See more. Know more. Do better. With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

With the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, your patients get minute-to-minute glucose readings2 to help them manage diabetes more confidently3.

The latest technology in sensor-based glucose monitoring

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system:

  • Easy to use4

    • A quick glance shows a patient’s current glucose reading, an 8-hour history, and a trend arrow indicating where their glucose is heading
  • Easy to wear5

    • The sensor is small and can be easily applied5 to the back of the upper arm and is comfortable to wear for up to 14 days5. Swim, shower and exercise – the sensor stays on and keeps working!
  • Convenient*

    • The sensor automatically measures and stores glucose readings day and  night6
    • Real-time glucose readings are automatically updated every minute2 and sent directly to your patients’ smartphone*
  • Accurate7

    • A quick glance is all that is required for treatment decisions, even when glucose is low, falling or rapidly changing
  • Optional glucose alarms**

    • Real-time alarms let patients know the minute their glucose is too low or too high – even when they’re sleeping – so they can take action

Sensors stick better when patients wash, clean and dry their skin before application.

Optional glucose alarms** provide a safety check every single minute to keep patients and caregivers in the know. 

  • Customizable low and high glucose alarm** ranges

  • Patients and caregivers know the minute glucose is too high or too low, even at night

  • Sensor loss alarm alerts patients when the sensor loses its signal to the phone

  • Adjustable sound and vibration4

Connected care. Powered by patients.

The FreeStyle Libre 2 digital network keeps everyone in the know.

Patients can easily share their glucose readings with you and their family members8.

  • A secure§, cloud-based system that provides access to patients’ glucose reports, so you can make informed diabetes management decisions
  • Glucose data are automatically uploaded§§ from the FreeStyle Libre 2 app* to LibreView††

Lets parents and caregivers easily monitor their loved ones’ glucose readings from their phone

Encourage patients to visit MyFreeStyle.ca for more information and to download the FreeStyle Libre 2 app* so they can start sharing glucose data with you remotely.

Detailed reports. Actionable insights. Better outcomes.9-11

The FreeStyle Libre 2 app* reports can quickly and easily provide your patients with the answers they’ve been looking for.

Time in Range 

Low glucose events

Daily patterns

Daily graphs

Average glucose 

Estimated A1C

Sensor usage

Logbook

Easy to prescribe.
Easy to get patients started.

Write a prescription for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system for?

The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus.

It includes real-time, optional glucose alarms**, for those who want or need them, including those with type 2 diabetes. 

Is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system covered by public insurance?

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered across most provinces and territories in Canada.12 Please click here to learn more about provincial coverage.

Do private health insurance companies also cover the FreeStyle Libre 2 system?

More than 95 percent of the private plans in Canada provides some level of FreeStyle Libre 2 coverage.12 Encourage your patients to talk to their insurance provider or their plan administrator to find out more about coverage eligibility.

What patients are eligible for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system under RAMQ‡‡?

Coverage of the FreeStyle Libre 2 system under RAMQ‡‡ has been expanded for those living with diabetes age 4 years and over. Individuals under 18 years of age must be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Individuals 18 years of age and older must be treated with intensive insulin therapy (treatment by insulin pump or ≥ 3 insulin injections per day) and meet certain criteria***.

***Click here to view the complete eligibility criteria.

How can my patient get access to a reader?

Please encourage your patient to download the free FreeStyle Libre 2 app* and pair it with their new FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor paired with the free FreeStyle Libre 2 app* allows your patient to share glucose data and alarm notifications with others using the LibreLinkUp app.

What if my patient is denied by RAMQ‡‡?

If your patient is denied RAMQ‡‡ coverage but is eligible for private coverage, please contact your Abbott Diabetes Care sales rep so that Abbott Diabetes Care can work directly with the private payer to manage.

What is the default target glucose range for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system?

The target glucose range is pre-set to 3.9-10 mmol/L. Patients can adjust their target glucose range via the Settings menu. 

How does my patient’s caregiver receive alarm notifications?

The new FreeStyle Libre 2 app* lets users easily share their glucose data with their caregivers using the LibreLinkUp app.

When caregivers use the LibreLinkUp app, they will get glucose readings sent to their phone from their loved one using the FreeStyle Libre 2 app*. Every FreeStyle Libre 2 app* update is automatically sent to their smartphone, and up to 20 people can view results from a single FreeStyle Libre 2 app* account. With the LibreLinkUp app, caregivers will receive alerts the minute their loved one’s glucose levels are too high or too low – so they can take action.

For more information and support, encourage patients to visit LibreLinkUp.com.

Can a user switch off the alarm sound and use vibration mode only?

Alarm settings** will follow your patient’s phone’s sound and vibration settings, so remind patients that these should be at a level where they can hear them to prevent missed alarms. If patients put their phone into vibration mode, they will receive a Low Glucose Alarm **, High Glucose Alarm ** or Signal Loss Alarm ** by vibration.

What is the range for the alarms?**

The transmission range is 6 metres (20 feet), unobstructed. If you are out of range, you may not receive glucose alarms2.

Do not force close the FreeStyle Libre 2 app2.

Can patients go through airport security or travel by air while wearing their FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor?

Patients may use their FreeStyle Libre 2 system while on an aircraft, so long as they follow any directions from the flight crew. Patients can continue to get sensor glucose readings after they put their phone in airplane mode.2

  • Some airport full-body scanners include x-ray or millimetre radio-wave, which the sensor cannot be exposed to. The effect of these scanners has not been evaluated and the exposure may damage the sensor or cause inaccurate results. To avoid removing the sensor, patients may request another type of screening. The sensor must be removed to go through a full-body scanner.
  • The sensor can be exposed to common electrostatic (ESD) and electromagnetic interference (EMF), including airport metal detectors.

Are there any situations in which the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor should be removed?

Patients should remove the sensor prior to MRI, CT scan or X-ray. Patients should apply a new sensor after the appointment.2

For any additional information, please refer to the FreeStyle Libre 2 user manual.

Want to get in touch?

Contact Abbott for more information or to find out how your practice can support patients using the FreeStyle Libre family of products.

* The FreeStyle Libre 2 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 Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView.

† Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.

§ LibreView is ISO27001/27018/27701 certified and HITRUST CSF Certified.

‡ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle Libre 2 app may require 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.

** Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 6 meters unobstructed of the reading device.

†† The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

§§ Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView. Automatic upload requires a wireless internet connection or mobile data connection.

‡‡ Official Mark of the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec.

*** The FreeStyle Libre 2 system is reimbursed under the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ ‡‡). For individuals under the age of 18 years living with Type 1 diabetes or individuals 18 years and over who are treated with intensive insulin therapy (treatment by insulin pump or more than 3 insulin injections per day) and must meet specific criteria. Click here to view the complete eligibility criteria.

References:

  1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Abbott Laboratories Co. Based on the number of prescriptions claimed at pharmacy in Canada for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared tothe number of prescriptions claimed at pharmacy for other leading sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.
  2. Abbott. FreeStyle Libre 2: Manual. Mississauga, ON. 2022.
  3. Fokkert M, et al. Improved well-being and decreased disease burden after 1-year use of flash glucose monitoring (FLARE-NL4). BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2019;7(1):e000809
  4. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
  5. Haak T, et al. 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.
  6. Unger J, Kushner P, Anderson JE, Practical guidance for using the FreeStyle Libre flash continuous glucose monitoring in primary care. Postgrad Med 2020;132(4):305-13
  7. Alva S, et al. Accuracy of a 14-Day Factory-Calibrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System With Advanced Algorithm in Pediatric and Adult Population With Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022;16(1):70-77. doi:10.1177/1932296820958754.
  8. Hilliard M, et al. Benefits and Barriers of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(9):493-498. doi:10.1089/dia.2019.0142.
  9. Evans M, Welsh Z, Seibold A. Reductions in HbA1c with Flash Glucose Monitoring Are Sustained for up to 24 Months: A Meta-Analysis of 75 Real-World Observational Studies. Diabetes Ther. 2022;13(6):1175-1185. doi:10.1007/s13300-022-01253-9.
  10. Bolinder J, et al. Novel glucose-sensing technology and hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetes: a multicentre, non-masked, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2016;388(10057):2254-2263. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31535-5.
  11. Roussel R, et al. Important Drop in Rate of Acute Diabetes Complications in People With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes After Initiation of Flash Glucose Monitoring in France: The RELIEF Study. Diabetes Care. 2021;44(6):1368-1376. doi:10.2337/dc20-1690.
  12. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Abbott Laboratories Co. For patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Plan coverage criteria may vary based on individual plan design. Talk to your insurance provider or your plan administrator to find out about your coverage eligibility. Plan members may also check their coverage on their insurer’s app/website.

 

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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 Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people aged 4 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert.