Many of us treat our phones like a fifth appendage, but now we can opt to leave our phones at home and still get CGM data. Dexcom recently announced that their G7 CGM can now connect directly to the Apple Watch for users in the U.S, offering people the freedom of real-time glucose readings even when their phone isn’t with them.
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Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.
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Even though we live in a continuously expanding diabetes tech age, we’re always excited when a product we love gets an upgrade. On December 8, 2022, Dexcom’s G7 CGM got the green light from the FDA. See what the next gen brings!
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If you’re not utilizing your trend arrows and reacting to them, you’re not getting the most out of your CGM. Drs. E+P explain how to dose (or not dose) in response to the direction your trend arrows are pointing. Here’s their advice on how to adjust for highs and lows, along with a trend arrow cheat sheet.
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Spartan Races test an athlete’s physical and mental strength with challenging obstacles like leaping over fire and low crawling in mud under barbed wire. Marlon Blanquart has conquered four of these races, all while managing type 1 diabetes.
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Dexcom’s G7 just received CE Mark approval in Europe, with a limited launch expected in the coming weeks. Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 has been available in parts of Europe already, but it is now available for use via the NHS Supply Chain Framework in the UK and under existing eligibility criteria for real-time CGM. Here are the highlights of both systems.
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The FDA recently cleared Insulet’s Omnipod 5, the first and only tubeless automated insulin delivery (AID) system in the U.S. with compatible smartphone control and Dexcom G6 CGM integration.
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Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an awesome technology, but it’s not perfect. Here are some tips on how to deal with the challenges many of us face, from lost signals to skin irritation.
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When you don’t feel well due to high or low blood sugars, it’s hard to be your best. That’s why it’s so important to know about time in range and what it can do for your mental and physical health. Dr. Polonsky delves into the details and shares how time in range impacts all areas of your life.
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In this Facebook Live, Dr. E and Dr. B talk all things CGM. They give an overview of the CGMs on the market today, they explain the features, benefits, pros and cons, and they answer viewer questions on the spot.
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