Spring into Better Diabetes Management with FreeStyle Libre System

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

​If you've been keeping up with me on Instagram, you've seen that I've been traveling all around the United States. I have a roadmap of where I'm headed next, and one certain thing is that I will be spending most of the spring in Arizona. It is my favorite time of the year in the Valley of the Sun. The weather is perfect, so I spend most of my time outdoors. 

Some of us may be on Spring Break but as we know, living with diabetes never takes a break. Thankfully I always have my FreeStyle Libre 2 system as my plus one for my adventures. Below are my favorite things about spring and how this season impacts my life as a person living with diabetes.

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​Favorite things about Spring in Arizona

​Spring Fashion
I live for floral prints, short shorts, and short sleeves! That means my sensor is on full display. But no worries there - it's my best accessory. Small1, discreet*2, and I only need my smartphone to scan and monitor my glucose levels with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app†.

Picnic Perfect
I'm ready for all the spring goodies. Fresh fruits, mimosas, salads, and sandwiches galore. My friends and I love to lay out a blanket and just enjoy the day together. By having my FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor with me, I feel confident knowing what my glucose levels are with a new reading every single minute3 while I enjoy all my favorite foods.

Pet Love
I'm not the only one who loves spring. My pets love it too! Warmer weather means we can stay active and enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer together. With all the extra activity, I keep my alarms‡ on so I get optional [real-time] high and low glucose alarms on my phone during all the fun we have.

​I'm soaking up every minute of warm weather activities that I can get. If you want to join me and try the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, visit https://www.freestyle.abbott/us-en/home.html and talk to your doctor if it’s right for you.

Until next time! Xoxo

Visit https://www.freestylelibre.us/safety-information.html for safety information.

* Data from this study was collected with the outside US version of the FreeStyle Libre 14 day system. FreeStyle Libre 2 has the same features as FreeStyle Libre 14 day system with optional real-time glucose alarms. Therefore the study data is applicable to both products. 
† The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our website for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView.
‡ Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 20 feet unobstructed of the reading device. You must enable the appropriate settings on your smartphone to receive alarms and alerts, see the FreeStyle Libre 2 User’s Manual for more information.
Medicare coverage is available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader is used to review glucose data on some days every month. Medicare and other third party payor criteria apply. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third party payors.
1. Al Hayek, A. Clinical Medical Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes (202): https://doi.org/10.1177/1179551420910122. 
2. Haak, T. Diabetes Therapy (2017): https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-016-0223-6.
3. FreeStyle Libre 2 User's Manual.