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Awareness and Monitoring are keys to Better Diabetes Management

by Kapila Rattan Bhowmik
June 8, 2022
in Featured, Lifestyle
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Diabetes Mellitus is a lifestyle-associated condition and is growing at a concerning rate in India. While it is crucial to determine the cause and work on reversing diabetes, Diabetes Management and keeping track of daily blood sugar readings are equally vital.

Many times, blood glucose levels are checked by the people with diabetes themselves using a glucometer at home. But is this the most convenient way of monitoring sugar levels? Also, can we avoid daily pricking which is a hassle?

To be honest, I am wary of needles and pricks. When I got myself checked recently, it came as a shock that my blood sugar levels were very high. It was distressing because I am particular about my diet and lifestyle but now something had to be done. Being a pre-diabetic meant I needed to monitor my blood sugar levels and I was horrified at the thought of needles.

That was when someone suggested Freestyle Libre to me. Blood sugar could be monitored without a finger prick- unbelievable? That was my reaction too. But it is!

Freestyle Libre – A Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device

The only way to manage diabetes is to monitor it. With constant monitoring, the sugar levels are checked, and the patient is aware of when it’s under control and when he needs to see a doctor. Continuous glucose monitoring is not possible with the typical sugar testing prick devices. FreeStyle Libre is an innovative product equipped with a reader and a sensor. The sensor is worn at the back of the upper arm and the reader has to be swiped over the sensor to get the reading. The best part is this sensor can be worn over for up to 14 days.

Popularly known as Flash Glucose Monitoring System, the device not only gives real-time glucose readings, it also provides a range that helps in monitoring one’s glucose levels throughout the day.

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre has been well accepted by people with diabetes.. It is expected that more people will resort to prick free mechanisms for monitoring glucose levels. It brings in usability and convenience for the user.

The advantages of Freestyle Libre are-

  • Painless glucose monitoring and absolutely no need to finger prick to check glucose levels.
  • Freestyle Libre is convenient and hassle-free. It measures and records the readings for future reference too.
  • The device is water-resistant, and there is no need to remove it even while bathing or doing regular chores.
  • It measures 8 hours of glucose levels and trends throughout the day.

How to use FreeStyle Libre?

FreeStyle Libre liberates you from the hassles of routine finger-prick testing. There are two parts of the device-

  • Sensor
  • Reader

The patient wears the sensor on the upper arm, which is entirely waterproof. There is no need to remove the device before sleeping or bathing. The device helps track glucose levels.

The reader is a handheld device placed before the sensor to get a glucose range.

Freestyle Libre offers the ease and convenience of keeping a tab on the glucose range. It is undoubtedly a boon to people like me who are scared or tired of pricking daily and during travel. It has taken the fear out of regular glucose monitoring.

Buy Freestyle libre here.

Know more about Continuous Glucose Monitoring.

Read more about diabetes management here

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Kapila Rattan Bhowmik

My name is Kapila. I am an IT security professional by profession and a mommy of 2 lovely daughters and a Blogger by passion. Working Woman| Blogger | Everyday nuances | Reviews | Travel | Parenting|

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Comments 22

  1. Aesha Shah says:
    9 months ago

    FreeStyle Libre makes it much more convenient to monitor diabetes. Your post lists the features very well.

  2. Manisha Garg says:
    9 months ago

    Monitoring is a key aspect of efficient Diabetes Management and the pins and pricks are a cause of concern for many. Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring System is a pain-free way to monitor your glucose levels, I am glad to know about it.

  3. Paresh Godhwani says:
    9 months ago

    Diabetes management is very important and regular monitoring is key to that management. And FreeStyle Libre looks like to be a great device to regular monitoring and sugar levels analysis.

  4. Shivani singh says:
    10 months ago

    Monitoring is such an important aspect of diabetes management.

  5. Ayushi Verma says:
    10 months ago

    This has made monitoring glucose levels so much easier.

  6. Kunal says:
    10 months ago

    I am going to ensure my dad gets enough exercise even on vacation, because he has diabetes.

  7. kishore says:
    10 months ago

    Food choices are always tricky for diabetics while traveling. Great post!

  8. Nancy Sharma says:
    10 months ago

    My mother will find FreeStyle Libre useful.

  9. Pravendra Singh says:
    10 months ago

    Yes awareness is very important when it comes to diabetes.

  10. Harsh says:
    10 months ago

    FreeStyle Libre is an innovative product.

  11. Pawan Dubey says:
    10 months ago

    What a product! definitely buying it.

  12. Sahil gouria says:
    10 months ago

    It is definitely a boon to people like me who are scared or tired of pricking daily and during travel.

  13. Anshul patel says:
    10 months ago

    Loved reading your post. thank you for sharing.

  14. Prakhar says:
    10 months ago

    Monitoring diabetes has really become easier with FreeStyle Libre. Defintely trying this.

  15. Pandi says:
    10 months ago

    This prick free device for monitoring glucose levels looks so convenient.

  16. Karthick says:
    10 months ago

    I am happy to read all the pointers that are really helpful in managing diabetes.

  17. Silpi says:
    10 months ago

    This is helpful in understanding diabetes better and managing diabetics.

  18. kumar says:
    10 months ago

    I totally agree with you regarding diabetes management. Very informative post.

  19. Krishna Awate says:
    10 months ago

    Awareness and monitoring are key. You got that right. Loved reading this post.

  20. Rahul says:
    10 months ago

    The usage looks hassle-free. Need to try this device for my parents.

  21. Ravi says:
    10 months ago

    We so need painless glucose monitoring. Glad this came up.

  22. Neha Sharma says:
    10 months ago

    I was so happy when I first got to know about FreeStyle Libre. It is such a revolutionary product, giving people with diabetes an option of painless way to monitor blood glucose levels. Continuous glucose monitoring with FreeStyle Libre will surely make managing diabetes an easy task.

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