Abbott FreeStyle Libre Instructions For Proper Usage

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concentration in your blood. The sensor glucose levels are usually delayed by 5 to 10
minutes (or longer in some cases) compared with the actual blood glucose levels.
• Therefore, the sensor glucose levels scanned by FreeStyle Libre sensor may differ from
the actual blood glucose levels measured by fingertip blood sampling. If the reading of
the sensor and actual blood glucose levels measured by fingertip blood sampling are
different, prioritize the blood glucose levels measured by fingertip blood sampling.
• The sensor glucose levels scanned by FreeStyle Libre are just an approximation of the
blood glucose levels and are not approved as a substitute for the blood glucose levels
The sensor filament is
less than 0.4 mm wide
and is inserted up to
5 mm deep in the
epidermis

Abbott FreeStyle Libre Specifications

General

Sensor Wear Duration	14 days
Scan Time	1 second
Meter Category	Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Name	FreeStyle Libre
Operating Temperature	10°C to 45°C
Water Resistance	IP27
Glucose Range	500 mg/dL
Measurement Range	500 mg/dL
Warm-up Time	1 hour
Compatibility	FreeStyle Libre Reader