It is an entirely new way for people with diabetes to monitor their glucose levels painlessly and wirelessly, helping them manage their diabetes and daily lives.

The Freestyle Libre system uses an advanced, coin-size sensor that is worn on the arm for two weeks at a time. The water-resistant sensor, held in place with a small adhesive pad, contains a tiny filament inserted just under the skin to automatically measure and store glucose readings. Swiping the scanner over the sensor instantly displays present, past and future glucose data.

The sensor is always on – 24/7. Missed medication? Had too much dessert? Didn’t walk off that evening meal? The effects of all these behaviours can be immediately seen as they evolve. The simplicity of the process and real-time knowledge generated by the Freestyle Libre system provides actionable information that can help people not only get on with their day but also transform their lives altogether.

The Freestyle Libre system is a transformational technology designed to not only remove the pain of routine finger pricking but also seamlessly integrate into daily lives – empowering patients to make better-informed treatment decisions in real-time and live their best lives through better health.

Finger pricking hurts. However, for most of the 415 million people in the world with diabetes, this is an unavoidable way for them to monitor their blood glucose everyday. This painful routine, which can occur up to 10 times or more a day, is necessary so that patients can monitor their symptoms, manage their lifestyle and prevent longterm complications. Pain, inconvenience and indiscretion means patients don't test glucose levels as often, which can then lead to suboptimal diabetes management.