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Archive for the CGM Category

Hiking Essentials for Adventure-Bound T1Ds

By Paul Reid on December 7, 2021   /   Afrezza, Eversense, Exercise and Fitness, Personal Essay, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

Paul Reid, Founder of Type One Outdoors, leads group hikes, trail runs and other outdoor adventures for people with type 1 diabetes and their family and friends. He shares the essential supplies people with diabetes should bring on any backcountry expedition.

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It’s Love at First Swipe for Chef Robert Lewis and His FreeStyle Libre 2

By TCOYD on November 10, 2021   /   CGM, Freestyle Libre, Time in Range, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

The FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM has been a recipe for success for Chef Robert Lewis, aka the Happy Diabetic Chef. Now that he can check his blood sugars with the swipe of his phone, he’s in love with the ease it brings to his life and his kitchen, and his diabetes management.

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The Benefits of CGM and Time in Range for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By TCOYD on November 10, 2021   /   CGM, Dexcom G6, Time in Range, Type 2   /   3 Comments

Knowing what your blood sugar is doing all the time is an empowering piece of information that can give you peace of mind, improve your quality of life, and positively impact your daily activities and overall diabetes management. Robert Cudlip shares his experience after a year using the Dexcom CGM.

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A Dose of Dr. E: Poking Fun at the Pitfalls of CGM

By TCOYD on August 13, 2021   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Diabetes Burnout, Video   /   28 Comments

We love CGM more than some members of our own family, but let’s be honest, it’s not perfect. So we thought we’d have some fun highlighting a few things that drive us crazy because…well, if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry.

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Troubleshooting Tips for CGM Users

By Steve Edelman, MD on August 12, 2021   /   CGM, Dexcom, DIY Looping, Freestyle Libre, Glucose Monitoring, Resources, Time in Range   /   6 Comments

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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15th Annual Diabetes Forum: Exploring the Brightest Discoveries in Diabetes

By TCOYD on July 28, 2021   /   CGM, Diabetes Forum, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Research, DKA, GLP-1 RA, Glucagon, Kidneys, Pumps, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Stem Cells, Time in Range, Type 1, Type 2   /   Leave a comment

Our international panel of diabetes experts discussed highlights from the ADA’s Scientific Sessions, and lead a Q&A on some of the most important advances in diabetes.

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How Does Time in Range Affect Quality of Life?

By Bill Polonsky on July 13, 2021   /   A1c, CGM, Dexcom, Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Health, Time in Range   /   17 Comments

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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Staying In Range During and After Exercise: A Real Pain in the…

By TCOYD on July 13, 2021   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, DIY Looping, Exercise and Fitness, Multiple Daily Injections, Pumps, Type 1, Weight Loss   /   27 Comments

Dr. E and Dr. P go head to head in another challenge to show how exercise affects blood sugars, and they offer tips on what you can do keep from going too low or too high during and after working out.

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How to Improve Your Time in Range Solely by Adjusting Your Alerts and Alarms!

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 15, 2021   /   CGM, CGM Alerts, Time in Range, What's Up Doc   /   6 Comments

Dr. E has been stepping up his game to increase his time in range…sure, for his health, but mostly to beat Dr P. In recently months Dr. E has been hitting 90% TIR on a regular basis. Learn his technique and see if it’ll work for you too.

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Facebook Live: Everything You Need to Know about CGMs

By TCOYD on May 19, 2021   /   CGM, CGM Alerts, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Eversense, Facebook Live, Freestyle Libre, Glucose Monitoring, Medtronic, Video   /   4 Comments

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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