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www.hrreporter.com 25 to medical clinics and in-person appointments. The FreeStyle Libre system also empowers users to see how lifestyle, diet, medication and activity impacts their glucose results, so they can make more thoughtful and timely self- management decisions. "Studies have shown that uncontrolled diabetes results not only in more sick days but also significant lost productivity during work hours," says Nazli Topors, medical director at Abbott Diabetes Care Canada. "The FreeStyle Libre system can provide a significant benefit to people living with diabetes — allowing them to self-manage their diabetes in a whole new, insightful way, while also facilitating virtual care instead of in-person visits with their health-care providers." Benefits for employers In the "new normal," it's more important than ever that those living with diabetes have the support and the tools they need to stay healthy and safe on the job. However, for many Canadians, the use of these tools is affected by cost. For employees living with diabetes, coverage of the FreeStyle Libre system can help them keep their glucose under control. "I'm fortunate to have group insurance at my job, which covers the cost of the flash glucose monitoring system," says Landry. "Having access to FreeStyle Libre gives me the tools I need to manage my diabetes so that I can be healthy and productive." In today's environment, employers need to find ways to differentiate themselves, to retain their talented employees and to engage them in their health. 6 Given the growing prevalence and the associated cost of diabetes in the workplace, employers can benefit as much as their employees by providing access to virtual care tools that can keep them safe, healthy and focused on managing their work — not their diabetes. For more information on how the FreeStyle Libre system is helping people to better manage their diabetes during these unprecedented times, visit www.MyFreeStyle.ca or the FreeStyle Diabetes Canada YouTube page at https://bit.ly/3kW9Y3S CHRR "Uncontrolled diabetes results not only in more sick days but also significant lost productivity during work hours." Nazli Topors, Abbott Diabetes Care Canada e FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in adults aged 18 years and older with diabetes mellitus. Always read and follow the label/insert. is article was paid for by Abbott, a manu- facturer of diabetes care products in Canada. is is an actual testimonial of a FreeStyle Libre system user and Abbott has consent to use their story. Consent is on file with Abbott. 1 e LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile device and operating systems. Please check www.librelinkup.com for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. e LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: Home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare profes- sional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by the app. 2 60-minute warm-up is required when applying the sensor. 3 e sensor is water-resistant in up to one metre (three feet) of water. Do not immerse longer than 30 minutes. Not to be used above 10,000 feet. 4 e FreeStyle LibreLink app and the FreeStyle Libre reader have similar but not identical features. A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycaemia or impending hypoglycaemia is reported by the FreeStyle LibreLink app or when symptoms do not match the app readings. e FreeStyle Libre sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre reader that started it or the FreeStyle LibreLink app that started it. A sensor started by the FreeStyle Libre reader will also communicate with the FreeStyle LibreLink app. e FreeStyle LibreLink app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the website for more infor- mation about device compatibility before using the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration with LibreView. 5 A finger prick test using a blood glucose meter is required during times of rapidly changing glucose levels when interstitial fluid glucose levels may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels or if hypoglycaemia or impending hypoglycaemia is reported by the system or when symptoms do not match the system readings. 6 Canadian HR Reporter, "Virtual care grows in popularity." (Accessed Oct. 16, 2020, at https://www.hrreporter. com/focus-areas/compensation-and-benefits/virtu- al-care-grows-in-popularity/327968). © 2020 Abbott. FreeStyle, Libre and related brand marks are marks of Abbott. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. ADC-28558

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