Freestyle Libre 2 Sensor

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 25, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Continuous blood glucose monitoring system

Common Brands:

FreeStyle Libre 2

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Flash glucose monitoring

Forms:

Device consisting of a sensor and a reader

Administration:

The sensor is self-applied to the skin at the back of the upper arm, and the reader is waved over the sensor to obtain a reading

Therapeutic Uses:

Diabetes management

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


FreeStyle Libre 2 Drug Class

FreeStyle Libre 2 (free-styl leeb-reh 2) is a flash glucose monitoring system for diabetes management.

FreeStyle Libre 2 Age Range

FreeStyle Libre 2 is approved for use in adults and children 4 years of age and older.