What is diabetes?
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![]() | Start your journeyGet clear, simple guidance on what your diagnosis means and how to start managing it, one step at a time.
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![]() | New to diabetes |
There’s a lot to learn at first. Let’s break down the different types of diabetes together. | |
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![]() | Your first sensor, step by step |
Our sensor supports you around the clock, helping you monitor your glucose levels throughout the day¤. | |
CGM sensors measure glucose differently from fingerprick† tests, helping you better understand your readings.
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Learn how continuous glucose monitoring can make diabetes management easier, with fewer interruptions to your day.
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An easy introduction to setting up your FreeStyle Libre systems‡, reading your glucose data, and building confidence in your first few days.
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Your first few days | |
Explore simple guides to help you understand what your glucose data means and how it can support diabetes management. | |
Discover the early glucose patterns you may notice in your first few days, from morning rises to mealtime peaks and activity dips.
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See how your glucose data can help you spot patterns and make more informed choices.
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![]() | Meet your care team |
Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be done alone. Easily share your glucose data with your care team. | |

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† Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.
§ 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.
₼ 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 device 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.
¤ Glucose readings are automatically displayed in the FreeStyle LibreLink app only when your smartphone and sensor are connected and in range.
‡ FreeStyle Libre systems refer to FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems
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