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For children aged 4-12, a caregiver at least 18 years old is responsible for supervising, managing, and assisting them in using the FreeStyle Libre system and interpreting its readings.1
a. Finger pricks are required if glucose readings do not match symptoms or expectations.1
b. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems.2 Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. Automatic upload requires a wireless internet connection or mobile data connection.3
c. Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20ft of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone.1
d. In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 92% of patients surveyed (n=119) patients agree that it was painless or almost painless to apply the sensor.4
e. 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor.1
f. Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet.1
g. The FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System Reader (“Reader”) when used with a FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System Sensor (“Sensor”) is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with diabetes mellitus, including pregnant women. The Reader and Sensor are designed to replace blood glucose testing in the self-management of diabetes, including dosing of insulin.1
h. The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile device and operating systems.2 Please check www.LibreLinkUp.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle LibreLink 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.
i. 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.3
References
1. FSL2 Reader User Manual 2024.
2. FreeStyle LibreLink User Guide.
3. LibreView User Guide.
4. Haak T, Hanaire H, Ajjan R, Hermanns N, Riveline JP, Rayman G. Flash glucose-sensing technology as a replacement for blood glucose monitoring for the management of insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, open-label randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Therapy. 2017;8:55-73. supplementary material available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6#citeas Last accessed: October 2024.
5. Alva S, Bailey T, Brazg R, Budiman ES, Castorino K, Christiansen MP, Forlenza G, Kipnes M, Liljenquist DR, Liu H. Accuracy of a 14-day factory-calibrated continuous glucose monitoring system with advanced algorithm in pediatric and adult population with diabetes. Journal of diabetes science and technology. 2022;16(1):70-7.
