FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor

You can add additional bandages or tape. Do not remove bandages or tape until the sensor is ready for removal*. If your FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor falls off before the 14 day wear duration please complete the online sensor support req...

Do not remove bandages or tape until the FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor is ready for removal*. * Over-bandage must be applied at the time of sensor application, the opening/hole in the center of the sensor must not be covered. Additional ...

Blocking the small hole in the middle of the sensor's upper surface with an over-bandage may cause moisture to be trapped within the sensor. This could affect the ability of the adhesive to adhere to the skin. Clothing is fine to cover t...

The over-bandage must be applied at the time of sensor application. The opening/hole in the center of the sensor must not be covered*.   * Over-bandage must be applied at the time of sensor application, the opening/hole in the center of ...

An over-bandage is a medical grade adhesive, bandage or tape*.

The over-bandage can be used with FreeStyle Libre 14 day, FreeStyle Libre 2, and FreeStyle Libre Pro sensors.   * Over-bandage must be applied at the time of sensor application, the opening/hole in the center of the sensor must not be co...

A “Check Sensor” message may occur when the sensor tip may not be under your skin. Try to start your sensor again. If reader displays "Check Sensor" again, your sensor was not applied properly. Apply and start a new sensor. Please comple...

No, the FreeStyle Libre 14 day reader may only connect to a single sensor. At the completion of the sensor-wear, a new sensor can be started.

Some airport full-body scanners include x-ray or millimeter radio-wave, which you cannot expose your system to. The effect of these scanners has not been evaluated and the exposure may damage the system or cause inaccurate results. To av...

When you first start a new sensor you will be able to check your glucose after 60 minutes1. The sensor is working correctly if you can get a glucose reading after a 1-second scan. If you do not get a reading, please refer to your FreeSty...

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor automatically captures the glucose concentration in the interstitial fluid every minute. It also automatically records the glucose concentration every 15 minutes, storing that data in a rolling 8-hour log.

Pull up the edge of the adhesive that keeps your sensor attached to your skin. Slowly peel away from your skin in one motion. Note: Any remaining adhesive residue on the skin can be removed with warm soapy water or isopropyl alcohol.

Yes, there are a number of product options to help. Refer to the Sensor Adhesion Guide for details.

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor is placed under the skin with a small needle. As such, some bleeding can occur. However, if the bleeding does not stop, remove the FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor and contact your health care professional.

In a study conducted by Abbott Diabetes Care, 93.4%1 of patients surveyed (n=30) did not feel discomfort under the skin while wearing the sensor.   1 Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care.

The sensor is applied to the back of the upper arm with a simple, disposable device called an applicator. When the sensor is applied, a small (5mm) filament is inserted just under the skin, and held in place with a small adhesive pad. Yo...

If the sensor stops working due to extreme temperature the reader will display an error message E-1. The sensor will resume recording glucose readings again once it is within the temperature range again.

After 14 days of wear, the FreeStyle Libre 14 day reader notifies you that the sensor has ended and should be replaced with a new sensor.

Replace the sensor and start a new sensor. If your FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor falls off before 14 days of use replace the sensor and start a new sensor. Please complete the online sensor support request form or contact our Customer Ca...

The sensor is designed to provide accurate1 glucose readings for up to 14 days.   1 FreeStyle Libre 14 day User's Manual

Yes, the sensor is water resistant and will continue working as long as it is not submerged more than 3 feet or kept underwater longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Mild irritations such as edema, rash, bleeding, itching and infection were reported around the sensor wear area by a moderate frequency of subjects (10.4%) in a clinical study1 .   1 FreeStyle Libre 14 day User's Manual

The sensor is 5 mm in height and 35 mm in diameter which is roughly the size of two quarters stacked together.