EVERY 23 SECONDS,
SOMEONE’S LIFE IS AT
A CROSSROADS1

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FOR A NATION AT A DIABETES CROSSROADS, A COUNTDOWN BEGINS EVERY 23 SECONDS

Every 23 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes.1 Every 23 seconds, someone’s life is at a crossroads.

Unlike with traditional blood glucose monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, such as the FreeStyle Libre family of products, are small sensor-based systems that provide real-time glucose readings every minute, day and night, without painful fingersticks,2,3 for people living with diabetes. This information can empower people to find greater control over their diabetes management decisions.

The problem? Only 1% of people living with diabetes around the world use CGMs.4

The FreeStyle Libre portfolio is the number one sensor-based glucose monitoring system in the world,5 having changed the lives of over 5 million people across more than 60 countries6 by providing breakthrough technology that is accessible and affordable.7 Yet, millions still don’t know this technology exists.

MYFREESTYLE PROGRAM

SHOW THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST THAT THEY CAN COUNT ON YOU

 

 

Is there someone in your life who has been affected by diabetes? Let them know about MyFreeStyle, which is a free diabetes education and support program that can teach them how to use one of the FreeStyle Libre CGM systems to manage their diabetes. If they have a commercial insurance program or pay with cash, they may be eligible to receive a voucher for a free8 CGM sensor when they sign up.

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INSPIRING STORIES

SHERRI: ENDING MY FAMILY’S MULTI-GENERATIONAL STRUGGLE

CORINNE: MY COUNTDOWN AT A CROSSROADS

OSWALDO: PROTECTING THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST

FRAN: EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

JOHN: HARD-WON MEDICAID COVERAGE, WELL WORTH IT

SAMANTHA: TRAVELLING OLD ROADS WITH NEW INSIGHTS

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this website should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual symptoms, situations and circumstances may vary. Sherri Shepherd is a paid ambassador for FreeStyle Libre portfolio. 

References:

1 Research is the Key to Ending Diabetes. American Diabetes Association. Accessed September 27, 2023. https://diabetes.org/ways-to-give/donations.

2 FreeStyle Libre 14 day system: Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol, when symptoms do not match system readings, when you suspect readings may be inaccurate, or when you experience symptoms that may be due to high or low blood glucose.

3 FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems: Fingersticks are required if your glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or when you see Check Blood Glucose symbol during the first 12 hours. 

4 International Diabetes Federation, IDF Diabetes Atlas 10th edition, 2021; Seagrove Partners, Diabetes Bluebook, August 2023.

5 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. 

6 Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care.

7 Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre 14-day, FreeStyle Libre 2, and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems versus competitors' CGM systems, assuming annual use of one receiver (or equivalent hardware) and quantity of transmitters and/or sensors according to use life. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.

8 Eligible patients will receive one (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor for users with a compatible mobile phone operating system at $0 copay. The expiration date of the voucher is 60 days from the issue date. This program is available for patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes; it is not available for patients with gestational diabetes. Only patients ages 18 and older are eligible to sign up and receive an offer for the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor and patients ages 4-17 are eligible to receive an offer for the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor through their parent or guardian. This offer is void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify or rescind this offer at any time without notice. The discounts are not available to beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs or residents of Massachusetts, Puerto Rico and other US territories. The free FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor is provided as a sample and is limited to one NDC per eligible person. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor cannot be re-sold, traded

9 Diabetes complications: Diabetes & DKA (Ketoacidosis). American Diabetes Association. Accessed September 27, 2023. https://diabetes.org/diabetes/dka-ketoacidosis-ketones.

10 Diabetes and Hispanic Americans. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Accessed October 3, 2023. https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/diabetes-and-hispanic-americans

11 The LibreView data management software is intended for use by both patients and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of historical glucose meter data to support effective diabetes management. The LibreView software is not intended to provide treatment decisions or to be used as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

FreeStyle Libre 14 day, FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems

Failure to use FreeStyle Libre systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose reading and alarms (if enabled) do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855-632-8658 or FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.

FreeStyle Libre Customer Service
People in the U.S. who have questions about the FreeStyle Libre portfolio can reach out to Abbott's Customer Service toll-free at 855-632-8658. Agents are available seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays.