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How does the sensor work?

How does the sensor

measure glucose?

When you apply the FreeStyle Libre 2

sensor, a thin filament is inserted under

your skin and measures glucose levels.

What does the sensor measure?

The sensor measures the glucose levels

in the interstitial fluid (ISF)—a fluid that

surrounds the cells beneath your skin—

instead of blood glucose.

TIPS TO REMEMBER

It can take a few moments

for glucose to move from

blood to the ISF

Blood glucose readings

tend to be about 2 minutes

ahead of sensor readings

For illustrative purposes only. Image not drawn to scale.

* Finger pricks are required if readings do not match symptoms or expectations.

Reference: 1 Alva S, Bailey T, Brazg R, et al. Accuracy of a 14-day factory-calibrated continuous glucose monitoring system with advanced algorithm in pediatric

and adult population with diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2020;1932296820958754.

Skin

ISF

Your trend arrow tells you

what direction your glucose

is heading

No confirmatory finger

pricks required, even when

glucose is low, falling, or

rapidly changing*

Cells

Glucose Capillary