cgm

  1. L

    New CGM trial

    Hi, My mum is currently under G7, but isn't completely loving her experience with it. She previously tried Libre as well, and overall had good management of her glucose levels, but would still rather try another device than go back to it. I'm familiar with the healthcare space, so I started to...
  2. HayleyW80

    CGM’s in schools

    Hi, this is my first time here so apologies if this has already been asked. I work as a supply teacher and haven’t been in school since I was given a CGM. I have been given insulin 4 times a day. Usually when I’m in school my phone is kept in my bag/in the office (depending on the rules for...
  3. A

    Libre 2 LibreLink App - Total Loss of Bluetooth Connection/CGM

    Hello all, Sorry if I'm the 100th person to post or ask this question, but I'm unable to get a solid answer! Since the last LibreLink (iPhone) update I no longer receive CGM updates, have to manually scan again and the app continuously shows a bluetooth error. Is this the same for...
  4. emerson.marini

    Insulin pump and CGM treatments availability in Spain

    Hi all, I’m new to the community but certainly not new to Diabetes - I have been diagnosed with Type 1 whilst still living in Brazil (my home country) back in 1997. I have been on insulin pump treatment (Tandem t:slim X2) and CGM (Dexcom G6) for about 2 years now. All via the NHS. My wife and I...
  5. C

    Which CGM?

    Hi - I am new to the forum and am hoping for some guidance.... I have Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) managed on Metformin (1000mg), moving to Metformin SR (2000mg) soon. I was diagnosed 3 years ago and did very well in getting my HbA1c down in the first year. I have...
  6. M

    Does the performance of CGMs degrade during their usage?

    For example, I have used a CGM which should expire after 14 days of measurement. The question is, is the performance uniform and constant during this 14-day period? I am towards the end of this period, and I am seeing lower and lower values but not alarmingly low. I have not made a detailed...
  7. M

    Is Interstitial glucose measured by CGMs different from the finger prick-measured glucose?

    Which is more stable in its instantaneous value? Isn't CGM by far the more useful measurement? Is there a good correlation between the two measurements? How does the needle in the CGM sample the fluid? Does it not clog or get blocked with time?
  8. M

    Is it peripheral neuropathy or not?

    I have not been able to ascertain and am trying to find some answers. In 1997 I was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic with borderline Cholesterol issues. I was given some medication (they were Lipitor and Januvia as far as I can remember). I only took one dose and decided to try to make lifestyle...
  9. J

    Type 1 Travel and T1D Prescriptions : Australia

    Hi! I am looking into going to Australia on a working holiday visa and am trying to find some answers about prescriptions for type 1 diabetes car. I am 26, was diagnosed with T1D last year and have been getting along alright but cannot find any information on whether CGM of flash GM's are...
  10. G

    Why won't my Freestyle Libre 2s stick properly?

    Hi I have started using a Freestyle Libre 2 to track my bg but nothing is making them stick. I have fully prepared the area by cleaning it, making sure there's no skin abnormalities, using an alcohol wipe and drying it before applying. After applying I have put a sticker over them. I have had...
  11. bjohn54

    cgm anxiety

    Hi everyone, recently my bag was stolen in a pub and my insulin and phone was in my bag. I tried to find my bag so I can check my sugar level if I was in safe range but people just asked me to leave the place. I was in panic that I have to walk or do something without knowing my sugar level...
  12. A

    Freestyle libre 3 smartwatch compatibility for a new user

    Hello, I have recently got a Freestyle libre 3 device. I would like to get a compatible smartwatch so I can monitor my blood sugar while playing sport. However, I have no experience with smartwatches so I am finding it difficult to breakdown the information online. 1) Is it as simple as getting...
  13. H

    libre 3

    I'm new to CGMs and have used the traditional testing method with my meter for 20 years. I'm wondering if y'all experience vast misreadings between your meter and the libre 3 (like 100mg/dl off?). I kept getting low alerts and have not been low. I'm curious if you have any troubleshooting ideas...
  14. A

    Types of diabetes

    Hi all Ive been lurking a few years. Here in Perth Aus, some 40 years behind, only type 1 2 and gestational is recognised. I KNOW I am not type 2 as diagnosed and do not respond to a whole range of diabetes drugs. All the symptoms including mouth ulcers and systemic canidasis are there even when...
  15. V

    New pump decision - can you help?

    I've posted this in the pump section but it seems pretty quiet there so hope it's okay to post here too? I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My...
  16. V

    Which to choose? Decisions decisions!

    I am in the very lucky position to be a pump user for 13 years, currently using Omnipod and Freestyle Libre 2 and it's changed my life. I can't imagine having to go back to MDIs now! My diabetes team have let me know that there will likely be the option of me upgrading to a closed loop system...
  17. C

    CGM coming out after a few days - how to secure?

    Hi, my son has been given a Dexcom G6 CGM. We managed to get through 5 days before the tape had come away too much and he caught it on something and it came out. I've looked at stickers on Amazon which have a cut out but the user reviews are terrible. I've ordered a pack which has a plastic...
  18. onnecar

    New to insulin - no change in glucose levels

    Hi to everyone. Just started with humulus insulin pen 6g once a day. My glucose levels have been running high for a while so it was an inescapable decision really. I'm 70 a thin type 2 for around 15 years. Diet and exercise generally sensible and low carb and I don't have a sweet tooth. However...
  19. J

    Ambiguity of sugar measurement types and data ...

    I'm a 62 yo male, displaying a classic phenotype of Asian mid-region obesity, with low metabolic activity and sedentary life style. I have been struggling with a dietary approach to reduction of blood sugar for around fifteen months now. Now for some data. During this period, I observed...
  20. M

    2 Failed Libre 2 Sensors in 24 hours!

    So, yesterday I had my trial libre 2 meeting with my hospital nurse. I self funded 4 sensors a couple of years ago, but could not get them to work with my phone. After leaving the hospital, it started to come away from the skin, wouldn't scan and eventually failed. The hospital gave me another...