How can I monitor my blood sugar without pricking my finger?

Abbott’s new FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, approved Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration, uses a small sensor attached to the upper arm. Patients wave a reader device over it to see the current blood sugar level and changes over the past eight hours.

How much is a FreeStyle Libre without insurance?

Freestyle Libre is only available as a brand name drug. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Freestyle Libre is around $116.94, 16\% off the average retail price of $139.29. Compare medical supplies and devices.

Does FreeStyle Libre puncture the skin?

Diabetics usually do this by pricking their finger in order to access some blood with a blood-glucose meter. With the FreeStyle Libre system this is no longer necessary. Instead, you attach a small sticky chip (sensor) to your skin (a common known place that works well is the back of the upper arm).

Which is more accurate FreeStyle Libre or finger stick?

Is it accurate? The FreeStyle Libre system is accurate, stable and consistent over 14 days [1] without the need for fingerprick calibrations. To assess the accuracy of the FreeStyle Libre sensor, the glucose readings the sensor provides are compared to a known independent reference.

Can you buy FreeStyle Libre sensor over the counter?

The FreeStyle Libre system requires a prescription to be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States. As a result, the FreeStyle Libre OTC (over-the-counter) is not available and one cannot just easily buy a Freestyle Libre sensor online.

Is the FreeStyle Libre a needle?

It’s a needle-free system where a small sensor is attached to the skin and a reader is passed over the sensor to record sugar measurements a few times a day.

How long does a FreeStyle Libre meter last?

Medicare coverage is available for FreeStyle Libre 14 day systems for cell phone use if FreeStyle LibreLink is used in conjunction with the FreeStyle Libre 14 day readers. Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria. Local Coverage Article: Glucose Monitor Policy Article (A52464), May 2017.