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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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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The FreeStyle Libre 3 was recently approved by the FDA and has many important new features, including continuous blood sugar readings sent directly to your smartphone, better Bluetooth, improved accuracy, and a smaller, slimmer profile.
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Going out to eat with diabetes can be stressful, especially if you are newly diagnosed and don’t know what’s “safe” to eat. Mila Clarke, aka the Hangry Woman, offers tips and advice on eating out while managing blood sugars with her FreeSytle Libre 2 CGM.
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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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