Freestyle Libre 14 day In-Service Manual page 21

Treatment Decisions–Getting Started
Before you start using the FreeStyle Libre 14 day System for treatment decisions, make sure you have a good
understanding of how the system works for your body.
• Continue to use your blood glucose meter for treatment decisions until you are comfortable with the information you receive
• Getting familiar with the system could take days, weeks, or even months
• Work with your healthcare professional to put together a plan for making treatment decisions
• Scan often to see how carbs, medication, exercise, illness, or stress levels impact your sensor glucose readings
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CONFIRM SENSOR GLUCOSE READINGS
Confirm your Sensor glucose readings with a blood glucose meter until you understand:
• Sensor accuracy may vary between sensors
• Sensor accuracy may vary during a sensor wear session
• Sensor accuracy may vary in different situations (meals, exercise, first day of use, etc.)
UNDERSTAND YOUR INSULIN
Understand how your insulin works, including how long it takes to start working and how long
it lasts in your body.
NOTE: Making a treatment decision doesn't just mean taking insulin. Treatment decisions can
include taking fast-acting carbs, eating, or doing nothing and scanning again later.
AVOID "INSULIN STACKING"
If your glucose is high and going up, your first instinct may be to take more insulin to lower
your glucose. However, depending on when you last took insulin or your recent activity, the
right treatment decision may be to do nothing and scan again later.