Is the FreeStyle Libre Sensor accurate (is it the right reading)?

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.

Is the FreeStyle Libre Sensor accurate (is it the right reading)?

The FreeStyle Libre system is clinically proven to be accurate, stable and consistent over 14 days with no fingerstick calibrations. The FreeStyle Libre system has a 9.2 % MARD with 99.9% of readings in Zones A and B of the Consensus Error Grid.¹

Reference

1. Alva S, Bailey T, Brazg R, et al. Accuracy of a 14-Day Factory-Calibrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System With Advanced Algorithm in Pediatric and Adult Population With Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022;16(1):70-77.

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