Note: The trial kit* provides a sensor that is designed to work with your existing iPhone or Android device. For more details on device compatibility, download the Compatibility Guide (PDF 69 KB)
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Note: The trial kit* provides a sensor that is designed to work with your existing iPhone or Android device. For more details on device compatibility, download the Compatibility Guide (PDF 69 KB)
When you download the FreeStyle Libre 2 app,§ you can use your phone to scan your sensor and monitor your glucose. Note that FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors only work with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app.§
This app is free and available for iPhone and Android devices. Once downloaded, open the app and follow the onscreen instructions to get set up.
Select a site on the back of your upper arm, avoiding any scars, moles or lumps. Wash the area with plain soap (non-moisturizing, fragrance-free) and water, and then dry.
Use an alcohol wipe to disinfect the skin and allow the area to air-dry before proceeding.¶
Peel open the lid on the sensor pack and unscrew the cap from the sensor applicator. Line up the dark marks on the sensor applicator and the sensor pack. On a hard, flat surface, press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it comes to a stop and then lift to remove it from the sensor pack.**
Apply the sensor by placing the applicator over the cleaned site and pressing down firmly until the sensor is in place.†† Gently pull the sensor applicator away from your arm and check that the sensor is secure.‡‡
For complete application instructions, please see the product insert in the sensor kit.
Follow these steps to activate your sensor and connect it to your FreeStyle Libre 2 app. You’ll start getting glucose readings after 1 hour.
You’ll see a countdown on your screen to let you know when you can start scanning.
The more you scan, the more you’ll know about your glucose levels. In general, it’s a good idea to scan:
Did you know that people who scan more frequently have improved diabetes control?1
How to scan
Hold your device within 4 cm of your sensor to scan right through your clothes.§§
When to scan
Scan at least once every 8 hours to avoid gaps in your daily graph.
Key times to scan:
Before and after meals or snacks
Before and after exercise or other physical activity
Before sleep and after waking up
When you feel symptoms of low glucose (hypoglycemia)
* Sensors are available for eligible patients who meet the labelling requirements of 4 years or older with diabetes. Limit: one per registrant.
† The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers. Please check www.libreview.com for additional information.
‡ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle Libre 2 requires registration with LibreView. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by the app.
§ The FreeStyle Libre 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader that started it or the FreeStyle Libre 2 app that started it. The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Compatibility Guide (PDF 69 kB) for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 requires registration with LibreView.
¶ Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from an insulin injection site. To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, you should select a different site other than the one most recently used.
** CAUTION: Do NOT use if the sensor pack or the sensor applicator seems to be damaged or already opened. Do NOT use if past expiration date. The sensor applicator now contains a needle. Do NOT touch inside the sensor applicator or put it back into the sensor pack.
†† CAUTION: Do NOT push down on the sensor applicator until placed over prepared site to prevent unintended results or injury.
‡‡ Applying the sensor may cause bruising or bleeding. If there is bleeding that does not stop, remove the sensor and apply a new one at a different site. Make sure the sensor is secure after application.
§§ The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 1 cm to 4 cm of the sensor.
Reference:
The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in adults aged 18 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
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