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14 DAY SYSTEM

Glucose monitoring that fits into your daily life

  • With the FreeStyle LibreLink app*, you can get started on the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system without buying a reader

  • Now you can scan with your smartphone* to get glucose readings anytime§, anywhereǁ

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Learn more about the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system

What is it?

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system consisting of the FreeStyle LibreLink app* and a glucose sensor worn on the back of the upper arm.

How does it work?

The sensor uses a thin, flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose levels every minute.

How do you use it?

Use your smartphone* to scan the glucose sensor with a one-second scan to replace fingersticks.

 

The FreeStyle LibreLink app*

Each one-second scan shows:

For illustrative purposes only. Not actual patient data.


Want to trade in routine fingersticks for continuous data points?

Use your smartphone* to scan the sensor as often as you like§.

  • Reporting capability

    Stores 90 days of glucose data. Downloading data from the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system to the LibreView** software allows for even more in-depth analysis of your glucose data.

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor

  • Small size and comfortable to wear1

    About the size of 2 stacked US quarters2.

  • Painless application1

    Painless and easy to apply.1 A very thin filament sits just under the skin to measure interstitial fluid.

  • Water resistant✝✝

    Stays on the body for up to 14 days, and can be worn while swimming,✝✝ showering, or exercising.

  • Continuous monitoring

    Measures your glucose every minute, and stores glucose readings every 15 minutes.‡‡

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Choosing the site

Select an area on the back of your upper arm, avoiding areas with moles, scarring, or recent insulin injections.ǁǁ

Select a different site than the one most recently used.

Preparing your skin

Preparing your skin is an important step toward ensuring adhesion. Our sensor adhesion guide in our Support section suggests solutions to help overcome common skin surface conditions.

Applying the sensor

The sensor pack and sensor applicator are packaged as a set.¶¶

Applying the sensor

  • Open the sensor pack by peeling off the lid completely. Unscrew the cap from the sensor applicator and set the cap aside.#

  • Line up the dark mark on the sensor applicator with the dark mark on the sensor pack. On a hard surface, press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it comes to a stop.***

  • Place the sensor applicator over the prepared site and push down firmly until the sensor is in place.✝✝✝

  • Make sure the sensor is secure after application.‡‡‡ Put the cap back on the sensor applicator. Discard the used sensor pack and sensor applicator per local regulations.

Please refer to complete application for Applying Your Sensor in the FreeStyle Libre 14 day User's Manual.

Learn how to keep your sensor in place.

Questions about the sensor?

Try the FreeStyle Libre 2 system for FREE§§§

Sign up for the MyFreeStyle program to try the #1 CGM system in the WORLDǁǁǁ2 at no cost!§§§ You will also receive 14 days of guided support to show you how a CGM system can help reveal personal insights about your body.

Already using the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system? 
You can continue to use it! If you'd like to switch to the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, the MyFreeStyle program lets you try it for free.§§§ Or you can ask your healthcare professional for a new prescription. Both the FreeStyle Libre 14 day and FreeStyle Libre 2 systems are available through most pharmacies nationwide.¶¶¶

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Sign up for the MyFreeStyle program to try one of the FreeStyle Libre systems (CGMs) —at no cost.§§§
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Medicare coverage is available for FreeStyle Libre systems if their respective readers are used to review glucose data on some days every month. Medicare and other third party payor criteria apply.

Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third party payors.

* 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. Use of the FreeStyle LibreLink app requires registration with LibreView.

†  The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre 14 day reader have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.

§ Glucose readings are not available during 1-hour warm-up, when sensor is too hot or too cold, or when you see an error, "LO" or "HI" message, or no current glucose reading.

ǁ Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.

¶ Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.

** The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

†† Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.

‡‡ Based on the sensor being replaced once every 14 days, and scanned at least once every 8 hours.

ǁǁ Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from an insulin injection site.

¶¶ CAUTION: The Sensor Pack and Sensor Applicator have the same sensor code. The sensor codes should be checked to ensure they match before using Sensor Pack and Sensor Applicator. Do not use Sensor Packs and Sensor Applicators with different Sensor codes together as this will result in incorrect glucose readings.

# Do NOT use if the Sensor Pack or the Sensor Applicator seem to be damaged or already opened. Do NOT use if past expiration date.

*** The Sensor Applicator contains a needle. Do not touch inside the Sensor Applicator or put it back into the Sensor Pack.

††† Do not push down on the Sensor Applicator until placed over prepared site to prevent unintended results or injury.

‡‡‡ Applying the Sensor may cause bruising or bleeding. If there is bleeding that does not stop, remove the Sensor, and apply a new one at a different site.

§§§ or ♢ Eligible patients will receive one (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor for users with a compatible mobile phone operating system at $0 copay. The expiration date of the voucher is 60 days from the issue date. This program is available for patients with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. Patients ages 18 and older are eligible to sign up and receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor. Patients ages 4-17 are eligible to receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor through their parent or guardian. This offer is void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify or rescind this offer at any time without notice. The discounts are not available to beneficiaries of Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs, residents of Massachusetts, or US territories (other than Puerto Rico). The free (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor is provided as a sample and is limited to one sample per eligible person per product identification number. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor cannot be re-sold, traded nor submitted to any third-party payer for reimbursement and is not provided as any inducement for future purchases. The free sample card is not health insurance.

ǁǁǁ Data based on the number of users worldwide for FreeStyle Libre family of personal CGMs compared to the number of users for other leading personal CGM brands and based on CGM sales dollars compared to other leading personal CGM brands.

¶¶¶ Participating pharmacies are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary by retailer.

References: 1. Haak, Thomas, et al. "Flash Glucose-Sensing Technology as a Replacement for Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Management of Insulin-treated Type 2 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Open-label Randomised Controlled Trial." Diabetes Therapy 8, no. 1 (February 2017): 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6. 2. Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care. 3. FreeStyle Libre 14 day User's Manual. 4. Alva, Shridhara, Ting Chen, and Andrew Naegeli. "Acetaminophen Interference on ISF Based Glucose Monitoring Systems." Poster presentation presented at the Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD), Paris, France, February 15-18, 2017.
 

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