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FreeStyle Libre 2 System
IN-SERVICE GUIDE
* Fingersticks are required if your glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol during the fi rst 12 hours.
See inside for Indications and Important Safety Information.

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  • Page 1 FreeStyle Libre 2 System IN-SERVICE GUIDE * Fingersticks are required if your glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol during the fi rst 12 hours. See inside for Indications and Important Safety Information.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Compatible Devices, Apps, and Software Compatible Devices, Apps, and Software For a list of compatible devices, apps, and software that can be used with the FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor, please go to: https://freestylelibre.us/support/overview.html Use of the Sensor with devices, apps, and software that are not listed may cause inaccurate glucose readings.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information Alarms you receive do not include your glucose reading so you must scan your Sensor to check your glucose. What to know before using the System: • Review all product information before use. • Take standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens to avoid contamination. •...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information • Do not reuse Sensors. The Sensor and Sensor Applicator are designed for single use. Reuse may result in no glucose readings and infection. Not suitable for re-sterilization. Further exposure to irradiation may cause unreliable low results. •...
  • Page 5 • The FreeStyle Libre 2 Reader has a built-in blood glucose meter that is designed to be used only with FreeStyle Precision Neo blood glucose test strips and MediSense Glucose and Ketone Control Solution. Using other test strips with the Reader’s built-in meter will produce an error or cause the Reader’s built-in meter to not turn on or start a test.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your System

    Getting To Know Your System • • The reader scans the sensor for glucose readings and The sensor is worn on the back of the upper arm and measures stores up to 90 days of glucose history and stores glucose readings every minute •...

  • Page 7: Sensor Application

    Sensor Application Wash, clean, and dry before you apply your sensor STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Select site on back of your upper Wash application site using Peel lid completely arm. Do not use other sites as these a plain soap, dry, and then off sensor pack.
  • Page 8 Starting a New Sensor Start new sensor with reader STEP 1 Press Home Button to turn The reader now displays on reader. important information about key topics to help you use Follow the prompts to set the system. The screens are date and time.
  • Page 9 Getting a Glucose Reading Scan your sensor anytime to get a real-time glucose reading. Check your glucose STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Press Home Button to turn Hold reader within 1.5 inches Reader shows on reader OR touch Check (4 cm) of sensor to scan it.
  • Page 10 Customizing Your Optional, Real-Time Glucose Alarms When in range of the Reader, your Sensor automatically communicates with the Reader to give you Low and High Glucose Alarms. These alarms are on by default. Alarm Settings STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Touch Alarms.
  • Page 11 Customizing Your Optional, Real-Time Glucose Alarms What you See What it Means The Low Glucose Alarm notifies you if your glucose The Low Glucose Alarm is on by default. Low Glucose Alarm Low Glucose Alarm crosses below the level you set. The alarm does not The alarm level is initially set to 70 mg/dL.

  • Page 12: Reviewing Your History

    Reviewing Your History The system provides insightful information to identify 7-, 14-, 30-, and 90-day trends. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Press Home Button Touch Review History. Use the arrows to Review History to turn on the view the available 10:23pm Ends in 14 days reader and go to...

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Disposal

    Maintenance and Disposal Your sensor automatically stops working after 14 days must be replaced. You should also replace your sensor if you notice any irritation or discomfort at the application site or if the reader reports a problem with the sensor currently in use.
  • Page 14 Interpreting Sensor Readings Sensor glucose readings appear after scanning your sensor. Before making treatment decisions, it is important to understand your sensor readings. Use all of the information on the screen when deciding what to do or what treatment decision to make. Glucose Going Glucose Trend Arrow Current Glucose...
  • Page 15 Interpreting Glucose Trend Arrows The Glucose Trend Arrow indicates which direction your glucose is going. Glucose is rising quickly (more than 2 mg/dL per minute) Glucose is rising (between 1 and 2 mg/dL per minute) Glucose is changing slowly (less than 1 mg/dL per minute) Glucose is falling (between 1 and 2 mg/dL per minute) Glucose is falling quickly...
  • Page 16 Going Low/High Message Messages will appear on the Reader when glucose readings are trending. DISPLAY WHAT TO DO If your glucose is projected to be higher than Glucose Going Glucose Going High 240 mg/dL or lower than 70 mg/dL within 15 minutes, a message will appear on the screen.
  • Page 17 Low Glucose/High Glucose Message Messages will appear on the Reader when the glucose reading is low or high. DISPLAY WHAT TO DO If your glucose is higher than 240 mg/dL or Low Glucose High Glucose lower than 70 mg/dL, you will see a message on the screen.
  • Page 18 LO/HI Reading Current Glucose will display LO or HI when glucose readings are outside measuring range. DISPLAY WHAT TO DO If LO appears on the reader, your reading is lower Low Glucose High Glucose than 40 mg/dL. If HI appears on the reader, your reading is higher than 400 mg/dL.
  • Page 19 Check Blood Glucose Symbol The Check Blood Glucose Symbol will appear during the fi rst 12 hours of sensor wear. 7:03am Ends in 14 days 10pm When you see the symbol during the fi rst 12 hours of wearing a Sensor, this is a reminder that your body might still be getting used to the new Sensor.
  • Page 20 A Day in the Life How Lisa manages her diabetes with FreeStyle Libre 2 system* Before breakfast After breakfast Before lunch After lunch Before exercise Before sleep † Lisa sees: the Lisa sees: the trend Lisa sees: the Lisa sees: her...
  • Page 21 Treatment Decisions: Getting Started Before you start using the FreeStyle Libre 2 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 •...

  • Page 22: Treatment Decisions

    Treatment Decisions When not to use Sensor Glucose readings for treatment decisions. Low Glucose No Current Glucose Number When there is no Current Glucose number, such as when you receive an error message or a LO or HI result, you don’t have enough information to make a treatment decision. Do a blood glucose test and treat based on that result.
  • Page 23 When to Contact your Healthcare Professional Refer to the FreeStyle Libre 2 system User’s Manual for more details. SYMPTOMS • If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your glucose readings • If you have signifi cant skin irritation around the sensor •...

  • Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system have alarms? Yes, the FreeStyle Libre 2 system has optional, real-time glucose alarms. *Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20 feet of the reading device. References: 1. 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 multicenter, open-label randomized controlled trial.
  • Page 25 Learn more at FreeStyleLibre.us The shape of the circle sensor unit, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are owned by Abbott. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2020 Abbott. ADC-14821 v1.0 09/20...

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