What is Libre?

With solutions for every diabetes need, Libre systems provide innovative sensors, actionable insights, and easy connections into one system, so you can live with diabetes—on your terms.
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Everything you need to help manage glucose, in one system.

  • Accurate5, and reliable glucose readings in real-time.
  • Actionable glucose insights to help you make more confident7 choices.
  • Seamless connections21,26 to keep your care teams and loved ones informed.

Here’s how FreeStyle Libre systems can help you on your path to progress7.

The FreeStyle Libre sensor continuously tracks your glucose levels, then sends data to your app13 or reader43. 
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Apply easily4,5

Apply the sensor painlessly4 to the back of your upper arm.

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Gain insights

See your readings every minute and understand trends.

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Take action

Make decisions knowing what impacts your glucose.

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Get support

Share26 data with your loved ones and/or healthcare team.

See the impact of every meal, every workout, and every dose8.

Blood glucose monitors (BGMs) give you a snapshot of your glucose at a single moment. 
But FreeStyle Libre CGM systems continuously track your glucose for a complete picture17 of where it is, where it's been, and where it's going. 
So, you can make more confident choices7.
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Discover which system is best for you.

FreeStyle Libre systems are easy to use4,20, offer excellent 15-day accuracy2, and have proven clinical outcomes4,38,39.
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NEWEST

FreeStyle Libre 3 system

Make more informed decisions7 in the moment with our next-gen CGM system.
  • World’s smallest, thinnest11, and most discreet2 sensor
  • Accurate2, real-time glucose readings sent directly
to your reader13, every minute
  • Best-in-class connectivity23 for reliable readings
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FreeStyle Libre 2 system

Designed to bring ease4,20 and insight17 
to glucose monitoring.
  • Know your glucose levels and where 
they’re headed with a quick glance at your smartphone34 — no finger pricks10
  • Easily see patterns in your readings to learn how food, activity, and insulin impact your glucose
  • Optional real-time alarms18 help you know 
when to take action

Take advantage of an added level of support.

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Help loved ones support you on your journey with LibreLinkUp app21.

Share25 your glucose data securely48 with family, friends, and caregivers to give them peace of mind3.
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Share25 insights so your provider can have your back with LibreView24.

Securely19 share25 your glucose data with your healthcare team to enable richer conversations16,17.

Compare Sensors.

Use our comparison chart to see which sensor is right for you.
 
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FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor
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FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor
How long can I wear it?

15 days31

15 days30

How small is it?

21 x 2.9 mm2

35 x 5mm2

What age is eligible for use?

Age 2 and over31

Age 2 and over30

What alarms can I set?
  • Low/high glucose31
  • Signal loss31
  • Low/high glucose30
  • Signal loss30
What is the Bluetooth range?
33 feet18 /10 meters18

20 feet18 /6 meters18

How is sensor data sent?

Streams to the Libre 3 reader43

Streams to the LibreLink smartphone app and Libre 2 reader43

How long is data stored?

15 days31

8 hours30

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