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4 Steps to Activate Sensor Scanning Tips
Follow these steps to be ready to get readings in just one hour. The more you scan, the more you know about your diabetes.
01
Turn on FreeStyle Libre 2 Reader
Hold your reader within 1.5 inches
of your sensor to scan right through
your clothes.
*
Scan frequently
Remember to scan at least once every 8 hours to
avoid gaps in your daily graph. The more you scan,
the more complete picture you and your doctor
have to help manage your diabetes.
03
Scan with Reader
04
Let Sensor Warm Up for One Hour
Then you can start getting glucose readings.
Key Times to Scan
How to Scan
Your Sensor
Before & After Meals or Snacks
Before & After Exercise and Sporting Events
Before Sleep, During the Night, and After Waking Up
*The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 1 cm to 4 cm of the sensor.
02
Tap Scan New Sensor
Parent Tip
Work with school staff to implement
the daily scanning schedule set by
your child’s healthcare provider.
Alarms Tip
Alarms are on by default. For more information
on customizing alarms, go to pages 10–11.
OK
New Sensor
Starting Up
Sensor can be used in:
60
minutes