To obtain a glucose reading, users simply perform a quick, painless^a 1-second scan of the Reader over the Sensor. This easy scan gives user more information than blood glucose monitoring without the need for finger pricking^b. The FreeStyle Libre system also offers software to generate concise reports that provide a clear analysis of the user’s glucose data.¹

a. In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 92% of patients surveyed (n=119) patients agree that it was painless or almost painless to apply the sensor. 

b. Finger pricks are required if glucose readings do not match symptoms or expectations.²

References

1. Haak T, Hanaire H, Ajjan R, Hermanns N, Riveline JP, Rayman G. Flash Glucose-Sensing Technology as a Replacement for Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Management of Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes: a Multicenter, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Ther. 2017;8(Suppl 1):S1-15.

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