Dexcom Stelo: The First Over-the-Counter CGM for Type 2 Diabetes Gets FDA Approval

By on March 25, 2024   /   CGM, Type 2   /   16 Comments
Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor

Up until now, it’s been difficult for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or those not on inulin, to get CGM covered by insurance. Thanks to the FDA’s recent approval of Dexcom Stelo – a CGM that can be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription – people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin will now be able to benefit from invaluable CGM technology.

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Diabetes Device Fashion Show: Stick It Here, Stick It There, Stick It (Almost) Anywhere!

By on June 30, 2023   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Pumps   /   18 Comments
Diabetes Device Fashion Show

Straight from the fashion hotspots of Paris, Milan, and TCOYD headquarters comes the first-ever Diabetes Device Fashion Show. Dr. E makes his supermodel debut while undressing – er, unveiling – several places on the body where it’s okay to stick your diabetes device.

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Case Study: How CGM Helped This Type 2 Patient Fix His High A1c

By on April 21, 2023   /   A1c, Case Studies, CGM, Type 2   /   6 Comments
Dr. E's Case Study

Dr. E’s 84-year-old patient has had type 2 diabetes for 30 years and has been doing great on oral meds and basal insulin. At his last appointment though, his A1c was mysteriously high. How did Dr. E solve the problem?

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Medicare Expands CGM Coverage for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By on March 21, 2023   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   1 Comment
Medicare Expands T2D CGM Coverage

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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My Review of the FDA-Approved Eversense E3 CGM

By on February 28, 2023   /   CGM, Eversense   /   29 Comments
Dr. Edelman's Eversense E3 CGM Review

Dr. E has been wearing the Eversence E3 implantable CGM for about six weeks. He shares his thoughts on the insertion process, accuracy, ease of use, comfort, and the additional unique benefits of the system.

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