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Know your glucose and where it is trending - Now you know

Know your glucose and where it is trending - Now you know

Know your glucose levels and how they are trending; without a finger prick††

Discover the FreeStyle Libre system

Reader and Sensor

What is it?

A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system consisting of a handheld reader, and a glucose sensor worn on your arm.15

Glucose sensor viewed side on, showing tiny filament on the side that sticks to your skin.

How does it work?

The sensor uses a thin, flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose levels continuously for 8 hours.15,17

The handheld reader being held over a glucose sensor on someone's arm.

How do you use it?

Use your handheld reader to scan the glucose sensor without the need to prick your fingers.††15

FreeStyle Libre has been shown to be reliable and accurate when compared to
blood glucose monitoring.†16,22

How does the FreeStyle Libre system work?

FreeStyle Libre measures glucose in interstitial fluid (ISF)

BGM vs CGM - Comparing how a needle goes much deeper into the skin than the FreeStyle Libre thin filament.

** Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. †† Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. † Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care. # The FreeStyle Libre reader can capture data from within 1cm to 4cm of the sensor, even through clothing. § Sensor dimensions: 35mm x 5mm Weight: 5 grams. ^ Based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.

Abbreviations: CGM: continuous glucose monitoring; ISF: interstitial fluid.

References: 2. Alva S, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022;16(1):70-77. 9. Cengiz E, and Tamborlane WV. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2009;11 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S11-S16. doi:10.1089/dia.2009.0002. 15. FreeStyle Libre 2 User Manual (EU). 17. Haak T, et al. Diabetes Therapy 2017;8:55-73. 22. Seibold A, J Diabetes Sci Technol 2021;15(3):713-714. 23. Unger J, et al. Postgraduate Medicine 2020;132:305-313.

The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with diabetes mellitus. The indication for children (age 4 – 17) is limited to those who are supervised by a caregiver at least 18 years old who is responsible for supervising, managing, and assisting the child in using the FreeStyle Libre system and interpreting its readings. Health care professionals and consumers should be aware about the limitations of available scientific evidence for use of this device in any other groups of patients who require diabetes management. Always read the label and use as directed. Registered under Act 737 – Reg. No: GC47794107716. MDAMD 0232/2024
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