When a person considers using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), they often ponder their choices. Do they want a Dexcom, a Guardian, a Libre, or another option? In this article, we will compare the Dexcom G7 ® or Libre 3. Which has the best accuracy, and which one is right for you? Dexcom G7 … [Read more...] about Dexcom G7 ® or Libre 3? Which should you use?
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Socks from the Diabetic Socks Club
When I hear diabetic socks, I tend to think of people in an old age home and heavy, ugly socks. Imagine my surprise when my socks from the Diabetic Sock Club arrived and they were cozy and light! What are diabetic socks? A diabetic sock should be non-restrictive while still being … [Read more...] about Socks from the Diabetic Socks Club
What is the cost of diabetes supplies?
If you live with diabetes and have no private health care coverage, you know how quickly the cost of diabetes supplies can add up. With a global pandemic and rising US insulin costs, I wondered what the current cost of diabetes supplies was? The cost of using multiple daily … [Read more...] about What is the cost of diabetes supplies?
Amazing Benefits and Drawbacks of CGM
Continuous Glucose Monitors. For those of us with shiny object syndrome, it seems like it is a must have gadget, but is it? Do you really need a CGM? We thought it was important to look at the benefits and the drawbacks of using a continuous glucose monitor with your diabetes. What is a … [Read more...] about Amazing Benefits and Drawbacks of CGM
Why time in range is important for people diabetes
Time in Range (TiR) is a relatively new tool in diabetes care. It works best when used with a continuous glucose monitor. It reflects the amount of time, usually over a 10-14-day period, that your blood glucose levels stay between a set target. This measurement more accurately accounts for the … [Read more...] about Why time in range is important for people diabetes
What you need to know about stress and high blood glucose levels
My son understand that there can be a correlation between stress and high blood glucose. While watching a movie, he checked his blood glucose reading and stated “The stress has made my blood sugars high!” I asked him, "What stress? We were watching a comedy!" There was no stress to be … [Read more...] about What you need to know about stress and high blood glucose levels
