Abbott (NYSE:ABT) said today that the FDA approved its 14-day FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor, making the device the longest lasting self-applied glucose sensor on the market.
The company’s FreeStyle Libre system, initially approved to last 10 days, is designed to eliminate the need for fingersticks. Users can test their blood sugar with the continuous glucose monitor by simply swiping a phone over a small sensor worn on their upper arm.
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