Take the mystery out of diabetes management with MyFreeStyle

Sign up for the MyFreeStyle GETTING STARTED program and get the most out of your FreeStyle Libre 2 system. Plus, when you register, you can request a FREE FreeStyle Libre 2 trial kit!*

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#1 sensor worldwide1†
#1 sensor worldwide1†
#1 sensor worldwide1†

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What MyFreeStyle offers…

Joining MyFreeStyle is FREE and includes:

  • The GETTING STARTED webinar – A live online event that will teach you how to use the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

  • A FREE FreeStyle Libre 2 trial kit* for those who qualify during registration

  • Ongoing support, from product news and info to educational advice and tips

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)

What you’ll get out of it…

Learn how to:

  • Apply and use the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

  • Read and understand your scans and patterns

  • See how food choices impact your glucose levels

  • Share your glucose information with your diabetes care team and caregivers

  • Manage your diabetes with confidence!

Setting up and using your FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

Step 1: Download the FreeStyle Libre 2 app§

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.

Step 2: Apply your sensor

  • 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.

    Step 1

  • Use an alcohol wipe to disinfect the skin and allow the area to air-dry before proceeding.

    Step 2

  • 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.**

    Step 3

  • 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.‡‡

    Step 4

For complete application instructions, please see the product insert in the sensor kit.

Step 3: Start your new sensor

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.

  1. Open the app.
  2. Tap Scan new sensor.
  3. Scan your sensor to activate it. Don’t move your phone until you hear the tone, or feel the vibration.
  4. Your sensor will be ready to scan for your first glucose reading in 1 hour.

You’ll see a countdown on your screen to let you know when you can start scanning.

Step 4: Continue scanning often

The more you scan, the more you’ll know about your glucose levels. In general, it’s a good idea to scan:

  • In the morning before you’ve eaten to check your fasting glucose level
  • After meals to check your postprandial glucose level
  • Before and after exercise

 

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:

  1. Berard L, Virdi N, Dunn TC. Canadian real-world analysis of flash glucose monitoring and impact on glycemic control. Poster presented at: Diabetes Canada Conference; October 2-5, 2019; Winnipeg, MB.

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.