Traditional blood glucose monitoring provides users with glucose readings that represent distinct points in time. Users do not get information about how their glucose levels have been changing or where their glucose levels are heading. This means it can be easy to miss glucose fluctuations. The FreeStyle Libre system, which is based on flash glucose monitoring, is a new way to obtain glucose readings. It allows the user to get their current glucose reading by just scanning the reader over the sensor, and also provides a complete picture of glucose variations.

The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is clinically proven to be accurate, stable and consistent over 14 days. It does not require finger prick calibration and may be used in place of routine finger prick glucose testing.

In a clinical study1, the FreeStyle Libre system achieved 11.4% mean absolute relative difference (MARD) compared to blood glucose testing.

Footnote:

1 Bailey, T, et al. The Performance and Usability of a Factory-Calibrated Flash Glucose Monitoring System. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics v17 n11 July 2015 (10.1089/dia.2014.0378)

Use the supplied disposable applicators to apply the FreeStyle Libre sensor to the back of your upper arm. It should stay in place for up to 14 days, even while you shower, swim, bathe or exercise¹.

Please follow the instructions found in the user manual for skin preparation and application.

Learn more (PDF 241 kB)¹ The sensor is water-resistant in up to one metre of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.

The FreeStyle Libre reader and sensor should be stored between 4°C to 25°C.