Over the years, there has been considerable advancement care in diabetes technologies across the world. With the help of these technologies, people are managing their diabetes easily and it has become very for them to take any decision related to it. These technologies can help in simplifying the daily care routine of people suffering from diabetes and will reduce the complexity and difficulty in managing diabetes.
Glucose level monitoring is just one of the many aspects of how these types of tools help in providing people with useful and easily accessible information about their glucose levels. This may be important for better management of diabetes by helping in monitoring. Ultimately the benefits may come from better information and data-driven treatment, as well as lifestyle changes. Global healthcare leader, Abbott has led this change with the launch of its new digital health tool, the Freestyle LibreLink app. The app is powered by the Freestyle Libre sensor, the world’s leading continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. Through this, people can check their glucose readings on their phones anytime and anywhere.
This is convenient because, unlike the traditional method, there is no need to prick a needle in the finger to check blood sugar. The Freestyle LibreL ink app is available on both iPhone and Android smartphones and thus reaches a large number of users.
How will the Freestyle LibreLink app help patients?
The Freestyle LibreLink app helps diabetes patients check glucose data in real-time on their personal devices. In this way there is no need for a separate reader. This helps patients communicate essential information with their doctors and caregivers, who can make important patient decisions based on accurate data.People can track their glucose status for the last eight hours from information displayed on a user-friendly app. This helps guide you in making decisions about various aspects of your diabetes care, including diet, insulin, medication, and exercise.
This app is constantly connected to the sensor with the help of Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology. This technology transfers glucose data from the sensor to the mobile app. People using this app enjoy a variety of benefits over Reader, including significant updates and features. These include a larger, ultra-clear display, text-to-speech capability for glucose readings, and automatic data sharing, all without the need for manual uploading. While this app can replace a traditional blood sugar reader, users have the option to use both simultaneously.
“Transforming lives through connected care ecosystems”
The app integrates with Abbott’s Freestyle LibreLink platform with LibreView and LibreLinkUp to create a seamless digital health ecosystem. This interconnected web makes the management of diabetes continuous and easy. By starting simple monitoring with the Freestyle LibreLink app, people can also use it to see their glucose readings. Easy access to information is facilitated by LibreView. LibreView is a secure, cloud-based system.
It provides doctors with remote patient glucose reports, allowing them to identify key trends and intervene at the right time. The third tool is LibreLinkup. This is an app through which diabetic patients can easily share their glucose levels with their parents and caregivers. This gives them the convenience and peace of mind to check the diabetes status of their children, elderly parents, or loved ones.Broadly, CGM technology and digital health apps increase connectivity and convenience and are poised to empower people to manage diabetes more effectively and more easily. The benefits of CGM devices have been clinically proven.
For example, one study showed that people who checked their glucose levels more frequently had better glucose levels for longer periods of time. Based on real-world evidence, people who use a CGM device for two to four months also see an average reduction in blood sugar or HbA1c levels. This reduces long-term health complications, improves glucose control, reduces the need for hospitalization, and reduces costs associated with all of these. These solutions can ease the burden on India’s healthcare system.
There is no end to the breadth and range of technology’s potential to change the lives of people with diabetes. With CGM devices and connected digital health apps, people with diabetes can live a life of greater convenience and comfort. This provides freedom to participate in enjoyable activities as well as help in making decisions to maintain diabetes control. These solutions, even if simple, can be life changing.
