extremely popular device that is based on Near-field communication (NFC) where the wearer uses their phone to poll the device attached to their body. NFC is convenient but very low range; it’s the same…