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Launching in the US in 2020, the FreeStyle Libre 2 is an integrated continuous glucose monitor rather than a rapid glucose monitor. It notifies the user when blood sugar levels are too high or too low without requiring the user to scan the device. The FreeStyle Libre 2 is the first patient-oriented CGM with a 14-day lifespan. Simply put, the app aims to provide patients using the Freestyle Libre2 glucose sensor with personalized, up-to-date blood glucose data for diabetes management. After scanning the sensor with the app, patients will receive their current blood glucose readings and trends to help determine the impact of food, exercise and lifestyle factors on diabetes management.

What’s more, the app maintains the same receiver scanning functionality as the original FreeStyle Libre and adds Bluetooth connectivity. This is important because it allows for optional alerts for high and low blood sugar levels. Users who turn on these alerts can receive notifications on their scanners or mobile phones whenever blood sugar readings go above or below specified ranges. The scanner can sound and vibrate to inform the user that they are at risk of high or low blood sugar, but the actual blood glucose value and trend will only be displayed when the user scans the sensor.

All in all, this app for diabetes management really works. FreeStyle Libre 2 makes it easy for people to manage their diabetes, empowering users to access information anytime, anywhere. And it is worth mentioning that the FreeStyle Libre 2 system features unrivaled 14-day accuracy and enhanced features including optional alarms.

On iOS App Store, the rating of FreeStyle Libre 2 – CA is 1.8 out of 5.0, with 404 user reviews. On Google Play, the app has more than 50,000 installs. Based on the above data, we can find that this app is currently getting some attention on the Google Play and App Store.

In the latest update, users simply scan their NovoPen® 6 or NovoPen Echo® Plus to automatically transfer recorded insulin doses to the app instead of manually recording it. Of course, the app update took a big step forward, it also allows viewing of your insulin and glucose data.

It is undeniable that for diabetics, measuring blood sugar is an essential thing every day. At present, the most common blood glucose testing equipment refers to the blood glucose meter, but it has great limitations, because it can only detect the blood glucose value of a patient at a single point in time, and cannot continuously monitor the blood glucose level. Therefore, the rapid development of FreeStyle Libre 2 brings flexibility and convenience to diabetes management. That is to say, this app is very helpful in controlling blood sugar levels while helping patients better understand their blood sugar levels.

Pros

1. The addition of Bluetooth connectivity enables hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia alerts and integration with future artificial pancreas systems.

2. Users can provide real-time glucose measurement data and trend changes through application without fingertip blood collection.

3. New enhancements include Bluetooth functionality and selectable high and low blood sugar alerts.

4. With the app, sensors can be used instead of scanners to achieve accurate sugar measurement with mobile phones anytime, anywhere.

5. Providing patients with personalized, up-to-date blood glucose data can help them better understand their blood glucose levels.

6. It notifies the user when the blood sugar level is too high or too low without requiring the user to scan the device.

Cons

Unstable blood glucose values or large gaps can make users feel uneasy.