The Freestyle Libre 3 sensor represents a pivotal advancement in the realm of continuous glucose monitoring within the Freestyle Libre product line. When employed in conjunction with the Libre 3 reader, this sensor offers a comprehensive 14-day monitoring capability, catering to both adult and pediatric populations aged 4 years and above afflicted with diabetes. The sensor facilitates a virtually painless one-second scanning procedure, obviating the need for invasive blood drawing and testing. Furthermore, the system features the additional benefit of optional real-time alarms, thereby enabling users to promptly identify and respond to any deviations in their glucose levels, whether they become excessively low or high. Notably, it’s imperative to clarify that this product includes the Libre 3 sensor itself, whereas the reader is available as a separate purchase.
The Freestyle Libre 3 offers the capability to furnish continuous glucose readings on a minute-by-minute basis, enhancing your ability to promptly discern fluctuations in blood sugar levels, be they elevated or diminished, as well as detect any discernible trends. This wealth of real-time data equips your healthcare team with comprehensive insights indispensable for the effective management of your diabetes. Simultaneously, it empowers you to take timely corrective measures, ensuring that your glucose levels remain within the desired range throughout the day. Accessing and interpreting this invaluable information is effortlessly facilitated through the utilization of the Libre 3 reader and the LibreLink app, affording you the convenience of seamlessly assuming control over your healthcare with a mere tap.
What's the difference between continuous glucose monitoring and blood glucose monitoring?
Sensor glucose readings come from the interstitial fluid, a thin layer of fluid that surrounds the cells of the tissue below the skin13 and not from the blood.