Healthcare

  The Abbott FreeStyle Libre is a type of Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) that allows users to continuously track their blood sugar levels. It lets you learn how your blood sugar responds to the food you consume and the activities you do, opening up opportunities for you or your care provider to identify ways to improve your blood sugar control.  How do I apply the Freestyle Libre sensor Choose a site on the back of your upper arm, where your triceps muscle is (this is where the product is licensed to be used). Clean the area with the alcohol wipe provided and allow to dry.  Peel off the lid of the sensor and unscrew the cap from the applicator. Place the applicator into the open sensor pack and line up the dark mark on the applicator with the dark mark on the sensor pack.  Press the applicator down firmly until it comes to a stop. Lift the applicator with the attached sensor out. Holding the applicator in your hand, place it over the cleaned site on your arm.  Push down firmly to app