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Does It Make a Difference Where You Put Your FreeStyle Libre Sensor?

By Steve Edelman, MD on June 9, 2020   /   CGM, Freestyle Libre, What's Up Doc   /   80 Comments

It can be confusing and alarming if you swap out your sensor and your blood sugar readings fluctuate without food or exercise being a factor. Dr. Edelman explains why this can happen, and if the location of your sensor has an effect on the readings.

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A Dose of Dr. E: A Cute Bunny and Our Review of Tandem’s Control-IQ

By Steve Edelman, MD on February 17, 2020   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Pumps, Tandem Diabetes Care, Type 1, Video   /   15 Comments

Jeremy’s been on Tandem’s Control-IQ for about two months, and he loves it! Here’s his review of its new features, and how it compares to Loop and Medtronic’s 670G. Plus, special guest appearance from Wilbur the diabetes support bunny.

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Type 1 Elite Powerlifter Turns Pain Into Purpose

By Lynne Scharf on January 15, 2020   /   Emotional Health, Eversense, Profile, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

Chris Ruden was born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, and when we was 19 years old he was diagnosed with T1D. Despite his challenges he became an elite powerlifter and an advocate for the power of a positive mindset in overcoming any limitation.

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Dissecting CGM Downloads

By Steve Edelman, MD on November 14, 2019   /   CGM, Dexcom, Diabetes Management   /   4 Comments

Even with all of the advancements and technology we have in type 1 diabetes today, unexpected drops and elevations still occur. One way to gain better insight into what’s happening and why is to look at CGM downloads.

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Let’s Talk Libre: New Apps, Alerts, and Add-a-Friend!

By Elizabeth Holt on June 17, 2019   /   CGM, CGM Alerts, Freestyle Libre, Glucose Monitoring, Type 2   /   40 Comments

With new sharing options and low/high alerts on the horizon, the FreeStyle Libre just keeps getting better and better. Here are the pros and cons and info on how to get one.

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My Life-Changing Trial of the Eversense CGM

By Nalani Haviland Hunsaker, PA-C on February 14, 2019   /   CGM, Eversense, Type 1   /   39 Comments

Diabetes Clinician Nalani Haviland, who also has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 2o years, shares her recent experience with the implantable Eversense CGM.

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Driving with Diabetes is a Privilege

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 18, 2019   /   CGM, Diabetes Management, Driving, Hypoglycemia   /   11 Comments

With all of the devices and knowledge about diabetes we have today, you might think a dangerous low while driving would be preventable. Unfortunately accidents still happen, sometimes even fatal ones. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself.

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Funding the Future of Diabetes Care: It Gets Personal

By David Panzirer on October 15, 2018   /   Blood Sugar Control, CGM, Diabetes Management, Type 1   /   8 Comments

David Panzirer and the Helmsley Foundation are championing the use of CGM for people with diabetes. Join the movement and help spread the word about this amazing device in order to improve outcomes for more people with type 1 across the county.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By Tricia Santos on August 10, 2018   /   CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Diabetes Management, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   19 Comments
Continuous Glucose Monitors

CGMs are a wonderful technology that can help make both your life (and your diabetes management) easier, and there are several great options to explore.

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My Days of Blood Sugar Testing Torture Are Over!

By Ed Beberman on July 17, 2018   /   Blood Sugar Testing, CGM, Freestyle Libre, Type 2   /   16 Comments

The Freestyle Libre has been a game-changer for a lot of people with type 2 diabetes. If you’ve always hated finger sticks, this may be the device for you!

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