Abbott helps Sterrett’s students sample free glucose sensors

Ever wonder what that Halloween candy (and Halloween party libations!) does to your glucose levels?

Students in James Sterrett’s 834 Practice Lab can get a sneak preview, if they dip into their Halloween supplies a little early. Thanks to a donation by Abbott Pharmaceuticals, everyone in the class is wearing a FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor!

These sensors are worn by patients with diabetes, so students get experience wearing the sensor so they can better relate to their patients. The world’s smallest, patient-applied sensor - about the size of a penny - streams readings directly to a smartphone. The students will use this continuous glucose monitoring system for two weeks, at which point they can throw away the device and retain the knowledge.

Continuous glucose monitoring can give patients real-time insight into their glucose trends and enable pharmacists to provide more proactive, data-driven support. These tools allow for earlier intervention, personalized medication adjustments, and better patient engagement in daily self-management.