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A 14-day CGM sensor test in Gurgaon costs ₹4,999 at MyDiagnostics. The price covers an Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro sensor, application at your home in Gurugram or at the clinic, removal on day 15, and a doctor-reviewed glucose report within 24 hours. The coin-sized patch sits on the back of your upper arm and records glucose every 15 minutes, 1,344 readings, with no daily finger pricks or blood draws.
Sample Required: None
Test Mode: At Home
Turn Around Time: 24 Hours
Fasting Time: None
Other Instructions: None
Recommended for: Type 1/2 Diabetics, Pre-diabetes
A 14-day CGM sensor provides a fuller picture of glucose patterns than isolated finger-prick readings by measuring glucose in interstitial fluid throughout the day and night. The professional FreeStyle Libre Pro system from Abbott is designed for short-term, clinician-reviewed glucose pattern assessment and can help identify trends around meals, activity, medication and sleep.
For people using CGM, the ADA Standards of Care 2026 recognise measures such as time in range (TIR), time above range, time below range, mean glucose and glucose variability as useful measures of glycaemic status. The ADA also notes that CGM measures interstitial glucose, which can lag behind blood glucose when glucose levels are changing rapidly.
The 14-day CGM sensor service costs ₹4,999, including the sensor, professional application, removal, data download and a doctor-reviewed report. The package is designed to provide a complete 14-day glucose profile. Abbott describes FreeStyle Libre Pro as a professional system that records glucose data for up to 14 days for clinical review.
The package covers the professional workflow around the sensor rather than requiring you to purchase a separate patient reader. Book your 14-day CGM sensor service in Gurugram with MyDiagnostics.
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What is included |
What you receive |
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CGM sensor |
Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro 14-day professional sensor |
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Application |
Application by a trained professional |
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Wear period |
Up to 14 days |
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Removal |
Professional sensor removal on completion |
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Data download |
Glucose data downloaded after the wear period |
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Report |
Doctor-reviewed 14-day glucose report |
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Report delivery |
Report emailed within 24 hours of removal |
No, you do not need to purchase a separate CGM machine or reader for this professional service. The wearable sensor collects and stores the glucose data while you wear it, and the professional workflow includes downloading the stored information after the monitoring period.
Abbott's description of FreeStyle Libre Pro specifies that the professional reader is used to download the sensor data for clinical analysis.
The sensor is the wearable component placed on the upper arm, while the reader used for professional data extraction remains part of the clinical workflow.
A CGM is not a completely non-invasive or no-contact glucose monitor. It uses a small filament inserted just beneath the skin to measure glucose in interstitial fluid, so it is better described as minimally invasive. Abbott states that FreeStyle Libre Pro uses a small filament inserted under the skin and records interstitial glucose every 15 minutes.
A finger-prick glucometer provides a blood glucose value at the moment of testing, whereas a 14-day CGM profile can show recurring patterns such as post-meal rises and overnight changes. The ADA recognises CGM and BGM as different glucose-monitoring approaches with different information and uses.
Booking a continuous sugar test at home in Gurugram can be organised around a home application or an available clinic appointment.
The application is designed to be quick, though total appointment time can vary based on preparation and clinical checks. CDC guidance notes that CGM insertion may feel like a quick pinch and that the sensor site should be clean and completely dry before application.
Home CGM application can be requested across serviceable areas of Gurugram, subject to appointment and operational availability. Commonly requested locations may include DLF Phases 1–5, Golf Course Road, Sohna Road, Sector 56 and New Gurgaon, but coverage should be confirmed against the current serviceable-pincode list before the appointment is accepted. This avoids promising a home visit in an area that may temporarily fall outside operational coverage.
Home application timing depends on the available appointment slots for the selected Gurugram locality. Same-day or next-day appointments can be offered only when live operational availability supports them. For the appointment, keep the upper-arm area accessible and avoid applying lotion or moisturiser immediately before sensor placement.
CDC guidance similarly recommends a clean, dry application site and notes that moisturisers can make it harder for a CGM to adhere properly. Book CGM sensor application at home in Gurugram with MyDiagnostics.
FreeStyle Libre Pro is a professional glucose-monitoring system from Abbott that uses a small wearable sensor placed on the back of the upper arm. The sensor measures glucose in interstitial fluid through a thin filament under the skin and stores readings for professional review.
Abbott's India information states that the sensor is slightly larger than a ₹10 coin. It is worn on the back of the upper arm and can remain in place for up to 14 days.
The system records glucose approximately every 15 minutes, providing up to about 1,344 readings over 14 days.
FreeStyle Libre Pro is a professional/blinded CGM, meaning the wearer does not view the glucose readings during the monitoring period in the traditional professional workflow.
The sensor data are downloaded after the monitoring period and used to generate a glucose profile for clinical review. The ADA's 2026 Standards list Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro under professional CGM devices.
It does not require blood samples or daily finger pricks, but it is not completely needleless. During application, a quick applicator places a thin, flexible filament just under the skin, where it measures glucose in interstitial fluid. Abbott describes the FreeStyle Libre Pro filament as approximately 5 mm long and 0.4 mm wide.
The filament remains under the skin while the sensor sits on the upper arm. This is different from repeatedly inserting a lancet into the fingertip. Most people describe the application as a brief pinch, although individual comfort varies. CDC guidance similarly describes CGM insertion as potentially feeling like a quick pinch and notes that most people do not feel the sensor once it is in place.
“Wearable glucose monitor” and “glucose monitor patch” can refer to the same basic type of device in this context. The FreeStyle Libre Pro sensor is a small wearable patch placed on the upper arm and continuously records glucose information in interstitial fluid. Abbott describes the device as a small, round, water-resistant sensor secured with an adhesive pad.
The important distinction is between a professional CGM such as FreeStyle Libre Pro and a personal real-time CGM that displays glucose values and alerts directly to the wearer. FreeStyle Libre Pro is intended for professional data review, so it is particularly suited to obtaining a retrospective glucose pattern over a defined monitoring period.
A 14-day professional CGM report can provide a visual summary of glucose patterns across different times of the day. Typical CGM metrics include average glucose, glucose variability, time in range (TIR), time above range (TAR), time below range (TBR), and an Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP). The ADA's 2026 Standards specifically recognise these CGM metrics for assessing glycaemic status.
Time in range commonly refers to the percentage of time glucose remains between 70 and 180 mg/dL for many nonpregnant adults. Although individual targets can differ. The ADA 2026 Standards state that a TIR goal above 70% is appropriate for many nonpregnant adults using CGM, but targets must be interpreted according to the individual and clinical context.
The report can also help a clinician identify post-meal glucose rises, overnight patterns, periods of higher glucose and possible low-glucose patterns. Abbott describes the FreeStyle Libre Pro AGP as a visual profile that can help healthcare professionals identify high and low trends, overnight hypoglycaemia patterns and postprandial glucose spikes.
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Report section |
What it can help show |
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AGP |
Overall glucose pattern across the monitoring period |
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Average glucose |
Mean sensor glucose during the available data period |
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Time in Range |
Percentage of time within the selected target range |
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Time Above Range |
Time spent above specified glucose thresholds |
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Time Below Range |
Time spent below specified glucose thresholds |
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Glucose variability |
Degree to which glucose values fluctuate |
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Daily glucose profile |
Day-by-day changes and recurring patterns |
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Overnight profile |
Glucose behaviour during sleep |
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Post-meal pattern |
Changes following meals and snacks |
The ADA's international consensus recommendations also identify AGP, mean glucose, GMI, glucose variability, TIR, TAR and TBR as standardised CGM metrics used in clinical interpretation.
A professional CGM may be useful when a healthcare professional wants more information about glucose patterns than occasional measurements provide.
The ADA 2026 Standards recommend CGM for people with diabetes using insulin, for some people using non-insulin therapies that can cause hypoglycaemia. Potential situations include people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, people experiencing suspected glucose fluctuations, people undergoing medication changes, or those whose glucose patterns need closer assessment.
If HbA1c and repeated blood glucose measurements appear discordant, the underlying reason should be assessed clinically rather than assuming that CGM alone establishes a diagnosis. The ADA 2026 diagnostic guidance specifically states that CGM is not currently supported as a screening or diagnostic test for prediabetes or diabetes.
CGM can also provide useful information for people interested in metabolic health, nutrition and fitness. But this should be framed as pattern observation rather than diagnosis. CDC notes that some people use CGMs short- or long-term to support health, nutrition or physical-fitness goals.
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Situation |
How a professional CGM may help |
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Type 1 diabetes |
Assess glucose patterns and treatment response |
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Type 2 diabetes |
Review daily and overnight glucose trends |
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Medication changes |
Assess glucose patterns after treatment changes |
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Suspected night-time lows |
Identify overnight low-glucose patterns for clinical review |
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Post-meal spikes |
Show recurring glucose rises after meals |
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HbA1c/glucose mismatch |
Provide additional pattern information for clinician assessment |
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Prediabetes/metabolic health |
May provide lifestyle-response information, but does not diagnose diabetes or prediabetes |
A CGM and finger-prick blood glucose meter (BGM) answer related but different questions. A glucometer gives a blood glucose value at the moment the test is performed, while CGM provides repeated interstitial-glucose measurements that can reveal patterns across meals, activity and sleep.
The AHA notes that both home glucose monitors and CGMs may be used for diabetes monitoring depending on an individual's circumstances.
Because CGM measures interstitial rather than blood glucose, its value may differ from a simultaneous finger-prick result, particularly when glucose is changing quickly.
ADA and CDC guidance both highlight this physiological difference and the importance of confirming unexpected or discordant readings with blood glucose testing when clinically appropriate.
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Feature |
14-day professional CGM |
Finger-prick glucometer |
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Readings |
Repeated readings throughout the day |
One reading each time tested |
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Pain |
One sensor application |
Repeated finger-pricks |
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Night coverage |
Yes, while sensor is worn |
Requires waking and testing |
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Trend information |
Strong pattern and trend information |
Mainly point-in-time information |
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Post-meal patterns |
Can show recurring patterns |
Requires planned testing |
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14-day cost |
₹4,999 for this service |
Depends on meter, strips and testing frequency |
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Best suited for |
Short-term glucose pattern assessment |
Immediate blood glucose checks and confirmation |
A CGM should therefore not be marketed as a universal replacement for a glucometer. Instead, the two methods can complement one another, with the appropriate approach determined by the individual's medical needs and healthcare professional.
The aim is to make the process easier for customers who want a structured glucose profile without having to manage sensor application and data extraction themselves. Abbott identifies FreeStyle Libre Pro as a professional CGM system for short-term glucose pattern assessment. In this context, MyDiagnostics serves the best service with accurate reporting.
The report should be discussed with your doctor, especially if it shows repeated periods of low or high glucose, substantial variability or patterns that do not match your symptoms. Do not independently change insulin or other glucose-lowering medication based only on a CGM graph.
Book a 14-day professional CGM test in Gurugram with MyDiagnostics.