Tag: Diabetes
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 […]
How Do I Get Diagnosed With Diabetes?
For many people with diabetes, the hardest part of living with the condition comes at the beginning. Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be shocking and scary. Not only is getting such news unexpected, but it also raises countless questions and worries about what the future will look like. But getting a diagnosis is the […]
Eating Healthy With Diabetes
Effectively managing diabetes means effectively managing blood sugar levels. Accomplishing that goal takes commitment, thoughtfulness, and vigilance. More specifically, controlling blood sugar levels is a matter of regular, consistent monitoring of those levels as well as eating the right foods, at the right times, in the right amount. A healthy diet is an absolute necessity […]
Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Every day in America, someone receives the news that they have type 2 diabetes. While type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, with tens of millions of Americans living with the condition, it can come as a shock when you find out that you are now one of them. Worry about how diabetes […]
Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be shocking and difficult to accept. But once the initial shock wears off, it is time to get to work. Living with type 1 diabetes does not mean a life that is any less long, full, active, and vibrant than it was before. All it takes to […]
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For Diabetes?
Apple cider vinegar seems to be everywhere these days. From fighting obesity to improving digestive health to relieving cold symptoms, the benefits of apple cider vinegar are being touted as the remedy for a wide range of health problems. These claims include the purported ability of apple cider vinegar to help people with type 2 […]
*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