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FreeStyle Libre Flash
Glucose Monitoring System
The days of routine glucose testing with lancets, test strips and blood are over.1
Welcome to flash glucose monitoring!
Product overview
Why Prick When You Can Scan?2
The days of routine glucose testing with lancets, test strips and blood are over.1 Welcome to flash glucose monitoring!
Why choose the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system
You Can Do It...
...Without Lancets
There’s no need for routine1 finger pricks so you’re free from all the pain and hassle of testing
...Discretely
Wear the small sensor on the back of your upper arm for up to 14 days
...Anywhere
Testing won't hold you back. Scan the sensor with the reader any time for results in a second, even through your clothes3
...With confidence
Each scan gives your current glucose reading, a view of the last 8 hours and shows which way you're heading4
Getting Started
Making the transition to the FreeStyle Libre system
Interstitial Fluid vs Blood Glucose Applying Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor Using Your FreeStyle Libre Reader LibreView
Free to dream without lancets2
Approved for ages 4 and up *Discreet
A painless 1 second scan even through clothing,3 so now your child can play uninterrupted at school and at home.
Easy
The FreeStyle Libre sensor is water-resistant,5 allowing children to swim, shower or exercise.
User-friendly
With every scan you get your current glucose reading, the last 8 hours of glucose date and an arrow showing the direction your glucose is heading. This full picture will help carers to manage their child’s diabetes.4
Convenient
With every scan you get your current glucose reading, the last 8 hours of glucose date and an arrow showing the direction your glucose is heading. This full picture will help carers to manage their child’s diabetes.4
Now approved for use during pregnancy
The freestyle libre system is clinically proven to be accurate and safe for use during pregnancy6
Diabetes in pregnancy is common. Approximately 7.5% of all pregnant women have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and one in seven pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes5.
Pregnant women with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes are recommended to monitor frequently to help maintain good blood glucose control throughout pregnancy and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes6.
With the Freestyle Libre system, pregnant women can check their glucose without routine finger pricks1.
How to use the
FreeStyle Libre System
Apply Sensor
with applicator
Scan sensor
using theFreeStyle Libre Reader
Get reading
on the ReaderYour FreeStyle Libre System Stories.
“She loves being able to scan and see if her numbers are in the blue line.” Kelsie P., 6
“I can test 40 times per day within 1 second… without pricking my finger...” Peter F., 56
“He absolutely loves it and so do we,especially at night.” Louis M., 6
“It is just SO much more practical than blood glucose testing.” Sara K., 26
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the FreeStyle Libre system
View faqs
FreeStyle Libre
Flash Glucose Monitoring System
Why prick when you
can scan?1
The days of routine glucose
testing with lancets, test strips and blood are over.2
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