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FreeStyle Libre sensors are a technology that allows people with diabetes to see their glucose levels in real-time on their smartphone◊,◊◊,II
The sensors are small, unobtrusive, and easily applied to the back of the upper arm1. The sensors come with an applicator and use a small, flexible tip that is inserted just under the skin.
The sensor continuously measures interstitial fluid glucose levels through the whole wear period.
Start your sensor using your smartphone app◊,◊◊ to check your glucose readings in real-time and receive optional glucose alarms if they are too high or too low.¤
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1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
2. Haak, T. Diabetes Ther (2017): https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6
3. Leelarathna, L. N Engl J Med. (2022): DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2205650.
4. Evans, M. Diabetes Ther (2020): https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-019-00720-0.
5. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/body/interstitial-fluid.html [accessed September 2024].
6. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor based glucose monitoring systems.
† Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.
ǁ Glucose readings are automatically displayed in the FreeStyle LibreLink app only when your smartphone and your sensor are connected and in range
◊ The FreeStyle LibreLink app works with FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors and 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 3 app works with FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor and is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Sharing of glucose data requires registration with LibreView.
φ For a complete glycaemic picture on the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, scan once every 8 hours during signal loss.
¤ Alarms notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is within 20ft unobstructed of the reading device. Users must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on their smartphone. For FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor users, the notifications will only be recieved when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 33ft unobstructed of the reading device.
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