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Abbott Diabetes Care
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus
Real-time continuous glucose monitor · Sensor life 15 days.
Sensor: 15 days Warm-up: 1 hour Real-time: Yes Alarms: Yes MARD: 8.2 %
Technical specifications
| Brand | Abbott Diabetes Care |
|---|---|
| Model | FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus |
| Sensor Life | 15 days |
| Warm-up | 1 hour |
| Scan required | No |
| Real-time reading | Yes |
| Alarms | Yes (hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, signal_loss) |
| Calibration | Not required |
| MARD (accuracy) | 8.2 % |
| Separate transmitter | No |
| Water resistance | IP28, 1m for 30min |
| Smartphone required | Yes |
| Compatible Apps | FreeStyle Libre 3 |
| Approved for | adults, children ≥2 years, pregnant women |
| Note | Full streaming — no scanning needed; smallest sensor form factor. Fastest update frequency (1 min) in the market. Extensive Tidepool / Nightscout / xDrip+ community support via LibreView bridge. |
Insulin pump integration
This CGM system is compatible with the following pumps for Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems:
YpsoPump mylife Loop (EU, expanding)
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