Managing Your Diabetes

Explore our articles and arm yourself with the knowledge to manage your diabetes.

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Learn more about diabetes.

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I have diabetes. Can a sensor-based glucose monitoring system help me lower my A1c?

Make food and activity decisions with a better picture of your glucose levels. Here’s how.

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Know the benefits of sensor-based glucose monitoring vs. blood sugar monitoring.

Blood glucose meters rely on blood from finger pricks to provide glucose readings. Learn how sensor-based glucose monitoring is different.

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What is A1c and why does it matter?

A1c is a measurement of average glucose levels over time. Find out how A1c is measured, what affects it, and why it matters for people with diabetes.

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3 goals to help you better manage your diabetes.

Want help to better manage your diabetes? Research shows that focusing on these three goals are key.

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Understanding time in range.

How much time are your glucose levels within your recommended target range each day?

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A closer look at hypoglycemia.

Get the facts on why hypoglycemia is important to watch for, common symptoms and risk factors, and what to do if you experience it.

How is hypoglycemia treated and prevented?

Learn what you need to do if you're experiencing a hypo, depending on how severe it is, and get tips for prevention.

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Living with diabetes? 4 steps to eat well and eat food you love.

Thankfully, it's a myth that people with diabetes need to avoid carbs. Get nutrition tips and food swaps.

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6 surprisingly fun activities to help lower your A1c.

Activities don’t need to be hard or time-consuming. Just move more and have fun. Check out these ideas.

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Diabetes can take a toll on your mental wellbeing.

Diabetes is more than a physical condition. Learn how diabetes impacts mental health and get tips to take care of yourself and to find resources to help.

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Diabetes is a balancing act. We can help.

Join the MyFreeStyle program for helpful advice on using your sensor-based glucose monitoring system, tracking progress, and celebrating wins.

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Getting started with FreeStyle Libre systems.

See how easy it is to apply^4, and use⁴FreeStyle Libre systems for the first time and gain valuable insights into your glucose trends.

Learn The Basics

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Every glucose reading tells a story.

FreeStyle Libre systems give you a complete picture¹⁷ of where your glucose is and where it’s headed so you can see what affects your glucose levels.

Understand Your Data

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.