Trial this glucose monitoring tech for $15^ 26 April 2024 Advertisement If you are living with diabetes and haven’t yet experienced FreeStyle Libre 2, here’s the perfect opportunity to give it a go. Take a break from finger pricks * and trial the #1 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) worldwide† for $15^ TRIAL NOW FOR $15 > With FreeStyle Libre 2, you can check your glucose levels anytime, anywhere, with zero finger pricks.* The small, discreet sensor is worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days, where it continuously measures glucose levels and automatically displays them on your phone*, no scanning required.¶ Take the guesswork out of glucose management, and get instant feedback on how food, activity and insulin impact your glucose levels. FreeStyle Libre 2 is the only sensor in Australia that takes a glucose reading every single minute.‡ Optional glucose alarms notify you the minute your glucose goes too low or too highΩ, so you can quickly manage glucose fluctuations. Clinically proven to lower HbA1c1± and reduce time in hypoglycaemia2-5, FreeStyle Libre 2 shows your personalised glucose trends and patterns so you can track your continuous progress and see the impact of every change, big or small. Your loved ones can also receive your real-time glucose readings and alarms on their phone,§ providing peace of mind for you and them whether you’re sleeping or out enjoying life. HOW TO ACCESS FREESTYLE LIBRE 2: To learn more about all access options, visit FreeStyleLibre.com.au/How-To-Access New to FreeStyle Libre 2: Trial now for $15^ Ongoing access to FreeStyle Libre 2: Living with type 1 diabetes:FreeStyle Libre 2 is subsidised for Australians with type 1 diabetes (eligibility criteria applies). Living with type 2 diabetes:Subscribe and save up to 20% on sensors!α Enjoy free shipping on every order, and every 6th order is completely free. Veterans:FreeStyle Libre 2 is fully subsidised for eligible Veterans, through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). To learn more about all access options, visit FreeStyleLibre.com.au/How-To-Access ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at FreeStyleLibre.com.au This product is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with insulin-requiring diabetes. *Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.com.au/compatibility for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. ¶ Glucose readings are automatically in the FreeStyle LibreLink app when the sensor has been started with the app, and the smartphone and sensor are connected and in range. Optional scan to backfill up to 8 hours of data following a period of lost connection. ^The FreeStyle Libre 2 ‘$15 Trial Offer’ is a special offer and is only valid in Australia for a limited time. Limit of one $15 sensor per customer. Only available to new FreeStyle Libre 2 customers. Users must be registered and logged into their FreeStyleLibre.com.au account. Terms & conditions apply. † Data based on the number of users worldwide for FreeStyle Libre family of personal CGMs compared to the number of users for other leading personal CGM brands and based on CGM sales dollars compared to other leading personal CGM brands.‡ Compared to other on-market CGMs in Australia. As of Mar 2024. Ω To get glucose alarms on your phone, you must start the sensor with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 6 metres of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone. ± At HbA1c ~7% or higher.§ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile device and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by an app. α Percentage saving based on the comparison to purchasing 12 sensors at full price with the average Australian shipping cost of $8.36. Actual discount may be higher or lower depending on the shipping charge to your destination. Terms & conditions apply. 1. Evans M. et al. Diabetes Ther. 2022; 13(6): 1175-85.2. Leelarathna L. et al. N Engl J Med. 2022; 387:1477-1487.3. Franceschi R. et al. Front. Endocrinol. 2022; 13:907517.4. Haak T. et al. Diabetes Ther. 2017; 8(1): 55-73.5. Bolinder J. et al. Lancet 2016; 388(10057): 2254-2263. The sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Information contained herein is for distribution outside of the USA only. Abbott Australasia Pty. Ltd., Abbott Diabetes Care, 666 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria 3108, Australia. ABN 95 000 180 389. ADC-91778 V1.0
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