Freestyle libre sensor electronic.
Freestyle libre sensor review.
How the freestyle libre works.
Freestyle libre uses elements like cgm monitoring such as a sensor values taken every few minutes trend arrows and data as well as downloadable information.
The sensor is a round disc 5mm high and 35mm diameter making it roughly the size of a 2 coin.
The freestyle libre 14 day sensor is part of a continuous glucose monitoring system.
Applying the freestyle libre sensor.
The freestyle libre comprises a monitor that sticks to your upper rear arm and stays there for two weeks as well as a unit to take the measurement or just use your phone s contactless to scan.
The freestyle libre works by having a small round sensor applied to your arm.
The libre sensor figures out your blood sugar all on its own.
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There is also an add on called miaomiao which attaches to the sensor and feeds data directly to your phone live making it a constant glucose monitor cgm.
This is a very easy process.
This way the applicator can hold on to the sensor and insert it into the skin by simply pushing it onto.
The dexcom g6 is similar to the freestyle libre in that it continuously monitors blood sugar from a small sensor inserted in the skin but you don t have to scan to get a glucose level reading.
Getting started with the freestyle libre is very straightforward.
How does the freestyle libre sensor work.
To gain a glucose reading you simply perform a quick 1 second scan of the reader over the sensor.
We ve also been seeing others in the doc who have had a chance to do early reviews of the freestyle libre and we re keeping a.
Review all product information before use or contact abbott toll free 855 632 8658 or visit www freestylelibre us for detailed indications for use and safety information.
The sensor and the reader have nfc and bluetooth.
Freestyle libre 2 system.
Since i hadn t any problems with the accuracy with the freestyle libre 1 i can neither confirm nor disprove this.
First the sensor needs to be applied.
The sensor is applied to the skin with a handheld applicator and then lasts for 14 days.
Differences from traditional cgm s.
Please note that in the usa the freestyle libre sensor has the option of a 10 day sensor and now a 14 day sensor.