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How Do You Keep Your CGM In Place and Keep It from Irritating Your Skin?

By Steve Edelman, MD on January 14, 2021   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Type 1, Type 2, What's Up Doc   /   8 Comments

If you’re an active person and wear a CGM, keeping it in place can be challenging. Many people also have problems with skin irritation. Dr. Edelman offers tips for both of these common problems.

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The FreeStyle Libre 2 Is Now Approved: How Is It Different Than the First?

By Steve Edelman, MD on July 9, 2020   /   Blood Sugar Testing, CGM, Freestyle Libre, Type 2 Glucose Control   /   45 Comments

Priced at a third of the cost of other CGMs, this latest technology from Abbott is the first and only iCGM that sustains performance for up to 14 days and provides trends, insights and customizable high and low alerts.

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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   /   20 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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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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Continuous Glucose Monitors: A Type 2’s Weapon of Mass Instruction

By Tricia Santos on August 10, 2018   /   CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Diabetes Management, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   18 Comments

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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