Malfunctioning glucose trackers made by Abbott Diabetes Care have been linked to more than 700 severe adverse events and seven potential deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Abbott said.

The Food and Drug Administration issued an “early alert” concerning FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre Plus sensors used by people who have diabetes. The agency said Abbott Diabetes Care has sent a ...

FreeStyle Libre is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. It uses a sensor to read and check a person’s glucose levels. People with diabetes can use FreeStyle Libre to help manage the condition ...

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