ADCMDP180051
– Date of Preparation March 2018
FreeStyle, Libre and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions
The FreeStyle Libre sensor is designed to be easy to apply and easy to wear. It represents technology that is
much less intrusive than traditional BGM and makes glucose testing hassle-free.*
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Water-resistant
Can be worn while bathing, showering,
swimming
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, and exercising
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Applied by the patient
Easy-to-use applicator to apply the sensor
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Automatically captures readings day and night
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With an easy scan, patients can see their glucose
variations, including night-time lows
*In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 95.7 % of patients surveyed (n=30) agreed that the FreeStyle Libre system would reduce the hassles of glucose
monitoring.Data on file
, Abbott Diabetes Care.
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The reader can capture the data from sensor when it is up to 4cm from sensor.
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Sensor is water-resistant
in up to 1 metre of
water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.
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For a complete glycaemic picture, scan once every 8 hours.
Sensor Features
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Small size (35 mm x 5 mm)
– akin to £2 coin
Discreet
—the sensor can scan even through
clothing
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Designed to stay on the body for up to 14
days
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Requires no finger prick calibration
Eliminates painful finger pricks needed for
calibration
