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What is FreeStyle Libre?

A glucose monitoring system that helps you live with diabetes – on your terms.
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Real-time readings

without fingersticks10.

FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) are small wearable sensors that sends accurate minute-to-minute glucose readings to your app or reader. Knowing your glucose can help lower your A1c27,47 over time.

Here’s how FreeStyle Libre 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 FreeStyle 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.
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Discover more about the FreeStyle Libre 2 System. 

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is easy to use4 and offer excellent 14-day accuracy2 and proven clinical outcomes4,38,39.
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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 your smartphone8,34 – no fingersticks10
  • Easily see patterns in your readings to learn how food, activity, and insulin impact your glucose
Get The Details

Take advantage of an added level of support.

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Help loved ones support you on your journey with LibreLinkUp21.

Share26 your glucose data securely48 with family, friends, and caregivers to give them peace of mind3.
Learn More
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Share26 insights so your provider can have your back with LibreView24.

Securely19 share26 your glucose data with your healthcare team to enable richer conversations16,17.
Learn More

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Getting started with FreeStyle Libre.

See how easy it is to apply4,5, set up2, and use4 your FreeStyle Libre system 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 gives you a complete picture17 of where your glucose is and where it’s headed so you can see what affect your glucose levels.
Understand Your Data
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