Libre Glucose Sensor

The freestyle libre 14 day sensor is part of a continuous glucose monitoring system that checks your readings day and night and is accurate for insulin dosing.

Libre glucose sensor.

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. The freestyle librelink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. How does it work. A sensor started by the freestyle libre reader will also communicate with the freestyle librelink app.

Abn 95 000 180 389. The freestyle libre sensor communicates with the freestyle libre reader that started it or the freestyle librelink app that started it. Abbott diabetes care 666 doncaster road doncaster vic 3108 australia. The sensor uses a thin flexible filament inserted just under the skin to measure glucose every minute.

The freestyle libre flash glucose monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring cgm device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 18 and older. Compact and lightweight easy to hold and carry around. The freestyle libre reader harnesses advanced sensor based technology to read glucose data then instantly displays the data in a meaningful user friendly way. Please check with your health care professional whether this product is suitable for you.

The dexcom g6 is similar to the freestyle libre in that it continuously monitors blood sugar from a small sensor inserted in the skin but you don t have to scan to get a glucose level reading. Freestyle libre is part of the medical supplies and devices class and treats diabetes type 2 and diabetes type 1 medical supplies and devices are prescription and over the counter items used to assist in the treatment of various medical conditions such as dry mouth diabetes asthma and nausea they work cooperatively with prescription medications or can be used alone to treat or test for. Convenient the small sensor is about the size of two stacked quarters 2 and can be scanned discreetly 1 even through clothing. Sensor dimensions 35 mm x 5 mm and weight 5 grams.

It is designed to replace blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. Freestyle libre sensor provides glucose readings for up to 14 days once applied. The freestyle libre flash glucose monitoring system sensor is only intended to be used by patients aged 4 years and older with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. You can even scan the sensor with your compatible.

Sensor glucose readings may be inaccurate in critically ill patients.