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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Continuous glucose monitoring has been the standard of care for people with type 1 for years, but it can be a game-changer for people with type 2 and even pre-diabetes. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Boeder explain how CGM works, and why it can be so impactful for your health.
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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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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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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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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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