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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Annabel Bonner has lived with type 1 diabetes for less than ten years, but she really enjoys helping people connect with their diabetes, encouraging them to be open about living with the condition rather than be ashamed. She uses the Freestyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor, and she shares how it helps her with her diabetes management.
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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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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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Bigfoot Biomedical’s brand new, first-of-its-kind Unity Diabetes Management System uses smart pen caps that incorporate FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM data and provider instructions to offer insulin dosing recommendations for people on multiple daily injections.
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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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