cgm

In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...

Hi guys, I am in the process of upgrading my insulin pump on the NHS and of the list of pump potions I have narrowed my choices between the omnipod and the Medtronic 640G. I wondered if anyone had been on either of these and had some reviews for me, I am unsure which would be better. Also...

Hi This might seem like a bit of a stupid question, but something that I am confused about since getting a CGM. I have been told to test my blood sugar 2 hours after eating and that it should at that point be below 7mmol (I have only known being type 1 and pregnant together and so maybe I have...

I'm on day 10 of using the Dexcom G6 and this morning swapped my first sensor for a new one. Did everything the same as previously but this one is horribly inaccurate. It started by giving me false low readings (luckily I checked so I didn't correct) of 2.5 compared to 4.6 from a finger prick...

Hi guys, Has anyone on the freestyle libre noticed an increase in size on their arms? I've been using it for around 8 months now and have noticed the tops of my arms grow in size, like jackets that used to fit me are now really tight across the shoulders. But I haven't gained weight necessarily...

I've been on a pump for 10 years. Currently using a Medtronic 640, and have decided to self fund CGM to tighten up my control. I've read some old threads that say the Medtronic CGM isn't that reliable. Wondering whether to go with standalone freestyle libre. Any experience, advice out there I'd...

Hi, my diabetes team are putting an IFA application for me to my CCG for dexcom due to hypo issues which meet Nice guidance. I am currently self-funding Libre but as we all know it’s not a CGM and doesn’t have alarm functionality without extra tech equipment from non-Abbott companies. I have...

Hello everyone ! I own Paradigm 722 Medtronic pump with CGM Can I delay calibrating my Enlite Sensor with Meter BG, without being woken up by alarms ? After inserting new sensor i kind of miscalculated my insulin dose, and it's pretty late at night.

Hi, Has anyone used the Guardian Connect system? I've just started using it but the alerts are so quiet that I find the system useless to warn about night time hypos. i

Hello! I'm Type 1, have been for the past 13 or so years now, though I still struggle with control. I've been looking into Continuous Glucose Monitoring recently and was wondering if any other Type 1s have tried it and what the verdict is? I really think I could benefit from it as testing has...

The new Dexcom G6 has been approved by the FDA https://www.dexcom.com/g6-cgm-system No calibration. 10 day life. Better applicator.

Hi all, My Dr has proposed I try out using a CGM. 3 options put forward are 1. Freestyle Libre 2. Dexcom G5 mobile 3. Medtronic Guardian Connect I have a very active lifestyle, with a lot of cycling as well as running and swimming, >10 hours a week and very vigorous - I sweat buckets...

Eversense Implanted CGM Accurate for 90 Days in Diabetes Miriam E Tucker February 20, 2018 PRECISE II trial were published online January 30 in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics by Mark P Christiansen, MD, of Diablo Clinical Research, Walnut Creek, California, and colleagues. Eversense is...

Evening all, I hope your all well and having a nice evening. Just a quick one, not sure how long it will last but I have managed to get 2 libre sensors from my local boots for £35 each. They are on order and will be here Thursday. I noticed on the libre Facebook group people had been...

Hi all, my wife has gotten a CGM lately and her skin is itchy and red because of the patch used for the sensor. Do you have any advice or any solutions for her? Anyone maybe can recommend some anti allergic patch as a replacement, or some good creame? Cheers!

An interesting discussion of blood glucose "Time in Range" on the Diatribe web site...

currently testing two types of CGM devices. Really impressed with one which proactively downloads data onto smart phone. This provides a clear picture of my current BS levels which prompts much thought on my activities and eating. I now NICE have now approved CGM devices but it would help to...

A researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and quickly figured out how to eat to his meter to keep his blood glucose levels in check. He's even gotten a grant to do a little trial on type 2 patients with his "alternative strategy" using CGM...

Just come across this whilst looking through clinical trials. This is happening at The imperial college London. A new kid on the block? Boasting a cheaper alternative to Dexcom and libre. Sounds promising.. Here’s the link http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214180416301490

Hi all! I finally got round to ordering the Freestyle Libre starter pack by abbot last week - it arrived on Monday and i couldn't wait to get it on! Everything was going well until today (so two days after application), I noticed my arm is bleeding beneath the sensor and so the adhesive is all...