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Explore the benefits of FreeStyle Libre systems for patients with diabetes—no matter their treatment plan.

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Achieve better diabetes outcomes*1–3.

Non-insulin–using patients:

  • Patients using a GLP-1 therapy experienced significant improvements in A1C, regardless of GLP-1 therapy duration or insulin therapy type‡4.

  • Patients using non-insulin therapies with T2D experienced a 1.6% reduction of A1C at 6 months§||5.

Insulin-using patients:

  • Patients using basal and bolus insulin injections experienced an average A1C reduction of 0.9%*6.
     

  • Patients using basal insulin injection with T2D experienced an average A1C reduction of 1.1%§||5.

CGM = continuous glucose monitor(ing); GLP-1 = glucagon-like peptide-1; T2D = type 2 diabetes

Help your patients turn small steps into big wins.

Discover how real patients benefit from using Libre systems*3,7.

DEBRA

Debra manages her T2D with oral medication. She learned to track her glucose with the Libre 3 system, helping her to increase her TIR.

JOE

Joe experienced gaps in his GLP-1 therapy, but with the Libre 3 system, he was still able to reduce his A1C levels.

DIANE

Adding the Libre 2 system to Diane’s T2D regimen of insulin injections and oral medications allowed her to decrease insulin injections and reduce her A1C levels.

These case studies are intended to be used for educational purposes only. Individual symptoms, situations, and circumstances may vary.

TIR = time in range

Answers to help guide Libre
systems use across patient types.

How do Libre systems benefit basal insulin injectors?

Patients who use Libre CGM systems with their basal insulin therapy experienced:

  • Lower A1C levels (1.1% reduction§||5 in people with T2D)

The Libre 3 Plus sensor can help your patients monitor glucose levels in real time with automatic updates every minute. Plus, patients can set optional alarms** that alert them the minute a threshold they set is crossed.

§ Study was performed with the US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. Data is applicable to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 systems, as feature sets are similar as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system, excluding alarms.

|| Retrospective observational study with average baseline A1C 10.1% ± 1.7%.

** Alarm notifications will only be received when alarms settings are enabled and turned on and sensor is within 20 feet (FreeStyle Libre 2) or 33 feet (FreeStyle Libre 3) unobstructed of the reading device.

Reference: 5. Wright, Eugene E. Jr., et al. “Use of Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Associated With A1C Reduction in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin or Noninsulin Therapy.” Diabetes Spectrum 34, no. 2 (2021): 184–189. https://doi.org/10.2337/ds20-0069.

Do Libre systems help identify hidden hypoglycemic results that BGM does not?

Yes. Libre systems help find hypoglycemic events that BGM is not identifying, notifying patients with optional alarms** the minute the threshold they set is crossed (eg, below 70 mg/dL).

** Alarm notifications will only be received when alarms settings are enabled and turned on and sensor is within 20 feet (FreeStyle Libre 2) or 33 feet (FreeStyle Libre 3) unobstructed of the reading device.

What are typical results for patients using Libre systems?

Patients using the Libre 3 Plus sensor saw reductions in A1C*8, hypoglycemia (38%*1 and 43%*#3 in people with T1D and T2D, respectively), and hospitalizations (66%*††7).

* Study was performed with the outside US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. Data is applicable to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 systems, as feature sets are similar as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system, excluding alarms.

# REPLACE Trial: A randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the impact of FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system (n=149) on HbA1C in people with T2D taking multiple daily doses of insulin at 6 months compared to blood glucose monitoring (BGM; n=75).

†† Reduction based on real-world data from 13.7% to 4.7% at 12 months (p<0.05).

References: 1. Bolinder, Jan, et al. “Novel Glucose-sensing Technology and Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Non-masked, Randomised Controlled Trial.” The Lancet 388, no. 10057 (2016): 2254–2263. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31535-5. 3. Haak, Thomas, et al. “Flash Glucose-sensing Technology as a Replacement for Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Management of Insulin-treated Type 2 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Open-label Randomised Controlled Trial.” Diabetes Therapy 8, no. 1 (2017): 55–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6. 7. Fokkert, Marion, et al. “Improved Well-Being and Decreased Disease Burden After 1-Year Use of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FLARE-NL4).” BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 7, no. 1 (2019): e000809. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000809. 8. Evans, Mark, Zöe Welsh, Sara Ells, and Alexander Seibold. “The Impact of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Glycaemic Control as Measured by HbA1C: a Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials and Real-world Observational Studies.” Diabetes Therapy 11, no. 1 (2020): 83–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-019-00720-0.

Can Libre systems help GLP-1 therapy users?

Yes. Patients using a GLP-1 therapy experienced significant improvement in A1C after initiating Libre systems, regardless of GLP-1 therapy duration or insulin type‡4.

† 1.5 ± 1.9% (p<0.001).

‡ Real-world analysis of changes in A1C with the addition of FreeStyle Libre systems among adults with T2D currently using GLP-1 therapy (N=1,454).

Reference: 4. Miller, Eden, et al. “Association of Changes in A1C Following Continuous Glucose Monitoring Acquisition in People With Sub‐optimally Treated Type 2 Diabetes Taking GLP‐1 RA Therapy.” Diabetes Therapy 15 (2024): 2027–2038. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-024-01619-1.

How can I help my GLP-1 therapy users get a more affordable price at the counter?

We understand that cost shouldn’t be a barrier for your patients with diabetes. In fact, our Libre 3 Plus sensor is the most affordable CGM available in pharmacies‡‡9. If (commercially insured or uninsured) patients are asked to pay >$75 for two sensors, you can provide them with a Copay Card§§.

Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.

Coverage and out-of-pocket costs may vary based on your individual insurance plan. Please contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your specific benefits and eligibility.

‡‡ Based on pharmacy claims for the aggregate of patients covered by Commercial insurance, Managed Medicare, Managed Medicaid using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus Dexcom CGM systems. Does not include fee-for-service Medicare or fee-for-service Medicaid. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.

§§ Benefits apply to FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors and FreeStyle Libre 3 readers. Void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify, rescind, or revoke these benefits at any time without notice. Offer available to commercially insured and uninsured patients only. These benefits are not available to beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs. For Massachusetts residents, only those patients responsible for the full cost of the product may be eligible to receive these benefits. These benefits are only available at participating pharmacies, which are subject to change without notice. The actual amount a patient pays may vary.

Reference: 9. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

BGM = blood glucose monitoring; T1D = type 1 diabetes

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Guidelines

Take note—the latest ADA guidelines endorse CGM for a wider range of patients10.

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The FreeStyle Libre 3 system includes the Libre 3 Plus sensor, Libre 3 sensor, Libre 3 app, Libre app, and the Libre 3 reader.

The FreeStyle Libre 2 system includes the Libre 2 Plus sensor, Libre 2 sensor, Libre 2 app, Libre app, and the Libre 2 reader.

FreeStyle Libre 3 system is cleared to be used by children 4 years and older with Libre 3 sensor and 2 years and older with Libre 3 Plus sensor.

FreeStyle Libre 2 system is cleared to be used by children 4 years and older with Libre 2 sensor and 2 years and older with Libre 2 Plus sensor.

Medicare and other payor criteria may apply.

* Study was performed with the outside US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. Data is applicable to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 systems, as feature sets are similar as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system, excluding alarms.

† 1.5 ± 1.9% (p<0.001).

‡ Real-world analysis of changes in A1C with the addition of FreeStyle Libre systems among adults with T2D currently using GLP-1 therapy (N=1,454).

§ Study was performed with the US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. Data is applicable to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 systems, as feature sets are similar as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system, excluding alarms.

|| Retrospective observational study with average baseline A1C 10.1% ± 1.7%.

¶ Actual patient information, although not the patient’s real name or image.

♢ The sample is provided to you with no requirement or obligation.

References: 1. Bolinder, Jan, et al. “Novel Glucose-sensing Technology and Hypoglycaemia in Type 1 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Non-masked, Randomised Controlled Trial.” The Lancet 388, no. 10057 (2016): 2254–2263. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31535-52. Evans, Mark, Zoë Welsh, and Alexander Seibold. “Reductions in HbA1c With Flash Glucose Monitoring Are Sustained for Up to 24 Months: a Meta-analysis of 75 Real-World Observational Studies.” Diabetes Therapy 13, no. 6 (2022): 1175–1185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-022-01253-93. Haak, Thomas, et al. “Flash Glucose-sensing Technology as a Replacement for Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Management of Insulin-treated Type 2 Diabetes: a Multicentre, Open-label Randomised Controlled Trial.” Diabetes Therapy 8, no. 1 (2017): 55–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-64. Miller, Eden, et al. “Association of Changes in A1C Following Continuous Glucose Monitoring Acquisition in People With Sub‐optimally Treated Type 2 Diabetes Taking GLP‐1 RA Therapy.” Diabetes Therapy 15 (2024): 2027–2038. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-024-01619-15. Wright, Eugene E. Jr., et al. “Use of Flash Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is Associated With A1C Reduction in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin or Noninsulin Therapy.” Diabetes Spectrum 34, no. 2 (2021): 184–189. https://doi.org/10.2337/ds20-00696. Kröger, Jens, Peter Fasching, and Hélène Hanaire. “Three European Retrospective Real-World Chart Review Studies to Determine the Effectiveness of Flash Glucose Monitoring on HbA1c in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.” Diabetes Therapy 11, no. 1 (2020): 279–291. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-019-00741-97. Fokkert, Marion, et al. “Improved Well-Being and Decreased Disease Burden After 1-Year Use of Flash Glucose Monitoring (FLARE-NL4).” BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care 7, no. 1 (2019): e000809. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-000809. 8. Evans, Mark, Zöe Welsh, Sara Ells, and Alexander Seibold. “The Impact of Flash Glucose Monitoring on Glycaemic Control as Measured by HbA1C: a Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials and Real-world Observational Studies.” Diabetes Therapy 11, no. 1 (2020): 83–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-019-00720-09. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 10. American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. “Summary of Revisions: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026.” Diabetes Care 49, suppl. 1: S6–S12. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc26-SREV.

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Important Safety Information

Failure to use FreeStyle Libre systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose reading and alarms (if enabled) do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Get medical attention when appropriate. Abbott Customer Service at 855-632-8658 or visit FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.

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