The FreeStyle Libre system eliminates the need for painful routine finger pricks† offering an easy way to check glucose with a painless1 1-second scan even through clothingΩ.
The small, discreet sensor worn on the back of the upper arm continuously measures the glucose concentration in the body's interstitial fluid. It is worn for up to 14 days and is water-resistant so continues to work while you shower, swim or exercise.₸
You can use the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app◊ to scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor and receive your current glucose reading, up to 8 hours of glucose history and an indication of where your glucose is heading. For a complete glycaemic picture, you must scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor every 8 hours.
How the FreeStyle Libre System works
In 3 simple steps, you can get your glucose readings.
Step 1 - Apply
The sensor is applied on the back of the upper arm using the applicator. Most FreeStyle Libre system users have reported that applying the sensor was painless1
Step 2 - Scan
With the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app◊, the user will scan their sensor to see their glucose readings
Step 3 - Read
The user will see their current glucose reading, 8-hours of data and a trend arrow that shows where their glucose is heading.
The FreeStyle Libre system features
The FreeStyle Libre system is the #1 sensor-based glucose monitoring system used worldwide2
EASY TO USE3
The sensor is easily attached to the back of the upper arm. It can be worn up for 14 days.
DISCREET & CONVENIENT
Check your glucose anytime‡, anywhere₸ with a simple 1-second scan even through clothing.Ω
NO FINGER PRICKS†
Free from finger pricks to dose insulin. Free from finger pricks to confirm hypo or impending hypo. Free from finger pricks when glucose is rapidly changing.
With every painless1 scan the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app, displays the current glucose reading, the latest 8 hours of stored glucose data and a trend arrow showing if glucose levels are going up, down, or changing slowly.
Current glucose reading
Based on the most recently updated glucose value from your latest scan
Trend arrow
The trend arrow shows the direction glucose is heading, along with the rate of change
8-hour history
The graph is made up of 15-minute readings stored over the last 8 hours (every 15 minutes the sensor automatically stores glucose readingsφ)
The FreeStyle Libre reader and app◊ reports allow you to interpret your glucose data and help make more informed diabetes management decisions.
Uploading the data to LibreView, our secure cloud-based system, enables you to share your data
with your doctor and their care team, so you can access more in-depth reports to support you to make
treatment decisions.₼
Want to know glucose variability?
Show the pattern and variability of sensor glucose over a typical day~
Want to see how often you’re on target?
Displays the percentage of time sensor glucose readings are above or below the target range.
Want to see when you're having hypos?
Displays the low glucose events in different periods of the day.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FREESTYLE LIBRE SYSTEM
The FreeStyle Academy is a unique resource committed to supporting you in getting the most from the FreeStyle Libre system.
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