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People using the FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system can view their glucose levels and other glucose-related information on the FreeStyle Libre 3 app. 

The FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM system sensor automatically sends glucose readings to the Libre 3 app every 60 seconds.

Libre 3 App Download Instructions can be emailed to individuals or attached via your Patient Portal for remote instructions. 

For complete information, visit Freestyle Libre

 

App Category:
  • Device Manufacturer-Provided Companion Apps
Intended User:
  • Person with Diabetes

Using the Libre 3 app, users can:
  • get detailed glucose-related reports
  • review glucose trends and history
  • set up and receive alarms when their glucose levels are trending out of range
  • share data with their health care providers using LibreView
  • sync data with LibreLinkUp so their family and caregivers can see their glucose levels remotely
  • view real-time glucose levels and save notes with readings.

Thank you to:  Katie Patel, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, BC-ADM from SIU Center for Family Medicine, Springfield IL for this Practice Pearl 

When using the Libre 3 App:

I encourage the user to Gamify it: when I first train someone on using the Libre 3 app- I encourage them to log meals and activity notes, paying attention to time in range. This helps the PWD to look back on daily graphs and see how food choices and exercise can affect blood glucose.  

When they come for follow up, we print out the report and look at the log together and use it as a teaching tool.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) is structured around seven diabetes self-care behaviors, known as the ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors®. Diabetes care and education specialists can help you set priorities and work with you on improving your own management in each of the following areas:

  • Monitoring - Tracking data influencing diabetes outcomes.
  • Reducing Risks - Recognizing risks and adopting behaviors to prevent diabetes complications.
  • Problem Solving - Identifying and solving issues for better diabetes outcomes.

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Compatibility with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems:
No
Health Provider Access to Patient Data:
Yes
Secure Messaging or Communication Channels:
No
Device Integrations:
View this document for a list of devices (including smart phones and specific operating systems) for use with the Libre 3 app. 
IOS, Android, Computer Availability:
  • iOS
  • Android

The FreeStyle Libre 3 app supports voice accessibility (text-to-speech) for certain features such as current glucose, the direction glucose is trending and glucose alarms indicating high, low or signal loss.

Users can also turn the Libre 3 app to Dark Mode to reduce eye strain.

The Libre 3 app is not:
  • able to sync directly with AppleHealthKit or Google Fit
  • compatible with all smartphones and operating systems
  • compatible with FreeStyle Libre or FreeStyle Libre 2 systems
  • intended to replace care from a licensed health care provider.
The Libre 3 app is for people using a Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. The CGM system is for people 4 years and older. 

Parents and caregivers may use the LibreLinkUp app to monitor children using the Libre 3 CGM who are not old enough or unable to use the Libre 3 app.

  • review the Libre 3 app manual and video tutorials before using the app
  • set up a LibreView account if they don’t already have one
  • stay within 33 feet of their smartphone while wearing the sensor for continuous glucose data updates
  • use a blood glucose meter to check their glucose level while the sensor is warming up during the first 60 minutes after insertion.   

Use in Practice:
The Libre 3 app helps users:
  • monitor glucose levels and identify trends
  • receive alarms when their glucose levels are too high or too low
  • share their glucose data with friends, caregivers and providers.

The FreeStyle Libre 3 app is for people with diabetes. Providers may access patient data on LibreView.

Professional Portal Availability:

LibreView allows providers to see patient data collected by the Libre 3 CGM, such as:

  • glucose readings and trends
  • clinical reports.

Using LibreView, providers can also share uploaded data with other care team members.

The Libre 3 app is free for patients to download and use with their Libre 3 systems.

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pediatric
  • Gestational

Compliance:

The Libre 3 app meets or exceeds HIPAA requirements.

Regulations:

The FreeStyle Libre 3 app is FDA approved for users 4 years or older.

Users can chat with a support team member through Facebook Messenger Abbott FreeStyle or by calling 855-632-8658. The customer support team is available daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET, excluding holidays.

Libre 3 app User Manual

FreeStyle Libre 3 video tutorials

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