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Sensor adhesion guide

The FreeStyle Libre sensor is designed to be worn for up to 10 days. Please follow the instructions

found in the User Manual for skin preparation and application.

Preparing the skin

Select an area of the skin on the back of your upper arm that generally stays flat during

normal daily activities (no bending or folding). Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm

(1 inch) away from an insulin injection site. To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, select a

different site other than the one most recently used.

Skin surface

SITUATION

Oily surface

Soap, lotion, shampoo or conditioner might

leave oily residue on the skin, preventing the

sensor from sticking properly.

Wet surface

Moisture gets in the way of adhesion.

Keep the skin dry prior to application.

Hairy surface

Hair gets in between the skin and sensor

adhesive.

You may find it helpful to use other products to help with adhesion and removal. Some

third-party products are listed in this guide. Everyone's skin is different; try various

products to find the right one for you.

Sensor adhesion

Helping the sensor to stick

PRODUCT *

Torbot Skin Tac

™

SKIN-PREP

Protective Barrier Wipe

™

Mastisol

Liquid Adhesive

Sensor removal

Removing the sensor

PRODUCT *

Baby oil

Remove™ Adhesive Remover

UNI-SOLVE™ Adhesive Remover

* Abbott Diabetes Care ("ADC") is not affiliated with the manufacturers of the products listed. Reference to

third-party products does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, sponsorship or favoring

of any product or manufacturer. ADC is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy of any information

regarding third-party products. ADC makes no representations, expressed or implied, regarding third-party

products or their manufacturers, quality or suitability for you. Manufacturers' instructions for use of each

product should be followed.

SOLUTION

To improve adhesion, clean the skin with soap

and water and dry the skin. Then, clean the skin

with an alcohol wipe and allow skin to air dry (do

not blow on it) before proceeding.

To improve adhesion, dry the skin, clean the skin

with an alcohol wipe and allow skin to air dry (do

not blow on it) before proceeding.

The site selected on the back of the upper arm

should be clean-shaven.

DESCRIPTION

A hypo-allergenic and latex-free "tacky" skin barrier.

Protective liquid dressing that allows skin to breathe so

tapes and films adhere better.

Clear, non-irritating, non-water-soluble liquid adhesive that

secures dressings even in moist areas.

DESCRIPTION

Soft moisturizer.

Removes adhesive residue on skin.

Formulated to reduce adhesive trauma to the skin by

thoroughly dissolving dressing tape and appliance

adhesives.

Tips:

Bumping into objects

Use extra care while moving through your day. Avoid bumping or

catching your sensor on doorframes, car doors, furniture, people,

pets, or other hard objects.

Touching the sensor adhesive

Avoid touching, pushing, or pulling on the sensor. Also, you (and

those around you) should not touch, scratch, or pull on the adhesive

around the sensor, even if the adhesive has begun to peel.

Getting dressed

Use extra care to avoid hitting or catching the sensor on clothing

while getting dressed. Avoid wearing tight clothing on your arms, as

doing so may pull off the sensor.

Showering/bathing

The sensor is water resistant, but use extra care when cleansing

around the sensor and when toweling off so that you do not catch

or pull off the sensor. Do NOT take your sensor into water deeper

than 1 meter (3 feet) or keep it immersed for longer than 30 minutes.

Contact sports

Avoid contact sports and heavy exercise with activity that may

knock off your sensor.

Indications and Important Safety Information

The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device

indicated for replacing blood glucose testing and detecting trends and tracking patterns aiding in the detection

of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments

in persons (age 18 and older) with diabetes. The system is intended for single patient use and requires a

prescription.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Remove the sensor before MRI, CT scan, X-ray, or diathermy treatment.

WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS: Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose,

hypoglycemic unawareness, or dehydration. Check sensor glucose readings with a blood glucose meter when

Check Blood Glucose symbol appears, when symptoms do not match system readings, or when readings are

suspected to be inaccurate. The FreeStyle Libre system does not have alarms unless the sensor is scanned,

and the system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed. The FreeStyle Libre system is not

approved for pregnant women, persons on dialysis, or critically-ill population. Sensor placement is not approved

for sites other than the back of the arm and standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens

should be taken. The built-in blood glucose meter is not for use on dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock,

hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis, neonates, critically-ill patients, or for diagnosis or

screening of diabetes. Review all product information before use or contact Abbott toll-free (855-632-8658) or

visit www.FreeStyleLibre.us for detailed indications for use and safety information.

FreeStyle, Libre and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The product images are for illustrative purposes only.