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Optional Glucose Alarms

with the FreeStyle Libre 2 system

Optional glucose alarms available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor and the FreeStyle LibreLink app let you know the minute your glucose is too low or too high.¤

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5x faster readings

5x more readings power up to 5x faster alarms1 that let you know the minute your glucose is too high or too
low.¤

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Easy to set up and use

Optional glucose alarms are easy to turn on, easy to customise low and high glucose alarm ranges and easy to adjust sound and vibration.2

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Accuracy at every level

You can rely on proven alarm accuracy at every glucose level.2

How it works

  • Activate

    Choose to set a low glucose alarm, high glucose alarm or both. The Signal Loss Alarm automatically turns on the first time you turn the Low or High Glucose Alarm on.

  • Alarm

    Automatically receive an alarm the minute your glucose is too low or high, even overnight.¤

  • Act

    Use your glucose reading, trend arrow, and glucose graph to take appropriate action right away.

A boy sleeping in his bed with his sensor visible on his arm.

 

How to set alarms on the FreeStyle LibreLink app

To receive alarms on your compatible smartphone, you must start your new FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with the FreeStyle LibreLink app.Ω

 

Step 1 - Tap Alarms in the menu. Step 2 - Tap Low Glucose Alarm and turn on alarm (alarms are off by default). Step 3 - Scroll to select Low Glucose Value. Step 4 - Tap Alarm Tone and make your tone choice. Step 5 -Set your High Glucose Alarm using the same steps

 

How to set glucose alarms on the LibreLinkUp app§

With the LibreLinkUp app, family members and friends can receive your real-time glucose readings and customise glucose alarms.^ For more information about connecting and sharing glucose information with caregivers, go to the LibreLinkUp page. To set up alarms on LibreLinkUp, follow the instructions below.

First, connect and share glucose information with the caregiver via the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Next, open the LibreLinkUp app and tap the Notification Settings icon. Toggle the Glucose Alarms on.

How to activate alarm notifications on a smartphone

To receive optional glucose alarms on your smartphone, you need to make sure you have notifications enabled for the app. If you didn't enable all notifications and permissions during app set up, how you do it now depends on wether which app you're using and your phone's operating system.

 

Enable notifications on iPhone

  •  Open Settings on your iPhone.

  •  Go to notifications and select the FreeStyle LibreLink app

  • Enable Allow notifications

  • Tap to highlight the Lock Screen, Notification Centre, and Banners options to enable all notifications.

If you use Do Not Disturb mode on your phone:

Turn off Do Not Disturb mode or select to turn on Override Do Not Disturb in your alarm settings. Do this if you want the alarm to always play a sound and appear on the lock screen even if your phone is muted or Do Not Disturb is on.

Note: You must accept the app's permission request for Critical Alerts to use this feature. You can also enable the Critical Alerts setting directly from the app's notification settings.

Animated FreeStyle Libre App captured on a smartphone with the FreeStyle Libre sensor next to it.

How to make sure you don't miss your alarms

There are some things you can do to make sure you don't miss any glucose alarms:

 

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Keep the smartphone's Bluetooth on

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Make sure your phone is within 20 feet of you at all times, unobstructed

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Do not force close the FreeStyle LibreLink app - let it run in the background

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Turn Do Not Disturb off or choose to override Do Not Disturb in your alarm settingsǁ

What to do if you receive a signal loss alarm

To continue receiving low or high glucose alarms, check the following steps:

  • Ensure that your smartphone is within 20 feet of you at all times, unobstructed.

  • Do not force close the app – keep it running in the background.

  • Turn off Do Not Disturb mode or select Override Do Not Disturbǁ in your alarm settings.

  • You must accept the app’s permission request for Critical Alerts to turn off Do Not Disturb mode. Or enable the Critical Alerts setting directly from the app’s notification settings.

  • Keep your Bluetooth switched on.

A screenshot of a LibreLink app signal loss notificatio on a smartphone

References & Disclaimers

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

◊ 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.

¤ Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20ft of the reading device.

Ω Patients choose which device they want to receive alarms: FreeStyle Libre 2 reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app. They must start their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that selected device. Once the patient scans their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that device, they can receive alarms only on that device. 

§ 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. 

^ Glucose alarms will transfer to the LibreLinkUp app when users are connected and alarms are enabled on the FreeStyle LibreLink app.

ǁ Do not disturb mode will prevent you from receiving alarms unless you allow critical alerts. You must accept the app’s permission to request for critical alerts during app setup. To override  Do not disturb (DND) in your alarm settings , you first need to turn on a glucose alarm to access the DND setting.

1. Dexcom G6 CGM User Guide and Medtronic Guardian Connect System User Guide.

2. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

3. Please see the FreeStyle Libre LibreLink User Manual for complete instructions.

4. 3.9 mmol/L is the default Low Glucose Alarm level and can be set between 3.3-5.6 mmol/L.

5. 13.3 mmol/L is the default High Glucose Alarm level and can be set between 6.7-22.2 mmol/L.

 

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