Abbott FreeStyle Libre User Manual Download

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USAGE OF THE FREESTYLE LIBRE

[General information]

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This document briefly shows how to use FreeStyle Libre properly. For more

information, please read the official user guide and package insert before use. In

addition, please read the reference document "For Patients Using FreeStyle Libre".

[Sensor settings]

Note:

To review the complete procedure, please see the package insert of FreeStyle Libre

sensor.

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FreeStyle Libre sensor should be attached to the back of the upper arm. Avoid scars,

moles, and bumps. Please note that if you wear it on the side of your upper arm, it may

easily hit objects as you walk and be knocked off.

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Select a sensor site location at least 2.5 cm away from the insulin injection site.

Summary of Contents for FreeStyle Libre

Page 1: ...ase read the reference document For Patients Using FreeStyle Libre Sensor settings Note To review the complete procedure please see the package insert of FreeStyle Libre sensor FreeStyle Libre sensor...

Page 2: ...obvious bleeding after inserting the sensor remove the sensor and attach a new one The sensor automatically stops functioning after 14 days Read the user guide or the package insert to learn how to re...

Page 3: ...glucose levels measured by fingertip blood sampling If the reading of the sensor and actual blood glucose levels measured by fingertip blood sampling are different prioritize the blood glucose levels...

Page 4: ...o correct hyperglycemia confirm the actual blood glucose levels by fingertip blood sampling for such purposes Effective use of FreeStyle Libre Scan frequently at least 10 times a day Monitor the direc...

Page 5: ...an 2 mg dL per minute equivalent to 120 mg dL per hour When the arrow is pointing directly downward you should carefully assess the risk of hypoglycemia either with or without hypoglycemic symptoms re...

Page 6: ...e actual blood glucose levels Note 1 The original educational materials used in the study have been developed in Japanese and this version is its English translation 2 The original educational materia...