The Libre Sense biosensor is based on Abbott's world-leadingii FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring technology, which was originally developed for people living with diabetes. Based on that technology, this is the first personal-use product that allows for use beyond diabetes.
Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, with CE Mark (Conformite Europeenne), is a consumer over-the-counter product that provides glucose monitoring via a mobile appiii to athletes (ages 16 years and older) performing sports such as cycling, running, and swimming, to understand the efficacy of their nutrition choices on training and competition. Tracking and understanding glucose levels enable athletes to fuel appropriately through nutrition to help avoid fatigue from low glucose and to know when to replenish during training and competition to maintain peak performance.
'FreeStyle Libre changed the way millions of people manage their diabetes to get and stay healthier, and now with
Proper nutrition at the right intervals allows athletes to maintain a stable glucose level during endurance activities, which is important for managing overall energy and avoiding muscle fatigue. A study published in the
To obtain glucose readings from Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, athletes will wear the small round biosensor (approximately the size of a
Working together with sports technology companies for distribution, Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is designed to be compatible with these companies' mobile apps and other accessory devices. Abbott's first non-exclusive collaboration is with Supersapiens, an
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Supersapiens has partnered with some of the top teams at the Tour de France, the largest annual sporting event in the world, who are utilizing the energy management system and have worn the Libre Sense biosensor in training as part of an observational trial. Through this experience, the athletes were able to track their glucose data to help inform them of fueling strategies to prepare them for the race.
Abbott's Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor will be available in the coming weeks directly through the Supersapiens website. The product will initially be made available across eight European countries:
About Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport System
The Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is intended for athletes to measure glucose. Athletes are defined as individuals who perform exercise with the purpose of improving wellness and performance. When used with a compatible product, the biosensor allows athletes to correlate their glucose levels and their athletic performance. The biosensor is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of a disease.
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i The biosensor is the world's first continuous glucose biosensor specifically designed for athletes; data on file, Abbott.
ii Data on file,
iii Biosensor is designed to work with compatible partner mobile apps.
iv Moore, D. 2015. Nutrition to Support Recovery from Endurance Exercise: Optimal Carbohydrate and Protein Replacement.
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