FreeStyle LibreLink Overview
What is FreeStyle LibreLink? The FreeStyle LibreLink app is a glucose monitoring app that allows users to check their glucose levels by holding their iPhone near their FreeStyle Libre Sensor. The app is compatible with both 10-day and 14-day sensors.
Features
- Painless glucose monitoring with a scan instead of a fingerstick
- View current glucose reading, trend arrow, and glucose history
- Add notes to track food, insulin use, and exercise
- See glucose reports, including Ambulatory Glucose Profile
- Connect with healthcare professionals through LibreView
- Smartphone compatibility may vary
- Use of the app and FreeStyle Libre Reader with the same sensor requires starting the sensor with the reader first
- Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions in certain situations
- Registration with LibreView system is required for use of the app
- Legal notices and terms of use can be found on the FreeStyle Libre website.
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Product Details and Description of
The FreeStyle LibreLink app allows you to monitor your glucose with your iPhone. [1] Check your glucose by holding your iPhone near your FreeStyle Libre Sensor. The App is compatible with both 10-day and 14-day Sensors. You can use the App to: * Check your glucose with a painless scan, instead of a routine fingerstick [1] * View your current glucose reading, trend arrow, and glucose history * Add notes to track your food, insulin use, and exercise * See glucose reports, including your Ambulatory Glucose Profile * Connect to healthcare professionals with LibreView [2] SMARTPHONE COMPATIBILITY Compatibility may vary between phones and operating systems. Learn more about compatible phones at http://FreeStyleLibre.us USING YOUR APP AND FREESTYLE LIBRE READER WITH THE SAME SENSOR If you would like to use both the FreeStyle Libre Reader and the App with the same Sensor, you need to start the Sensor with the Reader first and then scan with your iPhone. Note that FreeStyle LibreLink and Readers do not share data with each other. For complete information on a device, scan your Sensor every 8 hours with that device; otherwise, your reports will not include all your data. APP INFORMATION FreeStyle LibreLink is intended for measuring glucose levels in people with diabetes when used with a FreeStyle Libre Sensor. For more information on how to use FreeStyle LibreLink, refer to the User’s Manual, which can be accessed through the App. Learn more about FreeStyle LibreLink at http://FreeStyleLibre.us [1] If you are using the FreeStyle LibreLink app, you must also 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 do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose. [2] Use of the FreeStyle LibreLink app requires registration with the LibreView system, which is provided by Abbott and Newyu, Inc. The circular shape of the sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. For additional legal notices and terms of use, go to http://FreeStyleLibre.us Before using the App, review product labeling and the interactive tutorial at https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/support/overview.html#app
Top Reviews
By laurenbaize
Love
I actually have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7 years old, I am now 25 and work for a family practice that deals with a lot of type 2 and type 1 diabetics. I have showed a lot of patients this product after I tested it out myself, and the doctors I work for have written a lot prescriptions for this item and have actually had me come into the room with them and the patient to inform them and show them how this product works. The doctors I work for have told me to contact the company for more information on insurance coverage, drug rep information to report back to patients and even becoming either a sponsor or something involved in this company because I truly do believe this will make any diabetics life easier as it has made mine. I work for a very busy practice and am very forgetful, this monitor has made my life that much easier and my Hemoglobin A1C come down from 9.2 to 7.8 within 3 months (this glucose monitor has a reminder setting that will alarm you within 1-2 hours to retest your blood sugar once you apply that setting) I highly recommend this product and can honestly say it has made managing my type 1 diabetes’s more reasonable.
By Brian@ExcitedSolutions
Best thing so far for glucose monitoring
I have been type 1 for 10 years and have to say that this app allows me freedom in ways I have not seen anywhere else so far. Instead of manually poking my finger for a blood reading, the scanning is painless, easy and allows notes for food, insulin, etc.. I have two constructive criticisms. The 12 hours that I am without reading during scanning makes me anxious. As funny as it sounds, I have come to love seeing the entire readings as it brings a new level of insight to managing my BS. So if there is a way to start syncing a new sensor 12 hours prior to the existing one expiring to have no gap in readings that would be great. The second suggestion is that I would love to see an Apple Watch app that displayed the BS reading when scanning. I have never used a dexcom or other continuous BS monitor as all of those are considered medical devices and is a different insurance deductible and is way too costly to obtain. The freestyle libre reader is great for me because it is considered a pharmacy benefit and is actually cheaper than buying a month worth of test strips for manual checking. Keep it up and keep innovating!
By GeorginoM
FreeStyle Libre Not connecting to server on IPhone 8
Update: My app is working now, after trying for at least 5 hours. I did call the help line and I too was given the “server down” story. I don’t believe the server storyline. I believe the server is just fine. I believe there are too many users trying to long in/register at the same time, and after a predetermined period of time/tries, it times out. I must commend Abbott for this absolutely terrific system. I drive a lot, and testing my sugar levels while driving is dangerous. With the sensor and my iPhone, I worry no more. Way to go Abbott! * (one star) I just purchased two sensors. Unfortunately, the FreeStyle Libre App encounters an “Error communicating with server” immediately upon opening. It’s accompanied by a small rectangular box with the words “try again.” I tried reconnecting many many times to no avail. Therefore, the app gets one star. If there were a -0 star, I’d be more the happy to select it.
