Although CGMs are becoming more accessible for people with type 2 diabetes, they aren’t yet widely covered by insurance, so using a meter is still vital to manage diabetes well. CDCES Meg Munoz shares five tips to help you get the most from your meter.
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Many of us treat our phones like a fifth appendage, but now we can opt to leave our phones at home and still get CGM data. Dexcom recently announced that their G7 CGM can now connect directly to the Apple Watch for users in the U.S, offering people the freedom of real-time glucose readings even when their phone isn’t with them.
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A big problem for many people with type 2 diabetes is that it’s so easy to ignore it. High blood sugars typically don’t “hurt” until symptoms from complications develop later. Dr. Bill Polonsky shares one important tip that can help people with T2D achieve much greater control of their diabetes and feel a whole lot better.
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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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Don’t panic if your CGM and fingerstick values don’t match – there are many reasons why this can happen. Dr. E shares the three most important things to remember when comparing CGM and fingerstick values.
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