Abbott discontinued the FreeStyle Libre 14-Day System in January, 2021. Use the form below to see if you qualify for the FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Systems.

Firstly, there are a lot more similarities than there are differences, the shape is identical. The main difference & the most significant improvement is the bluetooth connectivity which means that the Libre 2 now has the ability for optional alerts for high and low blood glucose readings.

With normal use, the reader can be used for approximately 7 days before it needs to be recharged. Are the glucose readings erased from the FreeStyle Libre 14 day reader if the reader runs out of power? No, stored glucose readings on the reader are not lost if the reader runs out of power.

The FreeStyle Libre 14 day system has a 1-hour warmup and greater accuracy compared to the FreeStyle Libre system (10 day) with a mean absolute relative difference (MARD) of 9.4 compared to 9.7, respectively.

After 14 days of wear, the reader notifies the user that the Sensor has ended. The Sensor automatically stops collecting glucose data and should be removed 14 days after being started. Time to Sensor end is shown on the Home and Results screens.

A sensor lasts up to 14 days before needing to be replaced.

The FreeStyle Libre 3 system has many improvements compared to the Freestyle Libre 2 and 14-day systems. The sensors are smaller, easier to attach, and they track glucose readings much better.

A cloud-based software solution for FreeStyle Libre 2 system:

What happens if the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor is worn beyond 14 days? The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor automatically stops collecting glucose data and should be removed 14 days after being started.

Two completely different form factors. The libre 14 day could be extended but not the libre2.

Most (commercially insured) patients pay no more than $75 per month for FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors (at participating pharmacies)1,*. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation.

And other factors affect our glucose levels. And while cgms have improved over the years. Getting smaller more accurate more reliable even integrating with our smartphones.