Libre app

What is the Glucose Management Indicator (GMI) Report in the Libre app?

Glucose management indicator uses average sensor glucose data. GMI can be used as an indicator of how well your glucose levels have been managed.Note: GMI needs at least 5 days of glucose data.

What is the Daily Patterns report in the Libre app?

Daily Patterns provides a graph showing the pattern and variability of your sensor glucose over a typical day.The black line shows the median (midpoint) of your glucose readings.The lighter shading represents the 5th – 95th percentile ra...

What is the Low Glucose Events report in the Libre app?

Low Glucose Events provides information about the number of low glucose events measured by your sensor.A low glucose event is recorded when your sensor glucose reading is lower than 70 mg/dL for longer than 15 minutes. The total number o...

What is the Average Glucose Report in the Libre app?

The Average Glucose report provides information about the average of your sensor glucose readings. The overall average for the selected period is displayed below the graph. The average is also shown for different periods of the day.Readi...

How do I change the reporting period on the reports in the Libre app?

You can change the number of days displayed on your reports by tapping on the reporting period options (7, 14, 30, 90 days) located at the top of each of the reports.

How do I set up a custom Target Range to use on the reports in the Libre app?

Your target glucose range* will be displayed on various graphs. Check with your healthcare professional if you do not know it.To change your Target Glucose Range:Tap the Profile menu iconTap Account SettingsTap Report SettingsSelect the ...

What is the difference between the Standard and Custom graph views for the Time in Ranges report in the Libre app?

The Standard graph is based on a target range of 70 - 180 mg/dL, whereas the Custom graph is based on the Target Glucose range* set by the user. *Default range is 70-180 mg/dL. Consult with a healthcare professional on individual target ...

What is the Time in Ranges report in the Libre app?

Time in Ranges provides a graph showing the percentage of time your sensor glucose readings were above, below, or within certain glucose ranges.The Custom graph is based on your Target Glucose Range*, and the Standard graph is based on a...

How do I access a specific report in the Libre app?

To view reports in the Libre app*, please follow the steps below:Tap the Insights menu icon at the bottom of the Libre app screenTap the Reports tab located at the top of the Insights menuTap on the report name to expand the reportYou ma...

Which reports are available in the Libre app?

The Libre app* includes the following reports:Time in RangesAverage GlucoseLow Glucose EventsDaily PatternsGMI (Glucose Management Indicator)*The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating ...

What information can be found in the Logbook of the Libre app?

The Logbook will display the following information:Glucose Values via scans (for FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors only)Notes (Food, Rapid - Acting Insulin, Long - Acting Insulin, Exercise, and Comments)Glucose Alarms* (Urgent Low Glucose†, Low ...

How do I change the dates on the Daily Summary view in the Libre app?

You can tap the back or forward arrows to move to a different date. Additionally, you can tap the date displayed (DDD, MMM,YY) above the graph to open the date picker and select the desired date.

What types of notes can be captured in the Libre app?

The following types of notes can be captured in the Libre app*:FoodExerciseNote (free text)Rapid-Acting InsulinLong-Acting Insulin*The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Pl...

How does the Add Note button work in the Libre app?

Users can tap the Add Note button to capture a note in the Libre app*. When adding a Note from the Home Screen, the note will capture the glucose value displayed when the Add Note button is tapped. The glucose value associated with the n...

Do smartphone users with a FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or a FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor need to tap the Scan sensor button to generate a glucose reading in the Libre app?

The Libre app* offers real-time glucose readings without needing to scan your sensor. However, you may still scan your sensor with your smartphone to generate a glucose reading. The Scan button applies to both iPhone and Android users. *...

I noticed that the Home screen of the Libre app has a “Scan sensor” button, is this only for use with a FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor?

For FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor users, the scan button allows you to start a new sensor and to put your smartphone in scan ready mode to scan and generate a glucose reading and scan to backfill.For FreeStyle Libre...

Where can I find the navigation menu buttons in the Libre app?

The app menu navigation options are located at the bottom of the Libre app* screen and will be visible as you navigate throughout the Libre app*. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and opera...

Does the Libre app use the Nearby Devices permission to determine my location?

No. The Libre app* does not use the Nearby Devices permission to determine or track your location. It is only used to maintain a Bluetooth connection to your sensor. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobi...

Why is the Allow Notifications and Allow Nearby Devices required to use the Libre app?

Allow Nearby Devices:The Nearby Device permission allows an app to find, connect to and determine the relative position of nearby devices using Bluetooth. This permission is important to always have turned ON for the Libre app* to ensure...

Is the scan to backfill feature available when using the FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor?

There is no need to scan to backfill when using a FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor. The Libre app* will automatically backfill data when you come back into range with the app and your FreeStyle Libre 3/FreeStyle Libre 3...

Will the Libre app alert users when they have a data gap on the home screen graph?

Yes, the app* will prompt users once per sensor whenever a gap greater than 2 hours appears on the glucose home screen graph. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please...

What is Scan to Backfill and how does it work?

If a user discovers a gap in their glucose data on the graph, they can scan their FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor with the Libre app* to recover and fill in data from the last 8 hours. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps...

Can I still scan my FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor when using the Libre app?

Yes, you can still scan your sensor with the Libre app* to generate a glucose reading or to scan to backfill anytime to recover data from the last 8 hours. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices...

What does it mean to have real-time glucose readings sent directly to user’s smartphone when using the Libre app with a FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor?

When using the Libre app* with a FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, the sensor continuously sends glucose information to the user's smartphone every minute and is automatically displayed in the app. *The FreeStyle Libre ...

The user of the Libre app is my child who is under the age of 18, how can I create an account for them?

If the person who will be wearing the sensor is a minor†, a parent/legal guardian will need to create the account. During account setup, the Libre app* will prompt the patent/legal guardian to enter their information (First/Last name, em...

How do I make sure I don't lose my data when I transition from the FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 app to the new Libre app?

For data to transfer to the Libre app*, ensure you have a LibreView† account and are logged into the Libre app* with the same LibreView† account credentials. Your data will transfer automatically.If you used the FreeStyle Libre 3 app* wi...

What is the sensor transmission range to receive real-time glucose readings and/or glucose alarms on the Libre app?

The sensor transmission range for the FreeStyle Libre 2 family of sensors is 20 feet.The sensor transmission range for the FreeStyle Libre 3 family of sensors is 33 feet.

Why do I need to keep the Libre app running in the background?

It is required to keep the Libre app* running in the background when using the alarms† functionality and to receive real-time glucose readings. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operati...

What types of alarms are available with the Libre app?

The Libre app* offers the following alarms†: Urgent Low Glucose‡, Low Glucose, High Glucose, Signal Loss alarms† and other system notifications such as, Replace Sensor, Sensor Ended, Check Sensors, Force Close etc. *The FreeStyle Libre s...

How can I view reports and add notes in the Libre app?

Libre app creates detailed reports for you in the “Insights” section of your Libre app* navigation bar. Learn more about reports such as “Time in Ranges” and “Average Glucose” by playing the video below. *The FreeStyle Libre systems ap...