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.
read more →Switching CGM systems can be a scary process, even if you’re ready for a change. Dan Barton found a unique way of calming his fears by wearing two CGMs at once and double monitoring. He shares his experience, results, and the pros and cons of each system.
read more →Even with all of the advancements and technology we have in type 1 diabetes today, unexpected drops and elevations still occur. One way to gain better insight into what’s happening and why is to look at CGM downloads.
read more →Everyone with diabetes on insulin therapy (or a medication that can cause low blood sugar) should know the signs, symptoms and treatments for hypoglycemia. New glucagon options to treat severe cases are already on the market, and more are on the way.
read more →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.
read more →The A1c test has been around for a long time and is supposed to give people an idea of what their average glucose value has been over the prior two to three months, but there are many situations where the A1c is not accurate.
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