The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. It includes our latest technology, the Libre 3 Plus sensor and the Libre app†.
The sensor is applied painlessly3 to the back of your upper arm and can be worn for up to 15 days2—even while bathing, swimming‡, playful activity, and exercising.
It streams glucose readings automatically to your smartphone† so you can know your glucose anytime§ with a quick glance.
Ready to talk to your or your child’s doctor about Libre CGM systems?
Use our guide for tips to start the conversation and ask about a prescription for the Libre 3 Plus sensor. To learn more about Libre systems for kids, click here.
Our 15-day sensor and compatible insulin pumps create one easy§§, single-app experience.
Make in-the-moment food choices.
The Libre 3 Plus sensor, along with Libre Assist||||, can help you predict the impact of food on your glucose¶¶.
Snap.
Take a photo of your meal.
Predict.
Libre Assist|||| predicts how your food can impact glucose¶¶.
Know.
Get personalized food suggestions## to help lower glucose impact.
Our Getting Started Guide can help you make the choice that’s right for you or your child. Read it now for a walk-through on how to painlessly apply and wear3 the sensor, check glucose levels, and understand the difference between CGM and traditional blood glucose monitoring (BGM).
— Jeniese, FreeStyle Libre 3 system user
The views expressed should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.
The FreeStyle Libre 3 system includes the Libre 3 Plus sensor, Libre 3 sensor, Libre 3 app, Libre app, and the Libre 3 reader.
FreeStyle Libre 3 system is cleared to be used by children 4 years and older with Libre 3 sensor and 2 years and older with Libre 3 Plus sensor.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply.
* Among patient-applied sensors.
† The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Support section of our website for more information about device compatibility before using the apps. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
‡ Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.
§ 60-minute warm-up required when starting the sensor.
|| Fingersticks are required if your glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol during the first twelve hours.
¶ Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system versus competitors’ prescription CGM systems, assuming annual use of one receiver (or equivalent hardware) and quantity of transmitters and/or sensors according to use life. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.
# Alarm notifications will only be received when alarms settings are enabled and turned on and sensor is within 33 feet unobstructed of the reading device.
** The user’s device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to automatically upload to LibreView and to transfer to connected LibreLinkUp app users.
†† Check the support section of www.librelinkup.com for information about mobile device and operating system compatibility. LibreLinkUp is not intended to be used for dosing decisions or to replace self-monitoring practices as advised by a physician, and requires registration with LibreView.
‡‡ The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.
§§ Based on sensor features including up to 15-day wear period, automatic readings every minute, accuracy data, and single-app setup with automated insulin delivery systems.
|||| Libre Assist is a feature within Libre app that uses generative artificial intelligence to provide information on how foods could impact your glucose levels. Generative artificial intelligence may not always be accurate, and it should not be used to make treatment decisions.
¶¶ Predicted glucose impact is based on user-provided food data and may differ from actual impact, which depends on sensor readings and factors like activity, stress, medication, and alcohol. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
## Personalized food suggestions are based on food preference information inputted by the user.
References: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 2. FreeStyle Libre 3 User’s Manual. 3. Alva, Shridhara, et al. “Accuracy of a 15-day Factory-Calibrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System With Improved Sensor Design.” Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (2025): 19322968251329364. https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968251329364.
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