Author: Jordan Soblick
Common Diabetes Drugs May Elevate Risk of Severe COVID Complications
According to a recently released study, a common class of diabetes medications can put individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 at greater risk of fatal complications from the disease. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), including Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Invokana (canagliflozin), help treat diabetes by making patients urinate out glucose. However, these drugs can also put people at […]
The Critical Importance Of Foot Care For People With Diabetes
For some health conditions, all it takes is a couple of weeks of medication or a surgical procedure to resolve the problem once and for all. Diabetes is not one of those conditions. Managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment that requires knowledge, vigilance, and proactive steps to prevent the many risks and complications that can […]
If Your Pet Has Diabetes, You May Be At Higher Risk For The Condition
Dogs bring us joy, comfort, and companionship. But according to a just-released study, dogs who have diabetes may also bring their owners a greater chance of developing the condition themselves. Published in the journal BMJ, the study followed 208,980 dog owners and 123,566 cat owners in Sweden for an average of six years. Researchers also […]
Taking a SMART Approach To Diabetes Self-Care
Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be difficult, but for many people, the condition can weigh heavily on them mentally and emotionally, if not physically. This is especially true right after receiving a diagnosis of diabetes. As folks ponder a future of changed diets and lifestyles, monitoring blood sugar levels, and otherwise taking care of their […]
Voice-Activated Technology For Diabetes Care
If you want to know your blood sugar level, all you have to do is ask. Pose the question to Alexa, Siri, or Google Home, and new technology will allow these digital assistants to give you an answer on the spot. Health-related voice recognition technology, including that designed specifically for people with diabetes, has come […]
How to Fix & Prevent Fatigue with Devices for Diabetes
Technology allows us to do amazing things, makes our lives more convenient, and can keep us healthier and happier. But as wonderful as all these devices and platforms can be, they also can become overwhelming and exhausting after a while. Think of the “Zoom fatigue” that many of us felt during this past year of […]
Can I Breastfeed With Diabetes?
Being a new mom is a tough job in the best of circumstances. Adjusting to a new life, new limitations, and new responsibilities, all while battling chronic sleep deprivation, can be stressful and overwhelming. But for women with diabetes, motherhood also raises questions and concerns about how the condition impacts the way they care for […]
Men’s Health and Diabetes: What You Should Know
For men and women alike, diabetes can cause or put them at risk for a wide range of unwanted health problems. This includes heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and vision loss, among other issues. For guys with diabetes, however, the condition can manifest itself in frustrating and embarrassing ways. Specifically, it is not unusual for […]
Diabetes and Smart Insulin Pens
We live in the era of “smart” devices. From doorbells to refrigerators to cars, items we use every day now interact with our phones or computers to give us immediate control and information that can make our lives safer and more convenient. For individuals with diabetes, the rise of “smart” insulin pens as well as […]
*Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings when you suspect readings may be in accurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.
Reference 1: Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care. 2, FreeStyle Libre 14 day User’s Manual
Indications and Important Safety Information
FreeStyle Libre and FreeStyle Libre 14 day Flash Glucose Monitoring systems are continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices 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) with diabetes. The systems are intended for single patient use and require a prescription.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Remove the sensor before MRI, CT scan, X-ray, or diathermy treatment.
WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS: Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose, hypoglycemic unawareness, or dehydration. Check sensor glucose readings with a blood glucose meter when Check Blood Glucose symbol appears, when symptoms do not match system readings, or when readings are suspected to be inaccurate. The system does not have alarms unless the sensor is scanned, and the system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed. The system is not approved for pregnant women, persons on dialysis, or critically-ill population. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than the back of the arm and standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens should be taken. The built-in blood glucose meter is not for use on dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock, hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis, neonates, critically-ill patients, or for diagnosis or screening of diabetes. When using FreeStyle LibreLink app, access to a blood glucose monitoring system is required as the app does not provide one. Review all product information before use or contact Abbott Toll Free (855-632-8658) or visit www.freestylelibre.us for detailed indications for use and safety information.html. . FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Abbott. ADC-09691 vLO 10/18
*The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre 14 day reader have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol and when your glucose alarms and readings from the system do not match symptoms or expectations
‡‡‡Based on the sensor being replaced once every 14 days, and scanned at least once every 8 hours.
§§§Glucose readings are not available during 1-hour warm-up, when sensor is too hot or too cold, when you see an error or "LO" or "HI" message, or no current glucose reading