What is FreeStyle Libre?

FreeStyle Libre systems are continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems that show how food, meals, and exercise can impact your glucose levels to help you make informed decisions and live with diabetes — on your terms.
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Real-time readings

without finger pricks10.

FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) are small wearable sensors that sends accurate minute-to-minute glucose readings to your reader with a simple scan. Knowing your glucose can help lower your A1c27,47 over time.

Here’s how FreeStyle Libre systems can help you on your path to progress7.

The Libre sensor tracks your glucose levels, then sends data to your reader with a scan. 
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Apply easily4,5

Apply the sensor painlessly to the back of your upper arm.

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Gain insights

See your readings every minute and understand trends.

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Take action

Make decisions knowing what impacts your glucose.

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Get support

Share25 data with your healthcare team.

See the impact of every meal, every workout, and every dose8.

Blood glucose monitors (BGMs) give you a snapshot of your glucose at a single moment. But a Libre CGM system continuously tracks your glucose for a complete picture17 of where it is, where it’s been, and where it’s going. So, you can make more confident choices7.
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Discover more about the FreeStyle Libre 2 System. 

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is easy to use4 and offer excellent 15-day accuracy2 and proven clinical outcomes4,38,39.
FreeStyle Libre 2 reader
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Libre 2 system

Designed to bring ease4,20 and insight17 to glucose monitoring.
  • Know your glucose levels and where they’re headed with a quick scan of your reader8– no finger pricks10
  • Easily see patterns in your readings to learn how food, activity, and insulin impact your glucose
  • Optional real-time alarms18 help you know when to take action

Compare ways to monitor your glucose.

Use our comparison chart to see how the Libre 2 CGM compares with a Libre CGM.
 
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FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor
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How long can I wear it?

15 days

14 days

How small is it?

Roughly the size of a 5-peso coin2

Roughly the size of a 5-peso coin2

What age is eligible for use?

Age 2 and over

Age 4 and over

Can I connect it to compatible insulin pumps and smart insulin pens?

Yes, compatible insulin pumps

No

What alarms can I set?
  • Low/high glucose
  • Signal loss

None

What is the Bluetooth range?

20 feet

N/A

How is sensor data sent?

Scan with FreeStyle Libre 2 reader

Scan with FreeStyle Libre reader

How long is data stored?

8 hours

8 hours

Take advantage of an added level of support.

Woman wearing a FreeStyle Libre sensor inside the clinic with her doctor showing the AGP report

Share insights so your provider can have your back with LibreView.

Securely19 share25 your glucose data with your healthcare team to enable richer conversations16,17.

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