Category Archives: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

How to Get More from Your Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System

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Learn how Continuous Glucose Monitoring serves as a powerful tool for diabetes management and blood sugar control.

Designing a Bathroom That Actively Supports Daily Diabetes Management

Designing a Bathroom That Actively Supports Daily Diabetes Management

Explore the benefits of a bathroom for diabetes management designed for safety, convenience, and long-term health.

FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and Libre 2 Plus Sensor Replacement: Common Reasons Sensors Fail

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Having issues with your Libre sensor? Discover common FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and Libre 2 Plus sensor problems, including false lows, sensor errors, and early failures, and when users may need a replacement sensor.

What Your CGM Glucose Trends Are Trying to Tell You

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If you’re using a continuous glucose monitor like the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor,  Libre 2 Plus, or Instinct you’re collecting valuable data every single day. But numbers alone aren’t the goal—understanding the patterns behind those numbers is where real progress happens. Let’s break down what your glucose trends may be telling you—and how to […]

5 Tips to Get the Most Accurate Readings from Your Libre CGM

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Continuous glucose monitoring has transformed how people manage their glucose levels, especially with advanced systems like the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus. But even the best technology works best when used correctly. If you’ve ever questioned a reading or noticed unexpected fluctuations, you’re not alone. Here are five practical ways to […]

Freestyle Libre 2 Plus’s Compatible AID System: What You Need to Know

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In my last blog, we explored AID systems compatible with the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor and explained how automated insulin delivery technology can work alongside continuous glucose monitoring to improve diabetes management. If you missed it, you can read that guide here: https://diabeticoutlet.com/freestyle-libre-3-plus-compatible-aid-systems-explained/ In this blog, I’ll focus on Freestyle Libre 2 Plus’s compatible […]

Freestyle Libre 3 Plus Compatible AID Systems Explained

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Freestyle Libre 3 Plus’s Compatible AID Systems — A Clear Guide for Better Diabetes Management If you’ve been wondering how automated insulin delivery (AID) systems work—and whether there’s one compatible with your FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor—you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll briefly explain what an AID system is, how it works […]

A Big Step Forward in Diabetes Technology: Libre 3 Plus + t:slim X2 Integration

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Managing diabetes is a daily balancing act — and every advance in technology that simplifies it can make a real difference. That’s why the latest announcement from Abbott and Tandem Diabetes Care is such welcome news: the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is now fully compatible with the t:slim X2 insulin pump (with Control-IQ+), giving […]

Why Every Libre Sensor User Should Consider the MirTouch Adhesive Patch

Why Every Libre Sensor User Should Consider the MirTouch Adhesive Patch

If you use a Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor, you already know how valuable—and sometimes vulnerable—these sensors can be. They provide real-time glucose data, personalized insights, and a level of freedom that traditional finger-stick testing can’t match. But despite all of their benefits, Libre sensors have one common weakness: they can come loose […]

Important Update: Discontinuation of FreeStyle Libre 2 & Libre 3 Sensors

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Earlier this earlier, Abbott announced that the FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors will be discontinued by the end of September 2025. In their place, the company is rolling out the next generation of CGM technology: the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors. To ensure uninterrupted monitoring all current […]