How to Try the Freestyle Libre CGM for Free

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve been living with it for years, trying new diabetes technology can be a little daunting. Fortunately, you can try the Freestyle Libre CGM for free.

Yup, you read that correctly. The My Freestyle program lets you try the Libre 14-Day, Libre 2 or Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor system for free.

How can you try the Freestyle Libre for free?

The My Freestyle program is a simple, three-step process to getting a Freestyle Libre 14-Day, Libre 2 or Libre 3 sensor for free.

1. Fill out this online form to receive your voucher via email.
2. Ask your doctor to send a prescription for the Libre 14-Day, Libre 2, or Libre 3 to your preferred pharmacy.
3. Bring the voucher (either on your phone or printed) to your pharmacy when you pick up your Libre prescription.

That’s it.

Then, follow the directions that come with your sensor to get started—including downloading the LibreLink or Libre 2 app.

The difference between the Libre 14-day, Libre 2 and Libre 3:

• Libre 14-Day: You have to manually swipe the sensor on your arm with your phone using the LibreLink app (or the receiver device if you don’t have a smartphone) every time you want to see what your blood sugar is. There are no alert options because it isn’t continuously reporting blood sugar levels.
• Libre 2: The sensor is constantly communicating via Bluetooth with the Libre 2 app on your phone. This means it can also alert you when your blood sugars rise above certain levels or fall below certain levels.
• Libre 3: This sensor is the smallest, thinnest CGM sensor on the market today! It’s about the size of two stacked pennies and includes all the features of the Libre 2.

Give the My Freestyle Program a try

Don’t let your old management routine keep you from trying something new.

Using a CGM to keep an eye on your blood sugar is a game changer for life—with any type of diabetes.

Your fingertips will thank you, too!

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