The FreeStyle Libre 2 system eliminates the need for painful routine finger pricks† offering :
The small, discreet sensor worn on the back of the 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 patients shower, swim or exercise.₸ Patients can scan their sensor anytime,‡ anywhere,₸ even through clothing.
Patients can use the FreeStyle LibreLink app to scan their sensor to read their glucose levels and receive optional alarms. For a complete glycaemic picture, patients must scan their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor every 8 hours.
Available for iPhone and Android
The sensor is easily attached to the back of the upper arm. It can be worn up for 14 days.
Dose insulin, confirm hypo or impending hypo, and be alerted when glucose is rapidly changing — all without the need for finger pricks.
Patients can check their glucose anytime,‡ anywhere₸ with a simple 1-second scan even through clothing.
Unsurpassed accuracy overall — even in the low glucose range when it matters most, providing a reading every minute.
9.2% Overall MARD.3
The new optional glucose alarms can be set individually according to your patients’ needs.
Find out more about using alarms
The FreeStyle Libre 2 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 painless.5
With the FreeStyle LibreLink app◊ patients can scan their sensor to see their glucose readings.
Patients will be able to see their current glucose reading, 8-hours of data and a trend arrow that shows where their glucose levels are heading.
If set up, patients can receive custom alarms when their glucose levels are too high or too low.
How does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system compare with the original FreeStyle Libre system?
FreeStyle Libre System
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FreeStyle Libre 2 System
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Check glucose levels without the need for finger pricking† |
✓ |
✓ |
| Sensors that last up to 14 days |
✓ |
✓ |
| Excellent accuracy3 |
✓ |
✓ |
| In-depth reporting |
✓ |
✓ |
| Compatible with App |
✓ compatible with FreeStyle LibreLink◊ |
✓ compatible with FreeStyle LibreLink◊ |
| Compatible with Reader |
✓ |
✓ |
| Optional alarms |
Χ |
✓ |
| Sensor size |
5 mm height and 35 mm diameter |
5 mm height and 35 mm diameter |
The FreeStyle LibreLink app◊ allows patients to interpret their glucose data and help them make more informed diabetes management decisions.
Using LibreView,₼ our secure cloud-based system, patients can upload their data to share with their doctor and care team. You will be able to access more in-depth reports to support you in making treatment decisions for your patients.
Patients who use the FreeStyle LibreLink app◊ can remotely share their glucose readings with their caregivers and loved ones through the
LibreLinkUp app.§
Learn more about the FreeStyle Libre 2 system through our Healthcare Professional education modules.
Explore our tutorial videos to find out how to get started, apply and replace sensor, get glucose readings.
Our training resources will help you support your patient in getting the most out of their FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
We offer various on-demand webinars for Healthcare Professionals including how to understand diet using the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.
References & Disclaimers
Images are for illustrative purposes only. Not real patient or data.
1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre system compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor based glucose monitoring systems.
2. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
3. Alva, Shridhara, Timothy Bailey, Ronald Brazg, Erwin S. Budiman, Kristin Castorino, Mark P. Christiansen, Gregory Forlenza, Mark Kipnes, David R. Liljenquist, and Hanqing Liu. “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, (September 2020). https://doi.org/10.1177/1932296820958754.
4. Dexcom G6 CGM User Guide and Medtronic Guardian Connect System User Guide.
5. Haak, Thomas., et al. Flash glucose-sensing technology as a replacement for blood glucose monitoring for the management of insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, openlabel randomized controlled trial. DiabetesTherapy 8.1 (2017): 55–73.
† Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.
◊ Patients choose which device they want to receive alarms: FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle LibreLink app. They must start their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that selected device. Once the patient scans their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with that device, they can receive alarms only on that device. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
φ For a complete glycaemic picture, scan once every 8 hours.
₸ Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water for a maximum of 30 minutes. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet.
‡ 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor
§ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile device and operating systems. 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.
₼ The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers. Please check www.LibreView.com for additional information.
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