1. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 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.
Disclaimers & References
2. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
3. Hilliard M. et al. Diabetes Technol The. 2019; 21(9): 493-498. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2019.0142.
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5. Alva S. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022; 16(1): 70-77. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932296820958754.
6. The views, opinions, and positions expressed by FreeStyle Libre systems users are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, and positions of Abbott or any employee thereof. The views expressed should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary.
7. Fokkert M. et al. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2019; 7(1): e000809. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000809.
8. 60-minute warm-up required when applying the sensor.
9. Sensor is water resistant in up to 1 meter (3 feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes.
10. Finger pricks are required if your glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.
12. 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.
13. The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Support section of our website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
14. FreeStyle Libre user manual.
15. Based on the reading frequency in Dexcom G7 CGM User Guide and Medtronic Guardian Connect System User Guide compared to readings every minute for FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems sensors. As of February 2025.
16. Huang E. et al. Diabetes. 2022; 71(1): 73-LB. https://doi.org/10.2337/db22-73-LB.
17. Unger J. et al. Postgrad Med. 2020; 132(4): 305-313. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.2020.1744393.
19. LibreView is ISO27001/27018/27701 certified and HITRUST CSF Certified.
20. Campbell FM. et al. Pediatr Diabetes. 2018; 19: 1294- 1301. https://doi.org/10.1111/pedi.12735.
21. 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 requires registration with LibreView. Dosing decisions should not be made based on this device. The user should follow instructions on the continuous glucose monitoring system. This device is not intended to replace self-monitoring practices as advised by a physician.
23. Based on the signal strength in Dexcom G6 CGM User Guide and Medtronic Guardian Connect System User Guide.
24. 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.
25. The user's device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to automatically upload to LibreView.
26. The user's device must have internet connectivity for glucose data to automatically upload to LibreView and to transfer to connected LibreLinkUp app users.
27. Evans M. et al. Diabetes Ther. 2022; 13(6): 1175-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-022-01253-9.
28. Bolinder J. et al. The Lancet. 2016; 388(10057): 2254-2263. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31535-5.
32. Cengiz E. et al. Diabetes Technol The. 2009; 11: S11-6. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2009.0002.
34. FreeStyle Libre 2 User's Manual. Glucose readings are automatically displayed in the app only when the smartphone and sensor are Bluetooth connected and in range.
38. Yaron M. et al. Diabetes Care. 2019; 42(7): 1178-1184. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc18-0166.
39. Leelarathna L. et al. N Engl J Med. 2022; 387:1477-1487. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2205650.
43. The FreeStyle LibreLink and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar, but not identical features. Finger pricks are required for treatment decisions when your glucose alarms and readings from the system do not match symptoms or expectation.
46. Glucose alarms will transfer to LibreLinkUp app users when users are connected and alarms are enabled on FreeStyle LibreLink app.
47. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is designed to facilitate data sharing between patients and their healthcare providers and caregivers.
48. All data transferred to LibreLinkUp is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS to ensure that it remains private from malicious parties.
49. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. Not made with these skin allergens. IBOA and MBPA not detected. Test method limit of detection at 0.0016μg (IBOA) and 0.0079μg (MBPA).
50. Most people did not feel any discomfort under the skin while wearing the FreeStyle Libre sensor. In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 93.4% of patients surveyed (n=30) strongly agree or agree that while wearing the sensor, they did not feel any discomfort under their skin. [29 persons have finished the study; 1 person terminated the study after 3 days due to skin irritations in the area where the sensor touched the skin.]
66. Franceschi R. et al. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022; 13:907517. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.907517.
67. Beck RW. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2019; 13(4):614-626. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932296818822496.
68. Roussel R. et al. Diabetes Care. 2021; 44(6):1368-1376. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc20-1690.
69. Riveline JP. et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2022; 24(9):611-618. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2022.0085.
70. Basu A. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2015; 9(1):63-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932296814554797.
71. Kovatchev BP. et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2015; 17(3):177-186. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2014.0272.
72. Forlenza GP. et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2017; 19(S3):S13-S20. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2017.0034.
73. Seibold A. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2021; 15(3):713-714. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932296820984763.
74. To get glucose alarms on your phone, you must start the sensor with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 6 metres of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone. See our compatibility guide here.
75. At HbA1c ~7% or higher.
78. Kao K. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022; 16(1):259-260. https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968211044141.
80. Bailey T. et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2015; 17(11):787-794. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2014.0378.
81. Ogawa W. et al. J Diabetes Invest. 2021; 12(1):82-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdi.13327.
82. Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
83. 50% longer wear times applies to FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors only.
84. eCFR :: 21 CFR 862.1355 -- Integrated continuous glucose monitoring system. Accessed July 2025.
85. Freckmann G, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2019,13(3):575-583.
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213. Nuha A. ElSayed, et al. Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023. Diabetes Care. Jan 2023; 46 (Supplement_1): S68–S96.
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220. Results from the SELFY Study for diabetes self-management with children (4-12 years) and teenagers (13-17 years), children aged 4-12, a caregiver at least 18 years old is responsible for supervising, managing, and assisting them in using the FreeStyle Libre system and interpreting its readings.
221. Data from this study was collected with the outside US version of FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. FreeStyle Libre 2 system has the same features as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system with optional, real-time glucose alarms. Therefore, the study data is applicable to both products.
222. Scott EM, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther 2018;20(3):180-188.
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227. Scanning the sensor to obtain glucose values does not require lancets. To get a 24-hour glycaemic picture, users need to scan at least once every 8 hours
228. Very Well Health. Understanding Nocturnal Hypoglycemia.
229. Speak to your clinician before making changes to your diabetes management plan.
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231. Peer-reviewed abstracts and publications collected from January 2011 – January 2023.
232. Klonoff DC, et al. Importance of FDA-integrated continuous glucose monitors to ensure accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/19322968241250357.
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234. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Classification of the integrated continuous glucose monitoring system. Federal register February 18. 2022. Federal Register :: Medical Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Accessed Jul 2025).
235. FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 systems meet iCGM Standards for Accuracy Studies. iCGM refers to US FDA accuracy and performance standard with special controls for integrated glucose monitoring (eCFR :: 21 CFR 862.1355 -- Integrated continuous glucose monitoring system).
236. Percentage saving based on the comparison to purchasing 12 sensors at full price with shipping costs worth $9 for each order.
237. National Library of Medicine. Stress and A1c among people with diabetes across the lifespan. Accessed 31 Jul 2025. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4936828/
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241. American Diabetes Association. Non-starchy vegetables for blood glucose control. Accessed 31 Jul 2025. Available at: https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/reading-food-labels/non-starchy-vegetables
242. World Health Organization. Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases. Accessed 31 Jul 2025. Available at: https://www.who.int/tools/elena/bbc/fruit-vegetables-ncds
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300. Default range is 3.9-10.0 mmol/L. Consult with a healthcare professional on individual target glucose range.
301. Results of meals and exercise may vary. Be sure to talk to your healthcare team about what is best for you.
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312. The National Health Service, UK. "Food and keeping active." Accessed 7-31-24. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/food-and-keeping-active/
313. The British Diabetic Association operating as Diabetes UK. "I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?" Accessed 7-31-24. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/i-have-type-2-diabetes
314. American Medical Association. "Foods that spike a patient's blood glucose are not what you think." Accessed 7-31-24. https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/diabetes/foods-spike-patient-s-blood-glucose-are-not-what-you-think
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319. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168928/nutrients
321. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, raw." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170028/nutrients
322. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Kohlrabi, raw." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168424/nutrients
323. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Tortilla, flour." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2343304/nutrients
324. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Tortilla, corn." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2343303/nutrients
325. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/1102958/nutrients
326. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2685568/nutrients
327. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Wheat flour, white, cake, enriched." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/790214/nutrients
328. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Black beans, from canned, no added fat." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2644285/nutrients
329. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/790085/nutrients
330. U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, Bengal gram), mature seeds, canned, drained solids." Accessed 7-31-24. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2644282/nutrients
333. American Diabetes Association. "Blood Glucose and Exercise." Accessed 7-31-24. https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/fitness/blood-glucose-and-exercise
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