ADA 2019: Real-World Study Shows Abbott's FreeStyle Libre CGM Reduced HbA1c Levels In Type 2 Diabetics

At this year's annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) conference, Abbott presented real-world data from its FreeStyle Libre CGM suggesting it reduces HbA1c in type 2 diabetics. Look for more ADA coverage this week.

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In a late-Saturday session at this year's annual American Diabetes Association (ADA) meeting, held 8-11 June in San Francisco, Abbott Laboratories Inc. presented retrospective real-world data suggesting that its FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system reduces HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetics.

HbA1c reflects a person's average blood sugar over a period of three months and is considered the gold standard to indicate a diabetic's risk for developing long-term complications from diabetes.

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