Steps To Activate Sensor; Tips For Scanning - Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Get Started

Steps to Activate Sensor

Follow these steps to get readings in about one hour.
01
Launch FreeStyle Libre 2 App*
and Reader
TIP: Download the app on
your iPhone before starting.
app is available from the
app Store; see page 20.
02
Tap "Scan New Sensor"
03
Scan Sensor with App or Reader
Either the app or the reader can be used to scan for
glucose readings, but the device with which you start
the sensor will receive the alarms. †
04
Let Sensor warm-up
Scan after one hour to get glucose readings.
As a courtesy to its customers, Abbott provides the most up-to-date information available, but it is subject to change and
interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for
individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage of payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that
are denied by third party payors. Medicare coverage is available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if a smartphone with the FreeStyle
Libre 2 app is used in conjunction with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader to review glucose data. Medicare coverage is not available if
a patient never uses the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader, and patients must meet other applicable coverage criteria. See Local Coverage
Determination: Glucose Monitors (L33822), July 2021 and Local Coverage Article: Glucose Monitors (A52464), Jan 2020.
* The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website for more
information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView.
† Notifi cations will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20 feet of the reading device. You must
have Critical Alerts enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone. ‡ Glucose readings are not available during 1-hour
warm-up, when sensor is too hot or too cold, when you see an error or "LO" or "HI" message, or no current glucose reading.
Reference 1. FreeStyle Libre 2 User's Manual.
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‡ for one hour

Tips for Scanning

The more you scan, the more you know about your
glucose levels.
How to Scan Your Sensor
Hold your iPhone* or reader within 1.5 inches of your sensor to
scan through your clothes. †
Scan Frequently
Remember to scan at least once every 8 hours to
in your daily graph. The more you scan, the more complete
picture of your glucose levels you and your doctor have to help
manage your diabetes.
Key Times to Scan
Before & After Meals or Snacks
Before & After Exercise and Sporting Events
Before Sleep and After Waking Up
When You Feel Low Glucose Symptoms
* The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website
for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with
LibreView. † The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 1 cm to 4 cm of the sensor.
avoid gaps
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