# Freestyle Libre 2 with iCGM approved

**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870
**Category:** C/GM
**Created:** [June 15, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870 "2020-06-15T18:22:56Z")
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#### Post date: [June 15, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/1 "2020-06-15T18:22:56Z")

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> **[Abbott's FreeStyle® Libre 2 iCGM Cleared in U.S. for Adults and Children with...](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/abbotts-freestyle-libre-2-icgm-cleared-in-us-for-adults-and-children-with-diabetes-achieving-highest-level-of-accuracy-and-performance-standards-2020-06-15)**
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> ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
> ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT), the worldwide leader in...

In theory, iCGM means interchangeable with other iCGM (Dexcom G6), hope to hear more.

More details here. Has alarms, but still requires scan to see number/trend.

> **[NEWS: FDA OKs FreeStyle Libre 2 with Real-Time Glucose Alerts](https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/news-freestyle-libre-2-gets-approved#Mobile-app-and-data-sharing)**
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> Abbott's new FreeStyle Libre 2 with real-time glucose alerts gets FDA approval, adding a new option for people with diabetes.

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#### Post date: [June 15, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/2 "2020-06-15T19:14:22Z")

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It could also be interoperable with a pump such as Beta Bionic.

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#### Post date: [June 15, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/3 "2020-06-15T19:39:55Z")

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And some day a medtronic pump !!

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#### Post date: [June 16, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/4 "2020-06-16T01:39:03Z")

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And the dexcom G7 is not far behind…

> **[Dexcom Announces Plans For Limited G7 CGM Rollout in Late 2020](https://myglu.org/articles/dexcom-announces-plans-for-limited-g7-cgm-rollout-in-late-2020)**
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> Dexcom officials shared this news and more details about its pipeline of diabetes technology in a recent earnings call.

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#### Post date: [June 17, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/5 "2020-06-17T00:22:06Z")

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Will the US version be able to connect to Xdrip+ via bluetooth? If so, it seems like a great product.

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#### Post date: [June 17, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-2-with-icgm-approved/9870/6 "2020-06-17T06:01:52Z")

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I learned more details in 2nd article. Says it will alarm, but not display on receiver until scanned, so not sure if xdrip on phone would get it.

And 2nd article says although iCGM, it cannot yet be used integrated yet.
