Freestyle Libre 2- Everything You Need To Know

After 5 years, Abbott has refreshed their flagship diabetes product Freestyle Libre and launched FreeStyle Libre 2. FreeStyle Libre 2 is a flash blood glucose monitor with optional alarms. In this video, I take a much deeper dive into FreeStyle Libre 2. How does it work? How is it different to other CGMs like Dexcom/Eversense/Guardian?

0:57 Quick History- Libre announced in 2013
1:36 Where we are today
2:09 What is new? What does Libre 2 do?
2:18 How is Libre 2 different to Libre 1?
3:03 Libre 2 alarms explained
3:51 New algorithm explained
4:31 Price
4:55 Libre 2 vs other CGMs like Dexcom/Eversense/Guardian
5:24 My view on Libre 2
6:12 Future of Libre - Libre 3
6:44 Overview

Are you one of the 2 million Libre users? Are you planning to upgrade to Libre 2? Yes? No? Tell me why

Also, please let me know if you have any questions about FreeStyle Libre 2 in the comments and I will answer then.

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[twelfthgarden]

Dude, are you a type 1 diabetic? How could you have missed the point so entirely? The user-set Libre 2 alarms reduce the need to check all the time, it's the first time I've had a peaceful full night's sleep without having to wake up and check, safe in the knowledge that I'll be alerted (at any time, actually, day and night) should I need to take any action. A whole level of fear and control removed from me, it's liberating. Thank you Libre 2! Absolutely amazing!

[hardlyart]

I for one cannot wait for the next, (next) gen Libre. When I can glance at my apple watch and see my real time but we have come soooo far since i was diagnosed 25years ago.

[iCaveDave]

Just jumped in here because my 6 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 a couple of weeks ago and a couple of days ago got Libre 2 - Still getting used to what we need to do - but being a bit techy we're using the iPhone as well as the handset to track things. Impressed so far!

[briankimble]

Are you for real??? with a low alarm the Libre 2 is a game changer

[Lilacleaf]

The NHS (in the uk) is now offering the 2! Very glad because I have always suffered overnight lo's or highs to avoid them. This is gonna make my life much easier.

[thabaldwookiee]

Thanks so much I just got approved for my system and you answered all the questions no one else has.

[kmirvo]

I have been using the dexcom g6 cgm for almost 2 years now. It does have the alarms for lo’s and high’s, unlike the libre it DOES tell you what the numbers are. The only down side is that the sensors, (75% of the time) stops before it’s expiration date. Yet, if you contact dexcom they will send it free of charge. I definitely need the alarms with the numbers shown, I am very brittle with sugars being dangerously low as well as high. This is especially crucial when I am sleeping. I just wish the sensor/transmitter was flatter like the libre. I did hear when they come out with the g7 it will be a lot flatter. I do get many signal losses, prematurely stopping (mostly 2-3 days prior). Which means there you go AGAIN changing it out. Sometimes, my sugar is not the same as when I use the finger prick method. Yet, not a 20# number difference, which would mean a big difference in the insulin dosage. Overall, right now this is what works for me, so I have to stay with it. Thank you for sharing all your information with us!

[kelliekblanco]

Can't wait to get my libre 2 so excited for alarm use.

[henryverghese]

Nice video. I've been using Libre sensor for past 2 years but I always miss one thing that is alarm. I used to wake up during mid night because of LO glucose level. Suddenly I had to check with my sensor and with finger prick for double sure. Then I have to eat to come back in normal range but this all could not go long. I read many blogs and watch many videos for the CGM device which gives alarms. For last six month I've been using Blucon with my libre sensor which gives me reading every 5 minutes on my phone and watch without scanning my sensor. Most importantly it gives me alarms whenever my glucose goes out of range. I think this is the best combination. I can share my readings with my caregiver and loved ones.

[galyna]

just started to use it couple of hours ago and here is your video :) many thanks!!! :)

[NigelBell]

Thanks so much for your videos, especially this one! I'm now on my 2nd Libre2 and am finding it very helpful for my diabetes management. Yes it would be better to have a real-time CGM view but as I'm ridiculously obsessed with my numbers anyway (recently achieved 100% TIT and so proud, I've have diabetes for 33 years) it would probably tip my mental health over the edge :-)

[tacnav]

You miss making the biggest point about this. The alarm is a godsend for people who are forgetful about scanning, especially when high. Doctors are not worried about you being low, you will find out eventually. But if you are consistently high, you will eventually create bigger problems and be a bigger drain on health resources. So, if you are someone who does not remember to test frequently, it is the alarm that is the universal selling point.

[ShesDiabetic]

Very late to the game here - but an awesome video Nerdabetic!!! Been trying out the Libre 2 recently and this helped me figure out several items I was unsure of - thank you thank you! 💙

[baggie]

If the Libre 2 has built in Bluetooth why would you still need a separate Blutooth transmitter?

[murrayno]

Thank you so much for the very insightful video. Just a couple of points both to you and to fellow iabetic peeps.
I loved freestyle libre 1. I changed to dexcom due to wanting CGM.
I loved Dexcom when it worked but was flawed with technical issues with lack of Bluetooth connectivity being the main culprit. I have put this down to the fact I use an android phone as opposed to an iPhone... have other android phone users had similar problems?
I love the concept of Freestyle 2 primarily due to its NFC function with the hopeful back up of alarms with low readings from the Bluetooth.
The fact I have to scan to get a number is not much more hassle than having to take my phone out in the first place.
I would be interested to know what your thoughts are? Thanks again for all your help

[alanboo]

I get all this information about my sugar updates, trend arrows, estimate a1c with my blucon nightrider and best part is i dont have to scan with any other device. Blucon just sits over Freestyle libre sensor and converts it into an active CGM.

[danielharper]

how do you reset the freestyle libre2? I had a sensor fall off and I tried putting on a new sensor and when I scan the new sensor it says "incompatible sensor"

[PeterTea]

I’ll stick with my g6. Knowing what your glucose level is, whether low or high, every 5 minutes is pretty sweet. No calibrations either is really nice.

[SherrydKhan]

I have freestyle libre 2 it keeps losing the wireless connection as a result keeps giving me incorrect readings. How do you handle that.

[CathyGrauer]

I am new to this. My reading is showing “Hi”, with no number big and in bold. The graph is showing 150 for each reading. Shouldn’t a result number be showing, instead of “Hi” each time?