![]() *If you would like to check if your plan covers the Libre Sensor & Reader (original) or the Libre 2 Sensor & Reader, please ask the LMC Pharmacist. Abbott is working on coverage by more plans. Not (yet) covered on any provincial plans covered on some private insurance plans. ![]() You cannot use a Libre 2 Sensor with the original Libre Reader or app.Ĭovered on many provincial and private insurance plans The Sensor is water resistant up to 1 meter (3feet). FreeStyle Libre is designed to be water-resistant and can be worn while bathing, showering, swimming and exercising. Libre 2 Sensor is only compatible with the Libre 2 Reader and Libre 2 app. The Sensor automatically measures and continuously stores glucose readings day and night. You cannot use an original Libre Sensor with the new Libre 2 Reader or Libre 2 app. Check your glucose on your phone and share results anytime, anywhere with a simple 1-second scan, even through clothing Easy to use The sensor is easily attached to the back of the upper arm. Original version of Libre Sensor is only compatible with the original Freestyle Libre Reader and app. Ideally you want to scan at least every 8 hours to get a 24 continuous “picture” of your patterns without any time gaps Note: Using Bluetooth technology, the Libre 2 system can be set to alert users without needing to scan the Sensor.ģ optional real-time glucose alarms available through the Libre 2 Reader and Freestyle ibre 2 phone app – Low Glucose Alarm, High Glucose Alarm and Signal Loss Alarm Scan of the Libre 2 Sensor by the Libre 2 Reader or app yields a profile from the past 8 hours. Ideally you want to scan at least every 8 hours to get a 24 continuous “picture” of your patterns without any time gaps ![]() Scan of the (original) Libre Sensor by the Libre Reader or app yields a profile from the past 8 hours. The Libre system has been available to buy in England since 2014 and on NHS drug tariff since November 2017. That would also be 112 uncomfortable finger pricks. ![]() Read on to find out about the differences, compatibilities and new features… What’s the difference between the Freestyle Libre original and the new Freestyle Libre 2 glucose monitoring system?įor adults aged 18 years and older with diabetesįor adults and children aged 4 or older with diabetes The Freestyle Libre Reader (once-off purchase), is used to scan the Freestyle Libre Sensor. Discover FreeStyle Libre, the painless way to monitor your glucose levels without fingerpricks Say goodbye to painful finger. As a comparison, test strips for blood glucose monitoring cost between £12.21 and £37.03 if checking levels eight times a day over the same period (depending on device used). Have you heard? There’s a new Libre in town! The Freestyle Libre “flash” glucose monitor now has a “version 2”, called the Freestyle Libre 2. ![]()
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