Abbott FreeStyle Libre - Flash Glucose Monitoring System

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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 FreeStyle Libre 2 work?

With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, easily know your glucose readings and where they’re headed with a quick glance at your smartphone. Update your FreeStyle LibreLink app today! Update your app before you start your next sensor to receive real-time glucose readings right on your smartphone.

Is FreeStyle Libre a good glucose monitoring system?

1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre systems compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor based glucose monitoring systems. 2. Survey conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 96% of FSL users (n=9136) would recommend it to others.

Is FreeStyle Libre safe?

Despite its approval, the FDA still notes some risks associated with the FreeStyle Libre, including: possible spikes or falls in blood glucose that aren’t detected until you wave the monitor in front of the sensor the possibility of blood glucose issues during sleep, in which the system won’t alert you (unless you’re using the Libre 2 or 3)

What Is Abbott FreeStyle Libre

1. https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/home.html
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/freestyle-libre
3. https://www.support.freestyle.abbott/hc/en-us/articles/14771343153175-What-is-the-FreeStyle-Libre-3-system
4. https://www.abbott.com/freestyle-libre-2-continuous-glucose-monitor-cgm.html

Abbott FreeStyle Libre Information

1. https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2019/07/dia-FreeStyle-Libre-Primary-Care-information-sheet-052018.pdf