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Introducing the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

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The ease of the FreeStyle Libre system, now with optional glucose alarms

FreeStyle Libre 2 System


  • For patients aged 4 and older with diabetes, giving parents and caregivers the freedom to breathe easy and sleep well at night

  • Optional glucose alarms to let you know the minute your glucose is too high or too low

  • The FREE FreeStyle Libre 2 app* lets you monitor your glucose using your iPhone or Android phone with a FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor, making it easy1 for you to keep track of your glucose information on a single device

  • No confirmatory finger pricks required for treatment decisions, even when glucose is low, falling or rapidly changing†

Watch Introducing the FreeStyle Libre 2 video

Check out the FreeStyle Libre 2 system and see how this breakthrough innovation allows you to have more freedom in your day-to-day life.

FreeStyle Libre 2 app

Download the new FreeStyle Libre 2 app* for FREE!


FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors ONLY work with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app.* Use the matching sensors and app to ensure your FreeStyle Libre 2 system works.


Customizable alarms that alert you, so you can take action!

  • Low Glucose Alarm notifies you if your glucose drops below the level that you set.
  • High Glucose Alarm notifies you if your glucose rises above the level that you set.
  • Signal Loss Alarm notifies you if your sensor has not communicated with your FreeStyle Libre 2 app* for 20 minutes and you are not receiving Low or High Glucose Alarms.

To receive alarms, they must be turned on and your phone should be within 6 meters (20 ft) of you at all times. If you are out of range, you may not receive them.

The alarms are customizable; you can turn them on or off, and adjust sound and vibration.

You have more options when it comes to ordering your FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors! Available at your local pharmacy or online.

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For parents and caregivers using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

LibreLinkUp mobile app§

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  • Share your glucose readings from your phone using the FreeStyle Libre 2 app*
  • Optional alarms liberate children and parents from the hassles of glucose monitoring1
  • Interactive, 12-hour glucose graph lets caregivers or loved ones see your target range and how your glucose has changed over time

Using the LibreLinkUp app,§ your family and/or caregiver can receive your glucose readings, 12-hour history and alarm notifications remotely. This allows your loved ones or caregiver to stay connected and automatically receive the latest glucose data and alarms.

Tips for kids

Download this handy tool for kids using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

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What you need to know about the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

Browse the FAQs below to find answers to questions you might have about the upcoming FreeStyle Libre 2 system, apps and software.

 

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Who is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system for?

 

What are the differences between the FreeStyle Libre system and the FreeStyle Libre 2 system?

 

How much does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system cost?

 

Will the FreeStyle Libre 2 system be covered by my province?

 

Will the FreeStyle Libre 2 system be covered by my insurance company?

 

Is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system compatible with FreeStyle Libre sensors, readers and the FreeStyle LibreLink app?¶¶

 

Will there be a new app for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system?

 

How do Low and High Glucose Alarms work?

 

How do I start my FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app?*

 

Does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system have the same accuracy as the original FreeStyle Libre system?

 

Does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system communicate with an insulin pump?

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 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. Finger pricks are required if readings 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 website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 requires registration with LibreView.
† Finger pricks are required if readings do not match symptoms or expectations.
‡ Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet.
§ 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 the FreeStyle Libre 2 app 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.
¶ 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor.
** Scanning the sensor does not require lancets.
†† For people managing diabetes with insulin.
‡‡ For residents of Quebec, the following two criteria must be met: intensive insulin therapy (insulin pump treatment of ≥3 insulin injections per day), and frequent hypoglycemic events during the last year.
§§ For people over 18 years of age with type 1 diabetes.
¶¶ The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre reader have similar but not identical features. A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycemia or impending hypoglycemia is reported by the FreeStyle LibreLink app or when symptoms do not match the app readings. The FreeStyle Libre sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre reader that started it or the FreeStyle LibreLink app that started it. A sensor started by the FreeStyle Libre reader will also communicate with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
*** The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers. Please check www.libreview.com for additional information.

References:

1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care.
2. FreeStyle Libre 2 Performance Insert.
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