ADCMDP180051
– Date of Preparation March 2018
FreeStyle, Libre and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions
How to Apply the FreeStyle Libre Sensor
2.
Clean the area on the
arm with an alcohol
wipe (included in the
sensor kit) and allow
site to dry.*
Applying the sensor is quick and easy. Patients follow these following steps to apply a new sensor.
3.
Open the sensor pack by
peeling the lid off completely.
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1. CAUTION: Do NOT use if the sensor pack or the sensor applicator seem to be damaged or already opened. Do NOT use if past expiration date. *Avoid areas with scars,
moles, stretch marks, or lumps. Select an area of skin that generally stays flat during your normal daily activities (no bending or folding). Choose a site that is at least 2.5
cm (1 inch) away from an insulin injection site. To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, you should select a different site other than the one most recently used.
1.
Apply sensor only on the
back of your upper arm.
Avoid areas with scars,
moles, stretch marks, or
lumps.
