![]() After putting it on the upper arm and waiting one hour, it immediately begins reading glucose and trend information. The sensor remains inserted for 14 days and does not require fingerstick calibrations (it’s “factory calibrated”). When is FreeStyle Libre Coming to the US?Īppendix: How Is FreeStyle Libre Different From Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)įreeStyle Libre includes a very tiny glucose sensor (0.2 inches in length, about the thickness of a hair) worn under the skin and connected to a water resistant, plastic on-body patch the size of a one-dollar coin. Scanning the Sensor to Obtain Glucose DataĪccuracy and How it Compares to Dexcom’s G4 Platinum Inserting, Starting, and Wearing the Sensor Patch This article discusses our experience wearing and using the device, its accuracy compared to the Dexcom G4 Platinum CGM, how European readers can get it, when we might see it in the US, and how it’s different from CGM. One key point of difference from CGM is that FreeStyle Libre does not have high or low alarms, meaning it is not as ideal for those with lots of hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness. We give FreeStyle Libre an emphatic thumbs up and would recommend it to nearly anyone with diabetes, especially those on insulin who test their blood glucose frequently and want more actionable information than fingersticks alone can provide. In short, it is transformative compared to the limited information provided by traditional blood glucose meters, all in a package anyone can pick up and learn to use. Given what we had heard from so many European bloggers, we had high expectations going into our test, and FreeStyle Libre absolutely met them at every step – the system was easy to setup and use (a major win for healthcare providers) discreet to wear on the upper arm accurate enough from which to dose insulin, with performance similar to Dexcom’s G4 Platinum CGM (though no fingersticks were required) and it gave an excellent picture of glucose trends through real-time and on-device reports. Though it is not yet approved in the US, we were able to test the product over the past month (the device can only be ordered online from websites in Europe). The unique product is intended as a replacement for blood glucose meters, while giving patients many of the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), including real-time glucose values, trend information and comprehensive reports. In October, Abbott launched its highly awaited FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring system in Europe. Twitter Summary: Wearing Abbott’s #FreeStyleLibre, a 14-day sensor intended to replace glucose meters, but provide CGM-like info now available in Europe
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