Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System Reader

The FreeStyle Libre 2 is a Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) system designed to help individuals with diabetes track their glucose levels in real-time. It consists of a wearable sensor and a handheld reader (as shown in the image) or a smartphone app. This technology revolutionized diabetes management by allowing users to check their levels without the frequent need for painful finger pricks.

Originally developed by Abbott Diabetes Care, a division of the American healthcare giant Abbott Laboratories, the brand has its roots in California. While Abbott is a U.S.-based multinational, its manufacturing network is global. High-tech medical devices such as the FreeStyle Libre readers are often manufactured in specialized facilities in China and alternative global sites to meet international demand.

Abbott Laboratories remains the ultimate owner and operator of the brand. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company is a world leader in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. In Canada, the product is distributed and supported by Abbott Laboratories Limited, their local subsidiary.