Welcome to Flash Glucose Monitoring! The days of routine glucose testing with lancets, test strips and blood are over.1
The FreeStyle Libre system consists of a FreeStyle Libre sensor worn on back of the upper arm and the FreeStyle LibreLink smartphone app (or FreeStyle Libre reader) which displays glucose data with every scan in a meaningful and user-friendly way. The small water resistant5 sensor is designed to stay on the body for up to 14 days, and may be worn during regular activities such as showering and exercise.
Welcome to flash glucose monitoring! The days of routine glucose testing with lancets, test strips and blood are over.
The FreeStyle Libre system consists of a FreeStyle Libre sensor
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Get the full picture of your changing glucose levels through the day and night2 with
your FreeStyle Libre system with our quick set up steps.
How to apply your sensor so that it sticks firmly, stays put and gives you accurate glucose readings.
Follow these simple steps to download and set up the FreeStyle LibreLink app on your iPhone3. Click here if you are using Android phone or reader.
Find out why Freestyle Libre sensor readings and finger prick blood glucose readings may sometimes be different.
The FreeStyle Libre sensor is small and discreet, it is designed to be placed on the back of your upper arm and can stay on for up to 14 days. It automatically measures and continuously stores glucose readings day and night2 with a painless 1 second scan, scans even through your clothing.
The FreeStyle Libre system is factory calibrated so you simply apply the sensor, pair your FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app and you are ready to scan within 60 minutes. Get a glucose reading with a painless 1 second scan your reader or phone over the sensor.
The FreeStyle Libre sensor is painless to apply and easy to wear. Swim, shower or exercise — your sensor is designed to be water-resistant and worn while bathing, showering, swimming4 and exercising. You can also use your smartphone for a quick 1 second scan to get your glucose reading with your sensor.
A single scan of the sensor with your phone or a reader can give you your current glucose reading, a trend arrow to show where your glucose is heading, and up to 8 hours of glucose history. A range of reports providing detailed information about your glucose data, assisting you and your healthcare professionals in making informed decisions regarding your diabetes management.
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Many of the same features as your FreeStyle Libre
reader on your phone5. The FreeStyle LibreLink app
is designed for use with the FreeStyle Libre Sensor.
Now you can monitor your glucose on your phone
without routine fingerpricks1.
With the LibreLinkUp app6, get glucose readings
sent to your phone from family and friends who use
the FreeStyle LibreLink mobile app. Ideal for parents
and caregivers, the LibreLinkUp mobile app allows
you to stay in touch, anywhere they go7.
1. A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels, or if hypoglycemia or impending hypoglycemia is reported or the symptoms do not match the system readings.
2. For a complete glycemic picture, scan once every 8 hours. The FreeStyle Libre software, designed to be used in conjunction with FreeStyle Libre reader and sensor, provides a snapshot of glucose patterns and variability for more information, see the Software page.
3. FreeStyle LibreLink is a mobile application. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView, a service provided by Abbott and Newyu, Inc. Data charges may apply when downloading the FreeStyle LibreLink or LibreLinkUp apps. FreeStyle Libre readers and sensors are provided by Abbott.
4. Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water for a maximum of 30 minutes.
5. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our compatibility guide for more information about device compatibility before using the app. The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre reader have similar but not identical features.
A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycaemia or impending hypoglycaemia is reported by the FreeStyle LibreLink app or when symptoms do not match the LibreLink app readings.
6. LibreLinkUp is a mobile application, developed and provided by Newyu. Use of LibreLinkUp requires registration with LibreView, a service provided by Abbott and Newyu, Inc. Data charges may apply when downloading the LibreLinkUp app. FreeStyle Libre readers and sensors are provided by Abbott.
7. Transfer of glucose data between applications depends on mobile connectivity.
8. LibreView is developed and distributed by Newyu, Inc.
9. Data based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre system and compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor-based glucose monitoring systems. Data on file.
◊ Evans E, et al. The impact of flash glucose monitoring on glycaemic control as measured by HbA1c: a meta-analysis of clinical trials and real-world observational studies. Diabetes Ther. 2020;11(1):83–95. Yaron M, et al. Effect of flash glucose monitoring technology on glycemic control and treatment satisfaction in patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2019;42(7):1178–1184.
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