Freestyle Libre User manual

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WELCOME TO THE
FREESTYLE LIBRE SYSTEM
The freedom to monitor your glucose without lancets
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The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in adults aged 18 years and older with diabetes
mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.
The FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre reader have similar but not identical features. A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required
during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycemia
or impending hypoglycemia is reported by the FreeStyle LibreLink app or when symptoms do not match the app readings. The FreeStyle Libre sensor
communicates with the FreeStyle Libre reader that started it or the FreeStyle LibreLink app that started it. A sensor started by the FreeStyle Libre reader will
also communicate with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please
check the website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.
* 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor.
† Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet.
‡ Scanning the sensor does not require lancets.

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What’s inside
Downloading the app.................... 3
Applying your sensor .................... 4
Starting a new sensor.................... 5
Scanning your sensor.................... 5
Understanding your scan............. 6
Frequently asked questions
How do I share my readings
with others? ................................... 7
How does the sensor work? .... 8
If I did a finger-prick test,
would the results match my
sensor reading? ............................ 9
Customer service ............................ 10
Meet the
FreeStyle Libre system
You can use the FreeStyle LibreLink app OR the
FreeStyle Libre reader to scan your sensor.
The FreeStyle LibreLink app is free and easy to use!
To share your glucose data with others using the
LibreLinkUp app,* the FreeStyle Libre sensor must be scanned
with the FreeStyle LibreLink app.
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.
* 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.

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Downloading the app
When you download the FreeStyle LibreLink app, you can use
your phone to scan your sensor and monitor your glucose. This
free app is available for iPhone and Android devices.
Download for iPhone:
•Open the App Store on your iPhone device
•Search for FreeStyle LibreLink and select the app
•Tap Get
•Install by entering your Apple ID
•Once downloaded, open the app and follow the onscreen
instructions to get set up
Download for Android:
•Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
•Search for FreeStyle LibreLink and select the app
•Tap Install
•Once downloaded, open the app and follow the onscreen
instructions to get set up

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Applying your sensor
Follow these four easy steps to apply your sensor:
1Select a site on the back of your upper arm, avoiding any scars, moles, or
lumps. Wash the area with plain soap (non-moisturizing, fragrance-free) and
water, and then dry.
2Use an alcohol wipe to disinfect the skin and allow the area to air-dry
before proceeding.*
3
Peel open the lid on the sensor pack and unscrew the cap from the sensor
applicator. Line up the dark marks on the sensor applicator and the sensor
pack. On a hard, flat surface, press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it
comes to a stop, and then lift to remove it from the sensor pack.†
4Apply the sensor by placing the applicator over the cleaned site and
pressing down firmly until the sensor is in place.‡Gently pull the sensor
applicator away from your arm and check that the sensor is secure.§
For complete application instructions, please see the product insert in the sensor kit.
* Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from an insulin injection site. To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, you should select a different site other than the one most recently used.
† CAUTION: Do NOT use if the sensor pack or the sensor applicator seems to be damaged or already opened. Do NOT use if past expiration date. The sensor applicator now contains a needle. Do NOT touch inside the sensor applicator
or put it back into the sensor pack.
‡ CAUTION: Do NOT push down on the sensor applicator until placed over prepared site to prevent unintended results or injury.
§ Applying the sensor may cause bruising or bleeding. If there is bleeding that does not stop, remove the sensor and apply a new one at a different site. Make sure the sensor is secure after application.

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Starting a new sensor
Follow these steps to activate your sensor and
connect it to your FreeStyle LibreLink app or
your FreeStyle Libre reader. You’ll be able to start
getting glucose readings after 1 hour.
1Open the app or
turn on the reader
2Tap Scan new sensor
3Scan your sensor
4Your sensor will be ready
to scan in 1 hour
You’ll see a countdown on your
screen to let you know when
you can start scanning
Scanning your sensor
The more you scan, the more you know about your
glucose levels.
Did you know that people who scan more frequently
have improved control?1
How to scan
Hold your device within 4 cm
of your sensor to scan right
through your clothes.*
Scan frequency
Scan at least once every
8 hours to avoid gaps in
your daily graph.
Key times to scan:
Before and after
meals or snacks
Before sleep and
after waking up
Before and after exercise
or other physical activity
When you feel symptoms
of low glucose
* The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 1 cm to 4 cm of the sensor.
Reference: 1 Berard L, Virdi N, Dunn TC. Canadian real-world analysis of flash glucose monitoring and impact
on glycemic control. Poster presented at: Diabetes Canada Conference; October 2-5, 2019; Winnipeg, MB.
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BACK
HOW TO SCAN A SENSOR
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SCAN NEW SENSOR
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Understanding your scan
Use all four pieces of information to make treatment decisions:
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C
D
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A
Current glucose
gives you an accurate
glucose reading
B
Glucose trend arrow
shows you where your
glucose is heading
Glucose is rising rapidly
Glucose is rising
Glucose is changing slowly
Glucose is falling
Glucose is falling rapidly
C
Glucose graph
shows you an 8-hour
history of your glucose
D
Glucose message
tells you if you’re in or out of range

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How do I share my readings with others?
Our digital health tools work together for seamless management and keep healthcare
professionals, caregivers, and loved ones up to date on glucose activity.
Visit MyFreeStyle.ca to learn more and see step-by-step instructions and videos.
LibreLinkUp
For caregivers or loved ones
With the free LibreLinkUp mobile app,
you can invite family or caregivers to
remotely monitor your glucose readings,
day and night.*
LibreView†
For healthcare professionals
LibreView is a secure, cloud-based system that allows you
to share your glucose readings with healthcare providers.
They can access and review all of your information within
LibreView, making it easier for them to provide treatment
support and oer virtual consultations to you at home.
* 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.
† The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers. Please check www.LibreView.com for additional information.

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How does the sensor work?
How does the sensor
measure glucose?
Skin
ISF Glucose Capillary
Cells
When you apply the FreeStyle Libre
sensor, a thin filament is inserted under
your skin and measures glucose levels.
What does the sensor measure?
The sensor measures the glucose levels
in the interstitial fluid (ISF)—a fluid that
surrounds the cells beneath your skin—
instead of blood glucose.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
It can take a few moments
for glucose to move from
blood to the ISF
Blood glucose readings
tend to be about 5 minutes
ahead of sensor readings1
Your trend arrow tells you
what direction your glucose
is heading
For most treatment
decisions, sensor readings
from the FreeStyle Libre
system can replace
finger-prick tests*,†
For illustrative purposes only. Image not drawn to scale.
*
.
A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately
reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycemia or impending hypoglycemia is reported by the system or when symptoms do not match the system readings.
† Treatment decisions should not be based on real-time sensor glucose readings alone but instead should consider all the information on the results screen.
Reference: 1 Bailey T, Bode BW, Christiansen MP, Klaff LJ, Alva S. The performance and usability of a factory-calibrated flash glucose monitoring system.
Diabetes Technol Ther. 2015;17(11):787-794.

If I did a finger-prick test, would the results
match my sensor reading?
It’s important to remember that FreeStyle Libre replaces blood
glucose monitoring,1,* and the two methods measure glucose
dierently. Because of the lag between blood glucose and sensor
glucose, your sensor reading may not always match a finger-prick
reading at a given moment. This example illustrates why:
When glucose
level is stable, the
sensor readings
and blood
glucose readings
are similar
When glucose level is
trending up, the sensor
readings may be lower than
blood glucose readings
When glucose level is
trending down, the sensor
readings may be higher than
blood glucose readings
TIPS TO REMEMBER
It’s normal if your sensor
readings are dierent
from your blood glucose
readings in certain
situations (such as after
meals, insulin, or exercise)2,†
For most treatment
decisions, sensor readings
from the FreeStyle Libre
system can replace
finger-prick tests*,‡
*
.
A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycemia or impending hypoglycemia is
reported by the system or when symptoms do not match the system readings.
† The delay between sensor and blood glucose is about 5-10 minutes.
‡ Treatment decisions should not be based on real-time sensor glucose readings alone but instead should consider all the information on the results screen.
References: 1 Haak T, Hanaire H, Ajjan R, Hermanns N, Riveline JP, Rayman G. Flash glucose-sensing technology as a replacement for blood glucose monitoring for the management of insulin-treated type 2 diabetes: a multicenter,
open-label randomized controlled trial. Diabetes Ther. 2017;8(1):55-73. 2. Bailey T, Bode BW, Christiansen MP, Klaff LJ, Alva S. The performance and usability of a factory-calibrated flash glucose monitoring system. Diabetes Technol Ther.
2015;17(11):787-794.
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Customer service
Questions?
We’re here to help. If you would like more
information or have additional questions about the
FreeStyle Libre system, please contact one of our
Customer Care representatives, or visit our website
for more information and useful resources.
Customer Care:
1-888-205-8296
We’re available every day (excluding holidays):
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM | Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM
(All times Eastern Time)
For more helpful tips, videos, and product information,
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