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By combining features such as no manual coding, which eliminates one stepin the testing process; the world's smallest sample size requirement(0.3 microliter), meaning less pain; and one of the largest displays in aneasy-to-read, easy-to-use meter, the FreeStyle Freedom Lite system givespeople with diabetes a new option to help simplify their diabetes managementroutine.
"Diabetes is a unique health condition in that it requires a high degreeof self-management," said Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE. "A glucosemonitoring device that's easy to use and delivers quick, accurate results canbe an invaluable asset in helping a person gain control of their diabetestoday, and their long-term health tomorrow."
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System is availablewith an instructional video and product brochure in both English and Spanish.
About Abbott Diabetes Care
Abbott Diabetes Care, based in Alameda, Calif., is a leader in developing,manufacturing and marketing glucose monitoring systems designed to help peoplebetter manage their diabetes. Abbott Diabetes Care is committed to developingproducts that reduce the discomfort and inconvenience of glucose monitoringand introducing systems that are easier to use, require smaller samples andprovide faster results.
Abbott Diabetes Care markets several leading-edge glucose monitoringsystems and test strips in the United States for use in both home and hospitalsettings; leading brands include FreeStyle(R) Lite, FreeStyle Freedom(R) Lite,FreeStyle Freedom(TM), FreeStyle Flash(R) and Precision Xtra(TM), as well asits newest diabetes management tool, FreeStyle Navigator(R) Continuous GlucoseMonitoring System. Additional information about Abbott Diabetes Care may befound at http://www.abbottdiabetescare.com.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to thediscovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals andmedical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The companyemploys 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on thecompany's Web site at http://www.abbott.com.
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