# Abbott Freestyle Libre now approved in the US **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Tags:** freestyle-libre\ **Created:** [September 27, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181 "2017-09-27T23:41:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 34
**Author:** ![MaryPat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/marypat/32/985_2.png) [@MaryPat](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MaryPat)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181/34 "2017-09-28T21:03:21Z")
> [@mikep](#): > > do you need the receiver or can you use an iPhone? Here is general info about the device: > [@How to use the Freestyle Libre anywhere, without a reader](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-use-the-freestyle-libre-anywhere-without-a-reader/2120): > > I am really interested in the Freestyle Libre, which is not available yet in the US. I have looked into what it would take to use it. Many forum threads discuss it, so finding info is easy. Finding good info is harder. Some things I figured out: You can mix and match readers and sensors from any country. Readers are locked into mg/dl or mmol/L, so, if you decide to purchase a reader, it is best to purchase one in a country which uses the unit you use. It is possible to use the FreeStyle… And here is @Kenrick’s review of the most well-known third party transmitter: > [@Freestyle Libre and Blucon as CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-and-blucon-as-cgm/1367/): > > Earlier this year I pre-ordered a Blucon Nightrider from Ambrosia Systems ([https://www.ambrosiasys.com/](https://www.ambrosiasys.com/)). This is the reusable device that sits on top of the freestyle libre. Well, a few months ago I started on a minimed 630g with Enlite sensors and forgot about the Blucon until it arrived a few weeks ago. I happened to come across a couple of unused Freestyle Libre sensors during my seasonal cleaning so I thought I would give the system a try. The blucon itself is about as thick as a pen and … --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/abbott-freestyle-libre-now-approved-in-the-us/2181)._