Explore the features of the FreeStyle Libre system
Select an area on the back of your upper arm, avoiding areas with moles, scarring, or recent insulin injections. Select a different site than the one most recently used.
Preparing your skin is an important step toward ensuring adhesion. Watch the sensor adhesion videos in the support section of this website for tips on how to prepare your skin before application
The sensor pack and sensor applicator are packaged as a set .
Check your smartphone is compatible to download and use the FreeStyle LibreLink app†
Note that the FreeStyle LibreLink application is only compatible with select phone models that have the NFC functionality. Many smartphone models are already compatible with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Here is a list of models that are compatible.
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*Fingersticks are required if glucose readings do not match symptoms or expectations.
† The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre reader have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required if readings do not match symptoms or expectations. The FreeStyle Libre sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre reader that started it or the FreeStyle LibreLink app that started it. A sensor started by the FreeStyle Libre reader will also communicate with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. The FreeStyle LibreLinkapp is only compatible with certain NFC enabled mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
1. Bailey Timothy., et al. The Performance and Usability of a Factory-Calibrated Flash Glucose Monitoring System. Diabetes Technology &Therapeutics.2015;17(11):787-794
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