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Abbott′s FreeStyle® Libre Approved in the U.S. - Seite 3

The importance of the AGP has been recognized by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, which recently recommended that the health care industry standardize this report across all glucose monitoring devices so more physicians and patients will have access to this tool¹⁶.

STUDIES SHOW PEOPLE TEST MORE AND SPEND LESS TIME IN HYPOGLYCEMIA WITH THE FREESTYLE LIBRE SYSTEM

Two published clinical trials^5,6 and real-world evidence¹⁷ from more than 50,000 FreeStyle Libre users show that people who use the FreeStyle Libre system test their glucose levels an average of at least 15 times per day. The studies show that people who scan more frequently spend less time in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia while having improved average glucose levels, demonstrating improved glucose control overall.

"Diabetes management requires active participation by the patient. Regular monitoring of glucose levels is especially crucial among patients being treated with insulin," said Maria Tulpan, M.D., Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, N.Y. "What we see with the FreeStyle Libre system is patients gaining a better understanding of the impact of food, exercise and specific medications on their glucose levels due to availability of the data, which is important in the day-to-day management of diabetes and for behavioral changes towards improved diabetes control."

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE FREESTYLE LIBRE SYSTEM

In the U.S., the FreeStyle Libre system will be available via prescription before the end of the year at major retail pharmacies. The FreeStyle Libre system is now being used by more than 400,000 people across approximately 40 countries¹⁸. To ensure accessibility to the FreeStyle Libre system, Abbott has secured partial or full reimbursement in 17 countries, including France, Japan and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit: www.freestylelibre.us.

INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device indicated for replacing blood glucose testing and detecting trends and tracking patterns aiding in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments in persons (age 18 and older) with diabetes. The system is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription.