Real stories, real people #WearItProud

“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