Libre Continuous Glucose Sensor

For those who are unfamiliar with the concept continuous glucose monitors provide their users with a constant stream of information about their blood glucose which is made possible by a small electrode placed beneath the skin that comes with a transmitted that can be used to send the relevant information to a receiver that the user can see.

Libre continuous glucose sensor. How do you use it. Freestyle libre if you don t love the idea of sticking your finger to draw blood multiple times a day a continuous blood glucose monitoring system may be right for you. The freestyle libre flash glucose monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring cgm device indicated for replacing blood glucose testing and detecting trends and tracking patterns aiding in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia facilitating both acute and long term therapy adjustments in persons age 18 and older. The freestyle libre 14 day system is a continuous glucose monitoring system consisting of a handheld reader and a sensor worn on the back of the upper arm.

Daily patterns need at least 5 days of glucose data ω the reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 1cm to 4cm of the sensor. The freestyle libre 14 day sensor is painless 1 to apply and easy to wear. The sensor uses a thin flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose every minute. The freestyle libre system is a continuous glucose monitor cgm worn on the upper arm that provides real time blood glucose blood sugar readings every minute for people over 18 who have type 1 diabetes and for those who take insulin.

Enjoy many of the same features on your smartphone as your reader. Libre pro prescribe a more affordable personal continuous glucose monitoring cgm system freestyle libre 2 is now available at participating pharmacies with two simple steps write a new prescription for freestyle libre 2. How does it work. Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 metre 3 feet of water for a maximum of 30 minutes.

It is designed to replace blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. The freestyle librelink app is approved for use with the freestyle libre 14 day sensors. Now you can monitor your glucose on your smartphone without fingersticks. 1 it s also water resistant so you can swim shower and exercise with it on.

Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.