Diabetics who rely on glucose monitors are alarmed by recall linked to 7 deaths

Michael Ford, whose type 2 diabetes was manageable, was cared for by his son Davonte in Oakland. One November morning, a low‑blood‑sugar alert from Michael’s Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor prompted Davonte to give fast‑acting carbohydrates as instructed. The incident is part of a recall that has been linked to seven deaths, alarming users of the monitoring system.