Editor's Review
The FreeStyle LibreLink app is designed to help you monitor your glucose levels using your smartphone and a FreeStyle Libre Sensor. This innovative app allows you to conveniently check your glucose by simply holding your phone near the sensor, eliminating the need for routine fingersticks. 🩸📱
Key features of the FreeStyle LibreLink app include:
- Painless Glucose Checks: Scan your FreeStyle Libre Sensor with your phone for a painless glucose reading. 👍
- Comprehensive Glucose Data: View your current glucose reading, trend arrow, and glucose history at a glance. 📈
- Detailed Tracking: Add notes to track your food intake, insulin use, and exercise, helping you understand the impact of these factors on your glucose levels. 🍎✍️
- Insightful Reports: Access glucose reports, including your Ambulatory Glucose Profile, to gain a deeper understanding of your glucose patterns. 📊
- Healthcare Connectivity: Connect with your healthcare professionals through LibreView, enabling seamless sharing of your glucose data. 🧑⚕️🤝
The app is compatible with both 10-day and 14-day FreeStyle Libre Sensors. ✅
Important Usage Notes:
- If you plan to use both the FreeStyle Libre Reader and the app with the same sensor, start the sensor with the reader first, then scan with your phone. ⚠️
- FreeStyle LibreLink and Readers do not share data with each other. Scan your sensor every 8 hours with each device to ensure complete data capture.
- Upload and view data from all your devices on LibreView.com for a consolidated view. ☁️
Safety Information:
FreeStyle LibreLink is intended for measuring glucose levels in people with diabetes when used with a sensor. It's essential to have access to a blood glucose monitoring system, as the app does not provide one. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see the Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms don't match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms of high or low blood glucose. 💉
Before using the app, review the product labeling and the interactive tutorial available at https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/overview.html#app.📱
Features
Painless glucose checks with a sensor scan 👍
Displays current glucose, trend, and history 📈
Add notes to track food and insulin ✍️
Comprehensive glucose reports available 💯
Connect to healthcare via LibreView 🤝
Compatible with 10-day and 14-day sensors ✅
Upload data from devices to LibreView.com ☁️
View interactive tutorial within the app 📱
Pros
Painless glucose checks with sensor scans 🩸
Convenient glucose monitoring on your phone📱
Track food, insulin, and exercise easily 🍎
View comprehensive glucose reports 📊
Connect with healthcare professionals via LibreView 🧑⚕️
Cons
Requires FreeStyle Libre sensor for glucose monitoring ⚠️
Fingersticks needed in certain situations 💉