Painless to apply2
Easy to apply and wear, without the need for fingersticksII.
Beginning September 30, the FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors are being discontinued.
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The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that includes a sensor and an app. The sensor is applied painlessly2 to the back of your upper arm and streams glucose readings automatically to your smartphone‡ so you can know your glucose anytime with a quick glance§.
Painless to apply2
Easy to apply and wear, without the need for fingersticksII.
Affordable
More people pay $0 for FreeStyle Libre systems than any other CGMs¶1.
Discreet
The world’s smallest, thinnest*, and most discreet1 sensor.
Accurate and reliable
Proven to be accurate3 with strong, reliable connectivity3. Optional alarms# let you know the minute your glucose is too high or too low.
Before you can use your smartphone for sensor readings, you’ll need to download the Libre app. Check to see if your smartphone is compatible here.
CGM = continuous glucose monitor(ing)
- Jeniese, FreeStyle Libre 3 system user
The views expressed should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.
See how FreeStyle Libre systems are more affordable than other CGMs**.
The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is indicated for use in people with diabetes age 4 and older.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
* Among patient-applied sensors.
† or ♢ Eligible patients will receive one (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor for users with a compatible mobile phone operating system at $0 copay. The expiration date of the voucher is 60 days from the issue date. This program is available for patients with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Patients ages 18 and older are eligible to sign up and receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor. Patients ages 2–17 are eligible to receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor through their parent or guardian. This offer is void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify or rescind this offer at any time without notice. The discounts are not available to beneficiaries of Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs, residents of Massachusetts, or US territories (other than Puerto Rico). The free (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is provided as a sample and is limited to one sample per eligible person per product identification number. The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor cannot be re-sold, traded nor submitted to any third-party payer for reimbursement and is not provided as any inducement for future purchases. The free sample card is not health insurance.
‡ The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Support section of our website for more information about device compatibility before using the apps. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
§ 60-minute warm-up required when starting the sensor.
|| Fingersticks are required if your glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol during the first twelve hours.
¶ Based on prescription claims for the aggregate of patients covered by Commercial insurance, Managed Medicare, Managed Medicaid using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus competitors’ CGM systems. Does not include fee-for-service Medicare, fee-for-service Medicaid, and uninsured patients. The actual amount a patient pays may vary. The FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems require a prescription.
# Alarm notifications will only be received when alarms settings are enabled and turned on and sensor is within 33 feet unobstructed of the reading device.
** Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system versus competitors’ CGM systems, assuming annual use of one receiver (or equivalent hardware) and quantity of transmitters and/or sensors according to use life. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.
References: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 2. Alva, Shridhara, et al. "Accuracy of the Third Generation of a 14-Day Continuous Glucose Monitoring System." Diabetes Therapy 14, no. 4 (2023): 767–776. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-023-01385-6. 3. FreeStyle Libre 3 User's Manual.
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