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FDA Clearance Received June 2024, Currently Unavailable 

The Libre Rio is a CGM designed specifically for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. It is an iCGM system for adults 18 and older who  manage diabetes through lifestyle modifications.

No prescription is required for the Libre Rio. 

For complete information, visit Abbott 

Sensor Duration:
Up to 15 days
Approved For Children:
Indicated for 18 years and over
Fingerstick Calibration Required:
No fingersticks required (however, if glucose alerts and readings from this device do not match symptoms or expectations, users are advised to use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions).
Customizable Alerts Alarms:
None
Accuracy:
Rio can detect blood sugars between 40-400 mg/dL
Covered By Medicare:
No
Insulin Pump Compatibility:
No
Recommended Placement:
Back of upper arm

Additional Details:
  • Water resistant: Exercise, shower, and swim 
  • Reader or smartphone compatible app is required
  • Users scan to get their glucose reading
  • Continuously measures glucose every minute and records readings every 15 minutes Stores up to 8 hours of glucose data
  • Factory calibrated
  • Able to maintain accuracy over 15 days without fingerstick calibration or sensor coding

Continuous Data Transmission:
No.

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