Dexcom G7: Revolutionizing Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for Better Diabetes Management
Living with diabetes presents unique challenges, requiring constant monitoring of blood glucose levels to maintain optimal health. Traditionally, this has involved frequent fingerstick testing and self-monitoring, which can be inconvenient and disruptive to daily life. However, the landscape of diabetes management has been revolutionized by the introduction of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. These innovative […]
How to Improve Your Time in Range: Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Blood Sugar
Managing your blood sugar levels is crucial in controlling diabetes, and one critical metric to measure your blood sugar control is “Time in Range” (TIR). TIR refers to the percentage of time you spend within a target blood glucose range, typically set by your healthcare provider, and it is a valuable indicator of how well […]
Dexcom G6: In-depth Review
The Dexcom G6 is one of the world’s leading CGM systems. It sends real-time glucose readings to your compatible smart device or Dexcom G6 receiver without scanning and eliminates the need for regular fingersticks. Best of all, it’s proven to lower your A1C and increase your time in range. Why use a Continuous Glucose Monitoring […]
How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor
Getting started with a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) is like getting started with a new smartphone. There is some initial setup to be done, and you’ll have to explore and practice a bit to get used to the controls, but before long, you’ll be zipping through your everyday CGM functions like a pro. What is […]
Causes and Symptoms of Diabetic Coma
What you can do to reduce your risk factors A diabetic coma is a sustained loss of consciousness caused by complications of diabetes – primarily high or low blood sugar. A diabetic coma patient is alive but unconscious. They can’t respond deliberately to stimuli. A diabetic coma is a medical emergency that can result in […]
How Does A Continuous Glucose Monitor Work?
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a relatively new way to track your blood sugar levels. Instead of getting snapshots of a few moments – moments which could be influenced by a multitude of factors – you can see your glucose levels changing throughout the day. You can analyze trends to learn what’s affecting them and […]
Benefits of Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor
Can a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System achieve better outcomes for people with diabetes mellitus? Change is scary for some people, especially when you’ve been doing things the same way for years. You’ve been jabbing your fingers for so long they hardly even hurt anymore. Why switch it up now? Well, it turns out there […]
What Are the Different Types of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems in the United States? and How Do I Choose One?
While looking into CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors), it could be hard to decide which instrument to purchase. In this blog, we’ll look at the producers of the most prominent CGM devices available nowadays. Afterward, we’ll go over the characteristics of each CGM system, their advantages, and disadvantages, as well as how to select among them. […]
Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Covered by Medicare?
Continuous glucose monitors and their related supplies are covered by Medicare. Diabetes affected an estimated 13% of persons in the United States in 2018. This figure increased to 26.8 percent among persons aged 65 and up. CGM devices substitute blood sugar monitoring that can be used to make diabetes treatment recommendations such as dietary changes […]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Device | Cost and Facts: Is CGM Worth It?
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) provides a more comprehensive understanding of your diabetes levels, which could also contribute to healthier lifestyles choices and blood sugar control. Did you also aware that there are various methods for testing and monitoring your sugar levels? Glucose levels can be measured using several ways, such as a blood glucose meter […]
