What is FreeStyle Libre?

A glucose monitoring system that helps you live with diabetes – on your terms.
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Glucose Readings without finger pricks

Real-time readings

without finger pricks10.

FreeStyle Libre systems feature small wearable sensors that send accurate minute-to-minute glucose readings to your app or reader and can help lower your A1c27, over time.

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

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

Apply the sensor painlessly 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

Share25 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 a Libre CGM system continuously tracks your glucose for a complete picture17 of where it is, where it’s been, and where it’s going. So, you can make confident choices7.

Discover more about the FreeStyle Libre 2 System. 

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is easy to use4 and offer excellent 15-day accuracy2 and proven clinical outcomes4,39.

 

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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 smartphone8,12 – no finger pricks10
  • Easily see patterns in your readings to learn how food, activity, and insulin impact your glucose

Compare Sensors.

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

15 days

14 days

How small is it?

5mm in height and 35 mm in diameter

5mm in height and 35 mm in diameter

What age is eligible for use?

Age 2 and over

Age 4 and over

What alarms can I set?
  • Low/high glucose
  • Signal loss

None

What is the Bluetooth range?

6 meters

6 meters

How is sensor data sent?

Streamed with the FreeStyle LibreLink smartphone app or scanned with a reader

Scan with FreeStyle LibreLink smartphone app or reader

How long is data stored?

8 hours

8 hours

Take advantage of an added level of support.

Abbott LibreLinkUp

Help loved ones support you on your journey with LibreLinkUp.

Share25 your glucose data securely19 with family, friends, and caregivers to give them peace of mind3.
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Share insights so your provider can have your back with LibreView.

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

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