Category: Research & Resources
8 Diabetes Blogs You Should Read
Managing the physical challenges of living with diabetes requires thoughtfulness, vigilance, and a thorough understanding of the hows and whys of the condition. But diabetes can present emotional and psychological hurdles as well, especially in the days, weeks, and months following an initial diagnosis. One of the most important things you can do for your […]
Top Online Resources For People With Diabetes
Knowledge is power. For people with diabetes, knowledge about the condition, its causes and risk factors, and how best to treat and manage diabetes are essential elements of living a healthy, full life. For most folks, a diabetes diagnosis can be a sudden, unexpected, and frightening blow. A lot of that fear and anxiety comes […]
10 Signs of Diabetes
The signs of some health problems appear like blinking red warning lights alerting you to an immediate and serious problem. Conditions like a heart attack or stroke fit into that category. But other health issues make themselves known more gradually or subtly, even though they may be just as important. Such is the case with […]
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
As with most chronic conditions, type 2 diabetes can seemingly develop overnight. However, the reality is that type 2 diabetes can be well on its way before you start noticing any symptoms. Even when common symptoms appear, many people may attribute them to other, less serious problems, not thinking that they are in danger of […]
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
You know when you don’t feel right. While you may not understand why you feel the way you do, you can tell that something is off, that you’re not yourself. That is the way many illnesses work; from a tickle in the throat to pain to fatigue, your body lets you know when there’s a […]
*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