It's time to move to the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

Abbott‘s original FreeStyle Libre sensors will be discontinued in Ireland at the end of September 2024.
Find out what you need to do >

FreeStyle for every person with diabetes

 
HCP with patient image

Benefits for people living with Type 1 diabetes

Mother and daughter drawing

Benefits for children living with diabetesѰ

Try your free FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor today!

 

Benefits for people living with Type 1 diabetes

  • No more finger pricking

    The FreeStyle Libre portfolio lets you monitor your glucose levels without painful finger pricks.

  • Real-time glucose readings every minute with the FreeStyle Libre 2 systemǁ

    With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, just a quick glance at your smartphone gives you real-time glucose values – and where they're heading.◊,ǁ

  • Reduced time in hypoglycaemia & increased time in target1

    Checking your glucose values whenever you need them makes it easier to avoid hypoglycaemia and in turn, to spend more time in target range.

two woman standing and talking, wearing FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors
 

Benefits for people living with Type 2 diabetes

  • More confidence in managing your diabetes3

    The FreeStyle Libre 2 system make it easier to have an eye on your glucose levels. Anytime, anywhere.

  • Better understanding of how your lifestyle impacts your diabetes

    The more readings you get, the better you see how certain foods and types of exercise impact your glucose levels. This can help you make lifestyle decisions that positively impact your glycaemic control.

  • Goodbye to routine finger pricks

    Easily check your glucose levels and where they're headed – without finger pricks, but just a quick glance at your smartphone.◊,ǁ

woman swimming and wearing FreeStyle Libre Sensor
 

Benefits for children living with diabetesѰ

  • Easy and painless

    Application of the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors is easy and painless2, removing the need for finger pricks which can be distressing, particularly for children.Ѱ

  • Peace of mind4 through the night

    Receive alarms if your child’s glucose levels rise or fall,¤ even while they’re asleep.Ѱ This removes the need for proactive glucose checks throughout the night, resulting in a better night’s sleep for you and your child.

  • More safety through remote monitoring

    With the FreeStyle LibreLink and LibreLinkUp§ apps, you can keep up-to-date with your child’s glucose levels, anytime, anywhere, even when they're asleep.

Mother and daughter with sensor baking
 

Benefits during pregnancy5

  • More confidence in managing your diabetes during pregnancy2

    Regular glucose monitoring is an important step towards a healthy pregnancy and birth.6 The FreeStyle Libre portfolio offers more glucose information to make it a lot easier for you.

  • Real-time glucose readings with the FreeStyle Libre 2 systemǁ

    With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, you get a reading every minute, 1440 readings per day – in a phase of life when it matters most.

  • More time in target range7

    You can use the FreeStyle Libre portfolio to help you stay in your target range. It shows you how food, activity and insulin affect glucose levels and allow you to monitor your glucose levels even at nighttime.φ

FreeStyle Libre pregnant patient

Making glucose monitoring easy2 for everyone

Discover how the FreeStyle Libre portfolio of products and apps can help manage glucose levels with ease and confidence for people aged 4 and older.

The FreeStyle Libre portfolio of products: FreeStyle Libre 2 sesnor and a screenshot of daily glucose pattern on FreeStyle LibreLink app, next to a screenshot of LibreLinkUp log in page, next to a screenshot of a notification received from the LibreLinkUp app
The FreeStyle Libre portfolio of products: FreeStyle Libre 2 sesnor and a screenshot of daily glucose pattern on FreeStyle LibreLink app, next to a screenshot of LibreLinkUp log in page, next to a screenshot of a notification received from the LibreLinkUp app
The FreeStyle Libre portfolio of products: FreeStyle Libre 2 sesnor and a screenshot of daily glucose pattern on FreeStyle LibreLink app, next to a screenshot of LibreLinkUp log in page, next to a screenshot of a notification received from the LibreLinkUp app
Mother and son smiling

Type 1 Times 2

By Mary Murphy, an engineer, a person with Type 1 and a parent of a child with Type 1.

A mother holding her daughter in front of a sunflower field. The daughter's FreeStyle Libre sensor is visible on the back of her upper arm.

Making the same childhood memories.

I think it’s fair to say we’ve all had an extremely tough year.

References & Disclaimers 

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Not real patient or data.

Ѱ For children aged 4-12, a caregiver at least 18 years old is responsible for supervising, managing, and assisting them in using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system and interpreting its readings.

† Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.

* FreeStyle Libre systems refers to the FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 2 systems. 

ǁ Glucose readings are automatically displayed in the FreeStyle LibreLink app only when your smartphone and sensor are connected and in range. 

◊ The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink may require registration with LibreView.

¤ The FreeStyle Libre 2 system has optional glucose alarms. Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20ft of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone.

‡ 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor.

₸ Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water for a maximum of 30 minutes. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet.

§ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp requires registration with LibreView. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by the app. 

> Transfer of glucose data between applications depends on internet connectivity.

φ When using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, users only need to scan during signal loss for a complete glycaemic picture.

1. Bolinder, J. et al, Lancet (2016): http://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31535-5.

2. Haak, T., Diabetes Ther. (2017): https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6

3. Fokkert M. BMJ Open Diab Res Care (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000809

4. Hilliard, M., et al. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. (2019): https:/doi.org/10.1089/dia.2019.0142

5. Scott, Eleanor M., et al. Accuracy, User Acceptability, and Safety Evaluation for the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System When Used by Pregnant Women with Diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 20.3 (2018):180-188

6. NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Diabetes in pregnancy Quality standard [QS109] January 2016.

7. Leelarathna, L. N Engl J Med. (2022). DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2205650

 

ADC-57761 v4.0

 

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...