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health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Outrage and Anxiety as Leading Diabetes App Crashes"

Users of the popular diabetes app, FreeStyle Libre, are expressing anger and fear after an update caused the app to stop working on some Apple devices. The app connects to a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that allows people with Type 1 diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels in real time. Abbott, the manufacturer of the device, has withdrawn the app from the App Store and stated that the issue only affects customers in the UK. The company is working on a solution and advises affected users to uninstall and reinstall the app. The incident has sparked concerns among users who rely on the technology for their wellbeing.

via BBC|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

Abbott recalls FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors over fire risk

Abbott has recalled its FreeStyle Libre Glucose Monitors due to the risk of extreme heat and fire. The recall has been identified as Class 1 by the FDA. The devices were intended to provide continuous monitoring of glucose levels for people managing diabetes. The recall was issued due to the reader devices used to recharge lithium-ion batteries, which may get extremely hot, spark, or catch on fire if not appropriately stored, charged, or used with its Abbott-provided USB cable and power adapter. The FDA recommends that users stop using the devices and switch to a backup method. Abbott's customer service can be contacted for replacement USB cables or power adapters.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Abbott recalls FreeStyle Libre CGM devices over fire and heat risk

Abbott has issued a Class I recall for the readers used with its FreeStyle Libre, FreeStyle Libre 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems due to the risk of extreme heat and fire. The recall affects 4,210,785 devices distributed in the US since November 2017. The devices' reader devices, which use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, may get extremely hot, spark, or catch on fire if not properly stored, charged, or used with its Abbott provided USB cable and power adapter. Abbott reports 206 incidents, including at least seven fires, one injury, and no deaths involving this issue.

via FDA.gov|

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