Abbott FreeStyle Libre Sensor

The FreeStyle Libre sensor is easy to apply and wear. Small and discreet, it automatically measures your glucose day and night for up to 14 days. To get a 24-hour glycaemic picture, users need to scan at least once every 8 hours. No More Finger Pricks† The FreeStyle Libre sensor is factory calibrated and the results are stable for the life of the sensor so you don't need to calibrate it again. It continuously measures the glucose concentration in your interstitial fluid, and stores 8 hours of data. Unsurpassed 14 Days Accuracy1 Especially in the low glucose range, when it matters the most. User Friendly The FreeStyle Libre sensor is painless to apply and easy to wear. Swim, shower or exercise - your sensor is designed to be water - resistant and worn while bathing, showering, swimming◊ and exercising. Simply use your smartphone for a quick 1 second scan to get your glucose reading with your sensor. Convenient And Discreet The FreeStyle Libre sensor is small and discreet2, it is designed to be placed on the back of your upper arm and can stay on for up to 14 days. It automatically measures and continuously stores glucose readings day and night with a painless 1 second scan, scans even through your clothing. Easily monitor glucose on your phone and share results anytime, anywhere with the Freestyle Libre link app. Montitor your glucose levels on your phone by scanning your FreeStyle Libre sensor with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Share your glucose data and alarms in real-time with your loved ones and healthcare professionals. As Easy As 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Apply Apply the sensor to the back of your upper arm with the applicator. Step 2: Scan A painless8 one-second scan is all you need to see your glucose readings. Step 3: Read Out See your current glucose reading, eight hours of data, and a trend arrow that shows you where your glucose is heading. Contact Abbott Customer Care Team If you need help with the FreeStyle Libre system Monday - Friday (excluded public holidays) From 8.30am - 5.30pm Specifications - Sensor life: up to 14 days - Size: 5 mm height and 35 mm diameter - Weight: 5 grams - Power source: 1 silver oxide battery - Memory: 8 hours (glucose readings stored every 15 minutes) - Operating temperature: 10°C to 45°C - Applicator and sensor pack storage temperature: 4°C to 25°C - Operating and storage relative humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensing - Water resistance: IP27- can withstand immersion into one metre (3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes - Operating and storage altitude: -381 metres (-1,250 ft) to 3048 metres (10,000 ft) - Applicator and sensor pack storage temperature: 4°C to 25°C - Operating and storage relative humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensing - Water resistance: IP27- can withstand immersion into one metre (3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes - Operating and storage altitude: -381 metres (-1,250 ft) to 3048 metres (10,000 ft) Disclaimers Images and readings are for illustration purposes only. Data from studies might have been collected with the outside US version of FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. FreeStyle Libre 2 system has the same features as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system with optional, real-time glucose alarms. Therefore, data points from these studies are applicable to both products. † A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycaemia or impending hypoglycaemia is reported by the system or when symptoms do not match the system readings. ◊ Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water for a maximum of 30 minutes. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet. ∑ Transfer of glucose data between applications depends on mobile connectivity. 1. Alva S. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022;16(1): 70 -77. (ePub 2020). DOI: 10.1177/1932296820958754 2. Sensor dimensions: 35 mm x 5 mm. Weight: 5 gram 8. Most people did not feel any discomfort under the skin while wearing the FreeStyle Libre sensor. In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 93.4% of patients surveyed (n=30) strongly agree or agree that while wearing the sensor, they did not feel any discomfort under their skin. [29 persons have finished the study; 1 person terminated the study after 3 days due to skin irritations in the area where the sensor touched the skin].