Contraindications - Abbott FreeStyle Libre User Manual

Contraindications

The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System must be removed
prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) .
WARNING:
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The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System contains
small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed .
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During times of rapidly changing glucose (more than 0 .1 mmol/L
per minute), interstitial fluid glucose levels as measured by the
FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System Sensor may not
accurately reflect blood glucose levels . Under these circumstances,
check the Sensor glucose readings by conducting a fingerstick test
using a blood glucose meter .
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In order to confirm hypoglycaemia or impending hypoglycaemia
as reported by the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring
System Sensor, conduct a fingerstick test using a blood glucose
meter .
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Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood
glucose . If you have symptoms that do not match the FreeStyle
Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System reading or suspect that
your reading may be inaccurate, check the reading by conducting
a fingerstick test using a blood glucose meter . If you are
experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your glucose
readings, consult your health care professional .
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