Hi, I live in Europe and have been using Libre since it came out, i.e. for about 1½ years. My experience is very positive compared to finger pricking, especially the fact that the sensor keeps up to I think 12 hours of readings in memory until next scanning. The reader is pretty simple, touch based and works through thick clothes, e.g. winter jackets. I is also quite solid - i have dropped mine at least 20 times and it is still working.
The provided software is good, I usually print some reports and take to my doctor when going for a control. The Hba1c estimation is more or less identical to the blood value.
Pros:
-Small and thin sensor, practically size of a 2 EUR coin, if that is telling you anything. Not attracting any attention.
-The patch on the sensor attaches well, no matter if you are hairy like I am or not
-It can handle swimming pool, even though I sometimes put a Tegaderm over it if it is close to expiry, as the glue starts to release when approaching days 12-13
- Price - a sensor costs approx 60 EUR, lasts 2 weeks
- Reliable, I have had only one sensor dying on me because the “thread” got pulled out by accident
-Easy and discreet to use everywhere - at work, in the car, on a plane, at the beach… anywhere.
Cons:
- Limited supply until now, now it is possible to order up to 6 sensors every 2 weeks
- The patch/glue does not hold (as) well in summer when the skin gets a bit sweatier
- I have had one delivery of 2 sensors showing inacurate values, differing 2-3 mmol/l (36-54 mg/dl). Fixed with a new batch of sensors
- Not a CGM - it will not warn you of highs/lows unless you are scanning. That is the reason why I am currently testing the Dexcom G5 mobile. I have had nights when I would wake up with highs or mornings when the saved readings would show that I had been low most of the night.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. I could also help out if anybody is interesting in ordering a starter pack from here.