FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus by Abbott is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor designed to help people living with diabetes track glucose levels and trends throughout the day and night. The sensor is worn on the back of the upper arm and lasts for up to 15 days.
Benefits of FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus
- Up to 15 days of wear. One day longer than the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor.
- Glucose readings every minute. Readings automatically update in real time on a compatible smartphone using the FreeStyle LibreLink app.
- Optional glucose alarms. Receive alerts when glucose levels are too high or too low.
- For adults and children aged 2+. Children aged 2–12 require adult supervision and assistance.
- Convenient daily wear. The compact sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes.
How to use the sensor
- Apply the sensor to the back of your upper arm, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Start it using a compatible smartphone and the FreeStyle LibreLink app.
- After the 60-minute warm-up, glucose readings appear automatically in the app while the phone and sensor remain connected.
The sensor can also be used with compatible FreeStyle Libre 2 readers. Important: if you start the sensor with a reader, you must scan it to obtain glucose readings; automatic real-time readings in the smartphone app are not available in that setup.
Omnipod 5 compatibility
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus can connect to certain versions of Omnipod 5 where the integration is available. Check that your Pod packaging explicitly lists FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus compatibility. Pods designed for other sensors may not work. When using the sensor with Omnipod 5, start a new sensor through the Omnipod 5 system as instructed, rather than activating it in LibreLink first.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Model: FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus
- Device type: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor
- Wear duration: Up to 15 days
- Reading frequency: Every minute
- Warm-up time: 60 minutes
- Application site: Back of the upper arm
- Indicated age: 2 years and older
Before ordering: check smartphone, app and insulin delivery system compatibility, including regional restrictions. The sensor measures glucose in interstitial fluid, not directly in blood. If readings do not match your symptoms or seem inaccurate, check glucose using a blood glucose meter and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
