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What is the FreeStyle Libre 2 System?

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  The FreeStyle Libre 2 System—glucose Monitoring With Optional Alarms And No Finger Pricks A small sensor based system that provides up to 14 days and nights of glucose readings, now with low and high glucose alarms Say Hello To Optional Glucose Alarms Glucose alarms let you know the minute you’re too low or too high Easy to turn on/off Easy to adjust sound and vibration Say Goodbye To Painful Finger Pricks Painless to apply the sensor that can be worn for up to 14 days No finger prick calibration or code entry With a painless 1 second scan, you can see your glucose reading, trend arrow and 8 hour history Easily Monitor Glucose On Your Phone And Share Results Anytime, Anywhere LibreView Your glucose data is automatically uploaded to LibreView, a cloud-based system that enables your doctor to access reports, on demand LibreLinkUp Invite family and friends to download the app to share your glucose alarms and readings The FreeStyle Libre 2 System—glucose Monitoring Now With Optional Alarm

Applying The FreeStyle Libre Sensor - Dubai, UAE

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  CHOOSING THE SITE The sensor is the key to getting a complete glucose picture so don’t forget to apply the sensor with care: • Select an area of skin on the back of your upper arm that generally stays flat during normal daily activities (no bending or folding). • Avoid areas with moles, scarring or tattoos. • Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm away from an insulin injection site. • To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, you should select a different site other than the one most recently used PREPARING THE SKIN • Clean the skin with soap and water, dry the skin, wipe skin with an alcohol swab (let it air-dry) before proceeding. ... • The site selected on the back of the upper arm should be clean-shaven. SENSOR APPLICATOR Peel open the sensor pack and unscrew the sensor applicator. Line up dark marks on sensor applicator and sensor pack. On a hard, flat surface, press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it comes to a stop. CHECKING GLUCOSE LEVEL Push down firmly to apply t