Real stories, real people #WearItProud
Real stories, shared by real people.
MyFreeStyle Moments is a place to share the stories that celebrate the everyday triumphs and challenges of living with diabetes.
Here, we recognise the ups and downs that come with living with diabetes, understanding that each moment shapes our journey. Whether it’s a significant breakthrough or a learning experience from a setback, these stories remind us that we’re in this together.
We’re so grateful for the contributions made by so many people, many of which are shared on this page.
Join us in building a supportive community that acknowledges and embraces all aspects of living with diabetes!
If you want to get involved with My FreeStyle Moments, it’s as easy as clicking the ‘Share Your Story’ button below.
“Having FreeStyle has been a nice way to show friends and co-workers what my levels have been like all day or all week. It’s educating them and in turn, creating a better understanding of what type 1’s go through on a daily basis.”
Miranda D, NSW
“I am truly loving no longer having to remember to swipe and check. This is the best glucose monitoring I’ve done so far.”
Lyndal H, NSW
“…it has relieved the feeling of more needles during the day just to check sugar levels and has given my mind a break because I know the alarm system will alert me when my sugars are out of my set range.”
Mia G, QLD
“Using the FreeStyle Libre 2 is really helping me to avoid the extreme highs and lows while I prepare myself for my next challenge, becoming a mum. ”
Michelle W, SA
“I love sharing my numbers with my husband who can check on me even while I am out teaching a yoga class. I also love how easy it is to share what's happening with my healthcare team and to get their feedback.”
Rachel Z, NSW
“There will be ups and downs, but we will always overcome the physical AND mental challenges of living with diabetes.”
Amber M, NSW
“Checking my sugars during my early morning yoga practice gives me peace of mind and confidence to be here and now. It is also good to see my patterns and trend, and plan for a good day.”
Carles G, QLD
“The Freestyle Libre is so important in the day-to-day lives of people living with diabetes. Not only helping with continual glucose readings but also with mental health.”
Renee T, VIC
“Altering the alarm settings has been a great tool. I change the low alarm setting depending on what I am doing. If driving a long distance, I raise it, Before I go to bed, I lower it. That flexibility is very important.”
Michael P, NSW
“CGM technology of the Freestyle has completely changed the relationship in my glucose management. It takes the anxiety away from participating in activities without the worry of if I’m high or if I’m low. Very grateful.”
Henry Y, NSW
“The immediacy of information without constant finger pricking! I can follow the ups or downs of my blood sugar ... makes me more confident about sleeping and going to classes when I know I'm not likely to go low.”
Naomi K, VIC
“FreeStyle Libre 2 has turned my glucose management around. I was very slack with finger pricks and would often not know where my glucose numbers were sitting, now with a simple glance at my phone I’m at a much better HbA1c.”
Marni T, VIC
In one word, Eros describes the FreeStyle Libre 2 as 'Confidence' because in his words “that's what Freestyle Libre gives me in my glucose management.”
Eros has been using the FreeStyle Libre system for a couple of years now, and enjoys using the FreeStyle Libre 2 because it shows how much time he has spent in target glucose range, believing this is the most important indication of how his glucose management is going.
Eros’ has a powerful message to share with the community, “Once you have it, type 1 diabetes is not going anywhere, but don't let it stop you from enjoying life."
Eros C, VIC
“I walk a lot, and was finding it sometimes difficult to stop and do a finger prick test when I was feeling low. The phone app is more discrete and convenient.”
Karen H, QLD
“Being able to see the graph of my sugar levels on my phone whenever I want to and knowing if they are rising or falling or staying steady. Before FreeStyle, it was difficult to predict what my levels might be in the following minutes/hours.”
Jason T, NSW
“Absolutely blown away, completely changed my glucose readings, and all without constant finger pricks.”
James M, VIC