Why can't the FreeStyle Libre Sensor be worn on the abdomen? When will we get the indication for it?

Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose. If you have symptoms that do not match the Sensor glucose reading or suspect that your reading may be inaccurate, check the reading by conducting a finger stick test using a blood glucose meter. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your glucose readings, consult your health care professional.

Why can't the FreeStyle Libre Sensor be worn on the abdomen? When will we get the indication for it?

The FreeStyle Libre system is only approved for use on the back of the upper arm as this was used to collect data in our pivotal clinical studies.¹

Reference

1. FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system User's Manual.

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Why can't the FreeStyle Libre Sensor be worn on the abdomen? When will we get the indication for it?

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