LibreLinkUp

Follow glucose readings from a distance

LibreLinkUp is a medical companion app for people who need to keep track of someone else’s glucose readings. It is designed for family members, caregivers, and other trusted contacts who receive shared data from a compatible FreeStyle Libre setup. Rather than requiring the sensor wearer and follower to be in the same place, it puts the shared glucose information on the follower’s Android device.

What you can check

The app presents current glucose readings alongside trend information, helping followers see whether levels are moving up, down, or staying steady. Glucose history and graph views give more context than a single reading, which can help when discussing patterns with the person managing their diabetes and their healthcare team.

Notifications can draw attention to high or low glucose readings, while sensor-related notices can indicate events such as a new sensor being started or a connection being interrupted. These alerts are intended to support awareness, but the app should be used as part of an agreed diabetes-management plan rather than as a replacement for medical advice or direct care.

Who it suits

LibreLinkUp is most useful when a parent, relative, or caregiver wants visibility into another person’s readings without repeatedly asking for updates. It can be especially relevant for families supporting children or older adults, provided the necessary sharing relationship and compatible Libre services are in place. Its usefulness depends on data being shared successfully and on the follower having a working internet connection.

App details

Developed by Newyu, Inc, LibreLinkUp is listed in the Medical category. It has a rating of 4.59 from 34,931 reviews and more than 1,000,000 installs, giving some indication of its established use among people who monitor glucose data for others.