The Libre 2 and 3 labels now say that patients can safely undergo a 1.5T or 3T field strength MRI exam while wearing the sensor, under specific listed conditions.

To set up the FreeStyle Libre, you must first insert the sensor into your upper arm with an applicator that’s included with the set. The sensor itself is about the size of a coin and is applied ...

As with the Dexcom sensors, the t:slim system will connect wirelessly to the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, ... Miriam E. Tucker is a freelance journalist based in the Washington DC area.

14-day sensor. FreeStyle Libre 2 uses a round, ... Libre will eventually be integrated into automated systems with insulin pumps, that interoperability is currently an area where Dexcom G6 wins.

What This Means For You. If you use Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 CGM systems, this new FDA clearance means you won't have to remove your sensor during imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, or ...

FreeStyle Libre is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. It uses a sensor to read and check a person’s glucose levels. People with diabetes can use FreeStyle Libre to help manage the ...

Until now, Libre 2 users needed to scan a device (either a smartphone or the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader) over the sensor to check glucose levels. The new upgrade empowers the sensor with real-time CGM ...

Abbott plans to employ more than 800 people at the plant in Kilkenny, Ireland, which will make more Libre sensors than any of the company’s other facilities, according to the Monday announcement ...