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Category Archives: Glucose Monitoring
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breaking news for the diabetes community: Tandem Diabetes Care and Abbott have officially launched the first-ever integration between the <>t:slim X2 insulin pump and Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor in the United States. Whether you currently use the Libre sensor alone or pair it with the t:slim X2 independently, this integration now allows seamless communication between your […]
The Freestyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors are popular continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems that allow you to track their blood glucose levels in real time without the need for routine fingersticks. While this innovative device offers convenience and accuracy, users may encounter some challenges while wearing the sensor. In this blog, we’ll […]
The FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors both offer accurate, real-time glucose monitoring, but they vary in features like wear time, age compatibility, and integration with automated insulin delivery systems.
As a person battling diabetes, you are constantly being reminded to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and monitor your blood glucose levels. But, how do you know your efforts are paying off? Well, there are 3 tests directly affected by good glucose control, diet, and exercise. Knowing your numbers and how they are trending will help […]
Introducing the world’s smallest, thinnest, and most discreet continuous glucose monitoring sensor: the Freestyle Libre 3 CGM. The Libre 3 sensor is so small and thin that it can be worn discreetly under your clothes, and there is no need to prick your finger to get a blood sample. The makers of the FreeStyle Libre […]
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Libre 2 Reader or Phone App
Proper glucose monitoring is crucial to preventing long-term complications. That’s why many people are switching to a CGM device, like the Libre 2, to stay abreast of their blood glucose level changes and to make informed decisions about their health. But what if you could also use your phone to continuously track and monitor your […]










