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Leading an active lifestyle on his brother’s farm, Ron enjoys using FreeStyle Libre “because of the convenience of it and the ease of use”.

80-year-old Ron has been using FreeStyle Libre for 5 years. Having been active all of his life, Ron says the FreeStyle Libre system has “… certainly helped my lifestyle”.

The discreet, wearable FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor is worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days, taking a glucose reading every single minute. These glucose readings are automatically displayed on the FreeStyle LibreLink app^{^} on Ron’s phone, empowering him to make informed decisions on the go, without the hassle of finger pricks.^*

Meet Ron

Ron’s journey with diabetes began in 1988, where one night he came home and “became very thirsty”.

“My mother suggested I might have diabetes and I went and got tested. And sure enough, I was”.

36 years on, Ron leads an active lifestyle on his brother’s farm where he wakes up early and undertakes a range of outdoor physical activity. “I like to stay active. Up at 6:30am, breakfast, then I’m out with my chainsaws, chopping down fallen branches and dry timber that my brother’s got around the farm… It’s quite strenuous work, with chainsaws and heavy lifting”.

Ron previously relied on finger pricking to monitor his glucose levels, which he says “… did restrict my activities to some degree”. When FreeStyle Libre was introduced to him five years ago, Ron says “…it’s changed my life for the better”, allowing him to see real-time glucose readings without the hassle of finger pricks^*.

The FreeStyle LibreLink^{^} app provides a wide variety of reports that are easy to interpret and provide valuable insights. A report that Ron finds particularly useful is the Time in Range report.

“The Time in Range [report]… it gives you a target and you know how long or what percentage of the time you are high or low. And the target is to try and maintain yourself within the range. My diabetes educator downloads the data and checks in and out”.

Additionally, the optional glucose alarms^† in the FreeStyle LibreLink app^{^} have given Ron “… great peace of mind when you go to bed at night”. Optional glucose alarms^† notify you the minute your glucose goes too low or too high, so you can act quickly to reduce glucose fluctuations.

“… If the alarm goes off, there’s action required, and it reminds me to do so. While I’m working, I can stop, check and take a preventative measure, which for me I use gingernut biscuits”.

FreeStyle Libre has seamlessly integrated into Ron’s active routine, allowing him to “… do things that I might otherwise not have been able to do”.

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If you are living with diabetes and would like to try FreeStyle Libre 2, here’s the perfect opportunity to join over 6 million people worldwide who choose the FreeStyle Libre system^#.

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Ongoing access to FreeStyle Libre 2:

Living with type 1 diabetes:

FreeStyle Libre 2 is subsidised for Australians with type 1 diabetes (eligibility criteria applies).

Living with type 2 diabetes:

Subscribe and save up to 20% on sensors!^α Enjoy free shipping on every order, and every 6^th order is completely free.

Veterans:

FreeStyle Libre 2 is fully subsidised for eligible Veterans, through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), including regular home delivery of sensors.

To learn more about all access options, visit FreeStyleLibre.com.au/How-To-Access

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. Find out more at FreeStyleLibre.com.au

This product is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with insulin-requiring diabetes.

^The FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.com.au/compatiability for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView.

*Finger pricks are required if your glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations.

# Data on file, Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. Based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre portfolio compared to the number of users for other leading personal use sensor-based glucose monitoring systems.

α Percentage saving based on the comparison to purchasing 12 sensors at full price with the average Australian shipping cost of $8.36. Actual discount may be higher or lower depending on the shipping charge to your destination. Terms & conditions apply.

† To get glucose alarms on your phone, you must start the sensor with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. Notifications will only be received when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 6 meters of the reading device. You must have override do not disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your smartphone.

Ø The FreeStyle Libre 2 ‘$15 Trial Offer’ is a special offer and is only valid in Australia for a limited time. T&C’s apply.

The sensor housing, FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Information contained herein is for distribution outside of the USA only. Abbott Australasia Pty. Ltd., Abbott Diabetes Care, 666 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria 3108, Australia. ABN 95 000 180 389. ADC-99213 V1.0.