Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 User manual

Why prick, when you can scanˆ?
YOUR
COMPLETE
GUIDE
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ
THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
ˆScanning the sensor does not require lancets.
*Data based on the number of users worldwide for FreeStyle Libre family of personal CGMs compared to the number of users for other
leading personal CGM brands and based on CGM sales dollars compared to other leading personal CGM brands.
VISIT FreeStyleLibre.com.au
FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
TO THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 SYSTEM
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GENERATION
CGM
Optional alarms
Peace of mind when it’s
needed most, with three
optional real-time alarms:
Low glucose alarm
High glucose alarm
Signal loss alarm
Automatically and
continuously records glucose
levels over the last 8 hours.
For information about the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader,
please visit FreeStyleLibre.com.au or consult your
user manual for instructions on how to set up the
alarms, as well as other information about the system.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor
The FreeStyle Libre 2 reader
1. Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. 2. Alva et al. Accuracy of a
14-Day Factory-Calibrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System With Advanced Algorithm in Pediatric and Adult Population With
Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 1–8 DOI: 10.1177/1932296820958754.
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Excellent accuracy
overall, even in the low
glucose range, when it
matters the most. 1,2
Designed to stay on the
body for up to 14 days.
No finger pricks required.1
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The FreeStyle LibreLink app is
available on your smartphone.3
View your glycaemic profile
and your glucose patterns at
a glance.
The LibreLinkUp app is ideal for
parents and caregivers, with a
maximum of 20 invitations.
Stay informed on the glucose
values and trends of family
and friends.
Receive an alarm when their
glucose levels are too high or too
low. The alarms need to be turned
on in FreeStyle LibreLink for alarm
notifications to be sent.
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3. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.
com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires
registration with LibreView.
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APPLYING THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 SENSOR IS EASY!
• Choose a (healthy and hairless) area of skin on the back of your arm that
always stays flat (without creases).
• Preferably a location where there is no risk of the sensor getting caught.
• Avoid areas with scars, moles, stretch marks, bumps or tattoos.
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If you have any questions, please contact FreeStyle
Libre Customer Care (toll free from Australia).
1800 801 478
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1Prepare your skin
Clean the area with soap and
water, and then with an alcohol
wipe (or cotton wool). Let the
area air-dry for a better grip.
2 Prepare the sensor
Align the black line on the
sensor applicator with the
line on the sensor pack.
Press down firmly.
Remove the sensor
applicator from
the sensor pack.
Open the package
by removing the seal.
Unscrew the cap of the
sensor applicator.
3 Apply the sensor
Gently remove
the applicator
from your arm.
Make sure that the sensor
is attached. Smooth the
outline of the sensor to
increase adhesion.
Place the sensor
applicator on the cleaned
area. Press to apply
the sensor.
Please note: this step must be performed on a flat surface
for proper sensor connection.
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Glucose
(
•
)
Blood
capillary
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT
How does the sensor reading compare
with a blood glucose reading?
TRADITIONAL BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
Traditional blood glucose monitoring provides information
on the glucose levels in your blood.
1. You will need to do a finger prick test if your glucose readings and alerts do not match your symptoms or expectations. 2. Most people
did not feel any discomfort under the skin while wearing the FreeStyle Libre sensor. In a 2013 US study conducted by Abbott Diabetes
Measures the blood
glucose levels.
You need to prick your
fingertip for each
measurement.
Each reading represents
a point in time.
Measuring blood glucose
takes time.
You need a whole kit:
lancets, a finger pricker and
a blood glucose reader.
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Interstitial
fluid
Skin
THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 SYSTEM
Measures the glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (fluid between
the cells underneath the skin) and not in the blood.
Care, 100% of the patients surveyed (n=30) rated that applying the sensor was painless or almost painless, and 93.4% of patients
strongly agree or agree that while wearing the sensor, they did not feel any discomfort under their skin.
Measures glucose levels
in the interstitial fluid.
A simple scan reveals the
glucose measurement.1
Sensor application
is painless.2
The sensor continuously
measures glucose levels.
The scan takes 1 second.
The sensor records the last
8 hours of data.
Simply scan wherever and
whenever you want.
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It is quite normal that glucose levels are different in certain situations,
because glucose takes a little longer to get into the interstitial fluid (ISF)
than into the blood. Glucose first enters the bloodstream before being
absorbed by the interstitial fluid.1
When glucose levels remain
stable, the glucose levels
recorded by the FreeStyle
Libre 2 sensor and blood
glucose are similar, though
not always exactly the same.
With rapidly rising
glucose levels, the
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor
reading may be lower
than the blood glucose
levels.
For rapidly falling
glucose, the
FreeStyle Libre 2
sensor reading may
be higher than the
blood glucose levels.
Glucose Levels
FreeStyle Libre 2 (ISF) Glucose
Blood Glucose
7.8
mmol/L
9.4
mmol/L
9.4
mmol/L
7.2
mmol/L
mmol/L
6.96.8
mmol/L
1. Rebrin K, Sheppard NF Jr, Steil GM. Useofsubcutaneous interstitial fluid glucose to estimate blood glucose: revisiting delay and sensor
offset. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2010;4(5):1087-1098. 2. Rebrin K, Steil GM. Can interstitial glucose assessment replace blood glucose
measurements? Diabetes Technol Ther. 2000;2(3):461-472.
The glucose levels in interstitial fluid mirror the blood
glucose levels, with a lag of around 10 minutes.1,2
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To watch the video showing
why sensor glucose and blood
glucose can often be different,
visit FreeStyleLibre.com.au
The difference between the blood glucose
measurements and the glucose measurements
on the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor are greater
following a rapid change in levels after eating,
after insulin and after exercise.
7.8
mmol/L
9.4
mmol/L
9.4
mmol/L
7.2
mmol/L
mmol/L
6.96.8
mmol/L
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ
THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
If you have any questions, please
contact FreeStyle Libre Customer
Care (toll free from Australia).
1800 801 478
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You will need to wait for 60
minutes after the sensor has
been applied. Your
smartphone will provide a
countdown.
Open the FreeStyle LibreLink
app and point your
smartphone towards the
newly applied sensor. Scan
the sensor.
After 60 minutes you will
receive a notification on the
FreeStyle LibreLink app,
letting you know that the
sensor is ready to be scanned.
STARTING A NEW SENSOR
WITH THE FREESTYLE LIBRELINK1APP
1. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.
com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires
registration with LibreView.
To use the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader and FreeStyle LibreLink app at the same time:
1. First start your sensor with the reader.
2. Then scan your sensor with your smartphone.
3. Please note that alarms will only show on the device you scanned first.
1
3
2
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ALARM
SCAN
ACT
An alarm will be triggered when
your glucose level is higher or
lower than the limits you set, or
when the signal is lost.
Scan the sensor with the FreeStyle
LibreLink1app to check your
glucose level.
OPTIONAL ALARMS
When will the alarm go off?
For easy and efficient scanning, ensure your phone’s Near Field Communication
(NFC) antenna is positioned directly over your sensor when you scan. The NFC
antenna on an iPhone is at the top. The NFC antenna on an Android phone is
usually on the back. Remove bulky or metallic phone cases as they can interfere
with the NFC signal.
Using the data you receive and
the trend indicators, act
according to your healthcare
professional’s recommendations.
WHEN YOUR
GLUCOSE LEVEL
IS LOW
|
Depending
on the limit
you have set:
< 3.3 - 5.6 mmol/L
WHEN YOUR
GLUCOSE LEVEL
IS HIGH
|
Depending
on the limit
you have set:
> 6.7 - 22.2 mmol/L
WHEN THE
CONNECTION
IS LOST
|
If your smartphone
is more than six metres
away from you for more
than 20 minutes.
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On your FreeStyle LibreLink app1
Select
Alarms
in the
main
menu.2
1
Scroll through the readings to select
a minimum glucose reading. Readings
below this will trigger an alarm.3
In the Sounds section,
click Alarm and choose
your alarm sound.
Turn on your high glucose
alarm by selecting
High Glucose Alarm
and repeating
the previous steps.4
The Signal Loss alarm
turns on automatically
when one or more
glucose alarms are
turned on
Select Low Glucose Alarm and turn on the alarm.
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2
1. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check
www.freestylelibre.com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink
requires registration with LibreView. 2. Consult your user manual for instructions and information about the system.
TURNING THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2
OPTIONAL ALARMS ON
To watch the instruction video
showing how to set up the
FreeStyle Libre 2 alarms on the
FreeStyle LibreLink app1visit:
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
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REMOVING THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 SENSOR
Your FreeStyle LibreLink app will tell you when it is time to replace your sensor.
Pull the adhesive edge
that fixes the sensor
to your skin. Slowly remove
in one single movement.
To watch videos on how
to apply and remove the
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor, visit
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
3. 3.9 mmol/L is the low glucose level set by default, but you can set it anywhere between 3.3 mmol/L and 5.55 mmol/L. 4. 13.3
mmol/L is the high glucose level set by default, but you can set it anywhere between 6.7 mmol /L and 22.2 mmol/L.
All system components
used, including the
sensor, can be disposed
of in accordance with
the current local waste
treatment practices.
• Use cotton wool soaked in baby oil around the sensor
to make it easier to remove. Any adhesive residue on
the skin can be removed with warm soapy water or
isopropyl alcohol (such as nail polish remover).
• When applying a new sensor, select a site other than
the one most recently used.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ
THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
If you have any questions, please
contact FreeStyle Libre Customer
Care (toll free from Australia).
1800 801 478
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REPORTS AVAILABLE ON
THE FREESTYLE LIBRELINK APP1
»On your smartphone, in the main menu, or
»On your reader, from the home screen, go to the “view history” section.
1. Logbook
2. Time In Target
3. Low Glucose Events
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4. Daily Graph
5. Average Glucose
6. Daily Patterns
7. Sensor Usage
8. Estimated A1c
1. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems.
Please check www.freestylelibre.com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of
FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
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7:00 am
I scan myself
in the morning
9:00 am
I scan myself
before
breakfast
10:00 am
I scan myself
before driving
my car
12:00 pm
I scan myself
before and
after lunch
4:00 pm
I scan myself
in the
afternoon
6:00 pm
I scan myself
before any
physical
activity
8:00 pm
I scan myself
before dinner
11:00 pm
I scan myself
before going
to bed
A typical day with FreeStyle Libre 2
Identify your
glucose trends.
Track your progress
continuously.
Identify the points
to discuss with your
healthcare professional.
Check your glucose
patterns regularly.
You can use the reports to:
Scan your sensor every 8 hours to obtain a full profile of your day.
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LIVING WITH THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 SYSTEM
1. Alva et al. Accuracy of a 14-Day Factory-Calibrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System With Advanced Algorithm in Pediatric and
Adult Population With Diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 1–8 DOI: 10.1177/1932296820958754 2. The sensor is
water resistant for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to one metre of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.
Outstanding accuracy
Accurate, stable, and consistent
over 14 days.1
Receive warnings about your
hypers and hypos with optional
glucose alarms.
The FreeStyle Libre 2 system
includes optional glucose alarms.
These alarms need to be turned on
as they are switched off by default.
Water resistant
For 30 minutes and up to a depth
of one metre2. The sensor may be
worn during regular activities
such as showering and exercise.
Practical
You can scan through clothing
with a thickness of 4 cm.
X-ray, MRI or CT scan
Remove the sensor from your arm
and apply a new one after any
medical appointment with strong
magnetic or electromagnetic
radiation.
Travel
When travelling by air, put your
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors in your
carry-on bag. Check with your airline,
and follow their policy on NFC
devices, and plan accordingly.
Security
We recommend you notify security
personnel when going through
airport security screening.
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Keeping your sensor secure
Beware of anything that can catch or pull off your sensor:
Precautions for use
10
min
To watch videos from
patients and their friends
and family visit
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
Door frames, car doors and all
kinds of straps (seat belts,
handbag straps, clothing).
Be careful when
changing clothes.
Gently pat the sensor
dry after a shower.
The sensor must be used at a temperature between 10 °C and 45 °C.
If the system is unable to provide a glucose result, scan the
sensor again after 10 minutes.
Make sure the seams and accessories of your clothes don’t rub
against the sensor.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ
THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at
FreeStyleLibre.com.au
If you have any questions, please
contact FreeStyle Libre Customer
Care (toll free from Australia).
1800 801 478
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FREESTYLE
LIBRELINK:
SCAN WITH THE APP
You can easily check
your glucose levels
using your smartphone.1
THE FREESTYLE LIBRE 2
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Digital Health
Ecosystem
1. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.
com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires
registration with LibreView. 2. The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile device and operating systems. Please check
www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle LibreLink
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LIBRELINKUP:
SHARE YOUR GLUCOSE
READINGS WITH YOUR
LOVED ONES
Friends and family can
monitor your glucose
levels remotely.2
LIBREVIEW: SHARE YOUR GLUCOSE DATA
WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
With every scan, your glucose data is
automatically uploaded to LibreView.3
requires registration with LibreView. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must
consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments
from the information provided by the app. 3. The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers.
Please check www.libreview.com for additional information.
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THE FREESTYLE LIBRELINK APP1,2,3
Do I need a Wi-Fi connection to be able to use the
FreeStyle LibreLink app?
You only need Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection for the
initial configuration of the app. However in order to share
information about your glucose levels with your
healthcare team or other connected apps (for example
with LibreView and the LibreLinkUp app), Wi-Fi or mobile
data connection is required.4
FAQ
1. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.
com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires
registration with LibreView. 2. Transfer of glucose data between FreeStyle LibreLink and LibreLinkUp depends on mobile connectivity.
3. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader or FreeStyle LibreLink app that launched it. A sensor
started by a FreeStyle Libre 2 reader can also communicate with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Patients chose which device they would like
• Quickly identify your glucose levels using
colour coding.
• Easily add notes to your glucose results.
• Check your predicted glucose level.
• Easily send your data to your family
and friends via the LibreLinkUp2app.
• Your healthcare professional can instantly
see your data.4
Text-to-speech
is available
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