Abbott FreeStyle Blood Glucose Meters: Benefits and Usage

Abbott FreeStyle is a range of blood glucose meters that provide accurate and reliable blood sugar readings for individuals with diabetes.

Abbott FreeStyle FAQ

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How does Abbott's FreeStyle Libre system work?

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre system measures glucose levels through a small sensor applied to the back of your upper arm. The sensor, which is the size of two stacked quarters, provides real-time glucose readings for up to 10 days, both day and night3. The sensor can also read glucose levels through clothes4, making testing discreet and convenient.

Is Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 a good CGM sensor?

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 is unparalleled in the market, here's why: Unsurpassed 14-day accuracy2 — The FreeStyle Libre 3 system has a mean absolute relative difference (MARD), a measurement of performance for CGMs, of 9.2% for adults. This latest tech and FreeStyle Libre 2 are the only CGM sensors sustaining a high level of accuracy over 14 days.

Will Abbott break its 'FreeStyle Libre 3' streak in 2020?

Abbott has kept a steady drumbeat of innovation across its FreeStyle portfolio in 2020 and the company isn’t about to break its streak now. The much-anticipated FreeStyle Libre 3 system — featuring the world's smallest, thinnest 1 glucose sensor (about the size of two stacked U.S. pennies) — has received CE mark for people with diabetes in Europe.

What is FreeStyle Libre?

The FreeStyle Libre is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that doesn’t require a blood sample from a finger stick. It’s manufactured by Abbott, a company that produces other diabetes-related products, nutritional beverages, and baby formula. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the FreeStyle Libre in 2017 for adults only.

How does Abbott support patient access to FreeStyle Libre?

Abbott supports patient access to the FreeStyle Libre family of products through a variety of programs, including trial offers, that may reduce the out-of-pocket amounts that patients must pay.

What is a FreeStyle Libre 14 day system?

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day system is a continuous glucose monitoring system from Abbott and is designed to provide accurate glucose readings for up to 14 days with a 1-hour warm-up period. How does a FreeStyle Libre 14 day system continuous glucose monitor work? What is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?

Who should use the FreeStyle Libre 14 day Flash glucose monitoring system?

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day Flash Glucose Monitoring System is indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 18 and older. FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems are indicated for use in people with diabetes ages 4 and older.