FreeStyle Libre Basics

Living with diabetes on your terms is about to begin. Here, you’ll discover just how easy FreeStyle Libre is to apply, activate, and use^4,20.

FreeStyle Libre 2 reader showing a glucose reading

What you need to know.

Applying your new sensor is a lot easier than you might think – and it doesn’t require painful finger pricks¹⁰. So, why wait another moment? Let’s get started.

To begin, select an area on the back of your upper arm and follow these steps:

Selecting a site at the back of the upper arm where a sensor can be applied

Step 1

Select site on back of upper arm.

Washing the site with soap, water, and towel dry

Step 2

Wash site using plain soap and water, then towel dry.

Step 3

Clean the area with an alcohol wipe and air dry.

Once you’ve prepared the back of your upper arm, apply the sensor using the two-piece applicator.

Applying the sensor at the back of the upper arm

Step 1

Place the sensor applicator over the prepared site and push down firmly.

Removing the sensor applicator once the sensor is applied

Step 2

The sensor should now be attached to your skin.

Pressing the adhesive surrounding the sensor

Step 3

Secure by pressing down gently with your finger around the edge.

Once your sensor is applied, pair it with your reader⁴³.

Step 1

Press “Scan New Sensor” on your reader⁴³.

Step 2

Hold your device near the sensor and slowly scan it.

Step 3

You will hear a beep or feel a vibration upon activation.

60 minute countdown before the sensor is ready for scanning

Step 4

The sensor can be used to check your glucose after 60 minutes.

Your device will alert you when it’s time to replace your sensor. To remove it:

Step 1

Pull up the adhesive edge, then slowly peel it off the skin.

Step 2

A soft moisturizer can make it easier to remove.

Step 3

Discard the used sensor and apply the new one as you did before.

View video for full details.

You may also download these
helpful guides for more information.

Sensor Adhesion Guide (PDF)

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Diabetes is a

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Join the MyFreeStyle program and get helpful insights on how food and exercise affect glucose levels, advice for tracking your progress, and much more. First time user? You may qualify for a free²⁹ sensor!

Woman with a FreeStyle Libre sensor on her arm smiling while balancing on a gym ball

What you need to know.

To begin, select an area on the back of your upper arm and follow these steps:

Once you’ve prepared the back of your upper arm, apply the sensor using the two-piece applicator.

Once your sensor is applied, pair it with your reader⁴³.

Your device will alert you when it’s time to replace your sensor. To remove it:

View video for full details.

Diabetes is a

balancing act.

We are here to

support you.

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Put our digital tools to work for you.

Every glucose reading tells a story.

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At every step.

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FreeStyle Libre basics

What you need to know.

To begin, select an area on the back of your upper arm and follow these steps:

View video for full details.

Diabetes is a balancing act. We are here to support you.

You might also like:

Put our digital tools to work for you.

Every glucose reading tells a story.

Here for you. At every step.

Cookie Policy and Disclaimer

Diabetes is a

balancing act.

We are here to

support you.

Here for you.
At every step.