Dexcom vs Freestyle Libre 1 vs 2, what are the differences/pros and cons for each please?

Hi!

Are you currently using one of them at the moment? Is it for you or for personal info?

Here are a few general differences:

Dexcom requires a bit more manipulation, and requires a 2 hour warm-up period. Freestyle requires 1 hour.

Dexcom sensors need to be replaced every 10 days whereas Freestyle can last 14 days.

The Freestyle sensor is considerably smaller and more discrete, which could be a big advantage during the summer months.

While they are both usually covered, Dexcom is much more expensive.

Hope this helps!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist