Description
The FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Reader from Abbott laboratories is a hand-held reader device that allows patients aged 4 years and above (including pregnant women) with type 2 diabetes mellitus to check their blood glucose (sugar) levels without pricking their finger. The product is easy to use, hassle-free, and gives quick results. It is clinically proven to provide highly accurate results along with being water-resistant and sensor-based. The FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Reader provides patients with the opportunity to check their glucose levels by scanning through their clothing. The product is considered to be greatly useful, as it can be used anywhere, anytime. The Glucose Monitoring System consists of a handheld reader device and a sensor that is worn on the upper arm’s back. Every time the patient scans, he/she gets the current blood glucose reading, the glucose data for the past 8 hours, provides the patient’s complete glucose picture over 3 months and shows a trend indicating a fall or rise in the glucose levels.
Features
-Clinically proven device.
-Water-resistant.
-Can be worn up to 14 days.
-Automatically catches day and night glucose readings.
-Color touchscreen.
-Needs to be applied only once every two weeks.
-Easy-to-use.
-Sensor-based reading.
-No finger pricking required.
-Shows current blood glucose levels.
-Shows glucose level history of the past 8 hours.
-Provides patient’s complete glucose picture over 3 months.
-Shows rising or falling trend in blood glucose levels.
Form
Handheld reader device
Variant/Type/Size
Sensor-based reading
Key Benefits
-Clinically proven device.
-Water-resistant.
-Can be worn up to 14 days.
-Automatically catches day and night glucose readings.
-Color touchscreen.
-Needs to be applied only once every two weeks.
-Easy-to-use.
-Sensor-based reading.
-No finger pricking required.
-Shows current blood glucose levels.
-Shows glucose level history of the past 8 hours.
-Provides patient’s complete glucose picture over 3 months.
-Shows rising or falling trend in blood glucose levels.
Direction For Use
The Glucose Monitoring System consists of a handheld reader device and a sensor that is worn on the upper arm’s back. Every time the patient scans, he/she gets the current blood glucose reading, the glucose data for the past 8 hours, and a trend indicating a fall or rise in the glucose levels.
Storage
-Store the kit between 4 to 25 degrees Celsius.
-Protect from extreme heat, humidity, dust, blood, water, control solution, and other solutions, especially the reader’s USB and test strip ports.
Safety Information/Precautions
-Rarely, you may get inaccurate sensor glucose readings or the results may be inconsistent with your symptoms. In such a case, please conduct a finger-prick test using a blood glucose meter to check your glucose levels.
-If the glucose sensor shows incorrect results repeatedly, please get rid of it and apply a new one.
-The performance of the glucose sensor in combination with other implanted medical devices, such as pacemakers, has not been evaluated.
-Please avoid the use of vibratory notifications in the presence of flammable gases.
-Must be used by one person only. It should not be shared among family members or others due to the risk of spread of infection. All parts of the reader are biohazardous; therefore, they may transmit infections despite a consistent cleaning procedure.
-This product is not for individuals under 4 years.
-Keep this product away from toddlers, children, and pets as it contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
-If your symptoms do not match the results or reading of the blood glucose sensor and the reading seems inaccurate, please conduct a finger-prick test using a blood glucose meter to check your glucose levels.
-If your symptoms do not improve, please consult your doctor immediately.
Faqs
1. What is the FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Sensor and Reader?
The FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Sensor from Abbott laboratories is a medical device that is worn on the back of the upper arm to check blood glucose levels. When used with the FreeStyle Libre Glucose Reader, a hand-held reader device, it allows patients with type 2 diabetes to check their blood glucose (sugar) levels without pricking their finger.
2. How do you use FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Sensor?
The Glucose Monitoring System consists of a handheld reader device and a sensor that is worn on the upper arm’s back. Every time the patient scans, he/she gets the current blood glucose reading, the glucose data for the past 8 hours, and a trend indicating a fall or rise in the levels.
3. What are the normal blood glucose levels?
Normal: less than 140 mg/dl
Prediabetes: 140-199 mg/dl
Diabetes: greater than 200 mg/dl
4. Can all diabetic patients use the FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Sensor?
The FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose sensor is designed for patients with type 2 diabetes. It can be used for individuals aged 4 years and above, including pregnant women.
5. What are the advantages of using the FreeStyle Libre Blood Glucose Sensor and Reader over conventional blood glucose checking methods?
-Clinically proven device.
-Water resistant.
-Easy-to-use.
-Sensor-based reading.
-No finger pricking required.
-Can be used anytime, anywhere.
-Specially designed for patients with 2 diabetes.
-Little to no side effects.
-With the FreeStyle Libre Glucose Reader:
-Shows current blood glucose levels.
-Shows glucose level history of the past 8 hours.
-Shows rising or falling trend in blood glucose levels.