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FreeStyle Libre - What is CGM

FreeStyle Libre - What is CGM

What is CGM?

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device helps you track your glucose levels throughout the day and night2. This can become a great way to stay updated on trends on whether your glucose levels are going up, down or staying steady

How CGM works?

1. Sensor Application

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) sensor is a self-applied device that sits partially beneath the skin

2. Data Insights

It measures interstitial glucose levels at regular intervals, which the FreeStyle LibreLink App* can then18 scan for more detailed data insights

3. Scanning the readings

With every painless6 scan, the FreeStyle LibreLink App* displays the current glucose reading and a glucose trend arrow that shows if glucose levels are going up, going down or staying steady

Why should I use CGM?

Get a full picture

CGM shows you where your glucose levels were, where they are and where they’re headed. It also helps you see the impact of food and physical activity on your glucose levels so you can see trends and patterns.

No finger pricks1

CGM uses a small sensor paired with your FreeStyle LibreLink App*, which saves you from the pain of finger pricks1

Feel in control

CGM is clinically proven to significantly reduce hypoglycemia5 while also lowering HbA1c levels5,6

Disclaimer - Images are for illustration purpose only. No actual patient data. Any person depicted in the photos is a model

Abbreviations: BGM: blood glucose monitoring; CGM: continuous glucose monitoring;