The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor can be worn up to 15 days and is indicated for children 2 years and older, whereas the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor can be worn up to 14 days and is indicated for children 4 years and older1. The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor also demonstrates improved accuracy over the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor and can be used with compatible automated insulin dosing (AID) systems1.
Both the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor and the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor are easy to apply and comfortable to wear*2. Both sensors can also be used with a smartphone app† or the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader‡ for real-time alarms§ that alert patients the minute their glucose is too high or too low.
* Study was performed with the outside US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. Data is applicable to FreeStyle Libre 2 system, as feature sets are similar as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system, excluding alarms.
† 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 apps. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
‡ The FreeStyle Libre systems apps and the FreeStyle Libre systems readers have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol and when your glucose alarms and readings from the system do not match symptoms or expectations.
§Alarm notifications will only be received when alarms settings are enabled and turned on and sensor is within 33 feet unobstructed of the reading device.
1 FreeStyle Libre 2 User's Manual.
2 Haak, Thomas, et al. "Flash Glucose-Sensing Technology as a Replacement for Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Management of Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial." Diabetes Therapy 8, no. 1 (2017): 55-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6.