*Please note that the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors can only be read with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader or the FreeStyle LibreLink app. This flash glucose monitoring system is not compatible with the first-generation FreeStyle Libre 14-day system.
FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor Kit Features:
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Small in size and comfortable to wear. The sensor in this flash glucose monitoring kit, about the size of two stacked US quarters, can be scanned through clothing.
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Painless application. A very thin filament sits just under the skin to measure interstitial fluid.
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Accurate sensor readings. No fingerstick calibrations are required, and the flash glucose sensor kit has no interference with medications containing acetaminophen.
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Water resistant. Stays on the body for up to 14 days, and can be worn while swimming, showering, or exercising.
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Continuous monitoring. Continuously measures the glucose concentration in your interstitial fluid, and stores 8 hours of data.
FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor Kit Includes:
- Sensor
- Sensor applicator
- (2) Alcohol wipes
- Product information card
- Reader not included
How to apply the FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor
1. Choosing the site.
- Select an area on the back of your upper arm, avoiding areas with moles, scarring, or recent insulin injections.
- Select a different site than the one most recently used
2. Preparing your skin. Preparing your skin is an important step toward ensuring adhesion. The FreeStyle Libre sensor adhesion guide (download below) suggests solutions to help overcome common skin surface conditions.
3. Applying the sensor. The sensor pack and sensor applicator are included together as a set.
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A. Open the sensor pack by peeling off the lid completely. Unscrew the cap from the sensor applicator and set the cap aside.
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B. Line up the dark mark on the sensor applicator with the dark mark on the sensor pack. On a hard surface press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it comes to a stop.
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C. Place the sensor applicator over the prepared site and push down firmly until the sensor is in place.
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D. Make sure the sensor is secure after application. Put the cap back on the sensor applicator. Discard the used sensor pack and sensor applicator per local regulations.
