The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System
The FreeStyle Libre system eliminates the need for painful routine finger pricks offering an easy way to check glucose with a painless 1-second scan even through clothing. The small, discreet sensor worn on the back of the upper arm continuously measures the glucose concentration in the body's interstitial fluid. It is worn for up to 14 days and is water-resistant so continues to work while you shower, swim or exercise. You can use the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app to scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor and receive your current glucose reading, up to 8 hours of glucose history and an indication of where your glucose is heading. For a complete glycaemic picture, you must scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor every 8 hours.
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The FreeStyle Libre system eliminates the need for painful routine finger pricks offering an easy way to check glucose with a painless 1-second scan even through clothing. The small, discreet sensor worn on the back of the upper arm continuously measures the glucose concentration in the body's interstitial fluid. It is worn for up to 14 days and is water-resistant so continues to work while you shower, swim or exercise. You can use the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app to scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor and receive your current glucose reading, up to 8 hours of glucose history and an indication of where your glucose is heading. For a complete glycaemic picture, you must scan your FreeStyle Libre sensor every 8 hours.
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Suggested Directions:
- Apply: The sensor is applied on the back of the upper arm using the applicator. Most FreeStyle Libre system users have reported that applying the sensor was painless.
- Scan: With the FreeStyle Libre reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app, the user will scan their sensor to see their glucose readings.
- Read. The user will see their current glucose reading, 8-hours of data and a trend arrow that shows where their glucose is heading.
What else to know: The sensor is easily attached to the back of the upper arm. It can be worn up for 14 days.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined.