The potential impact on complications, is yet to be realized. Further randomized studies to assess the long-term impact on HbA1c, particularly in those with high baseline HbA1c and in specific age groups, such as adolescents and young adults, are warranted.
There is a need for appropriate education, of both users and healthcare professionals, to harness the full benefits. Glucose data can be visualized in multiple devices and platforms, and summarized in an ambulatory glucose profile to aid pattern recognition and insulin dose adjustment. Accuracy of the FreeStyle Libre is comparable to currently available real-time continuous glucose monitors in adults, children and during pregnancy the cost of the FreeStyle Libre is lower. User satisfaction is high and adverse events are low. In randomized trials, FreeStyle Libre use is associated with a reduction in hypoglycaemia and, in observational studies, improvements in HbA1c levels. This review discusses clinical data from randomized and observational studies, considers device accuracy metrics and deliberates its popularity and the potential challenges that this new device brings to diabetes care in the UK. Calibration free, the FreeStyle Libre is a disc worn on the arm for 14 days which is designed largely to replace the recommended 4–10 painful finger-stick blood glucose tests required each day for the self-management of diabetes. Actual results may vary among users.The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor became available on prescription (subject to local health authority approval) in all four nations of the UK from November 2017, a watershed moment in the history of diabetes care. Customer reviews reflect the individual reviewer's results and experiences only and are not verified or endorsed by.
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Libre 2 sensors are intended to use with Libre 2 Reader, Not for use with Libre or Libre PRO readers.In a study by Abbott Diabetes Care, 91.1% of patients surveyed (n=123) agreed that the sensor was small and easy to wear. FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor is designed to improve patient experience.
VERY THIN FILAMENT: Filament is WORN UP TO 14 DAYS ON BACK OF UPPER ARM:Scan to activate, then wait 1 hour for first glucose reading.FACTORY CALIBRATED:Accuracy not dependent on patient fingerstick calibration.WATER RESISTANT: Patients can exercise, shower and swim in a depth of up to 1 meter (3 feet) for 30 minutes.Patients scan the sensor to see their glucose reading.The systems are intended for single patient use and require a prescription. FreeStyle Libre 2, 14 day Flash Glucose Monitoring systems are continuous glucose monitoring 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.