Finger Pricks or CGM
When it comes to checking your blood sugar levels, which way do you prefer: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) or Blood Glucose Monitors (BGM, aka finger pricks)?
Since I usually test only once or twice daily, it doesn't warrant A continuous monitor.
I can absolutely understand that 😀 - CJ, Community Moderator
I use both cgm and at least 3 finger sticks a day.
Since March 28 2022 to today I have lost 60 lbs (with a broken foot) and my a1c hovers around 5.1 daily and I had two blood draws at 5.0 next one is later this monthThat's absolutely amazing progress! Keep up the outstanding work 😀 - CJ, Community Moderator Hi there
, just checking in to see how you have been making out. I hope you have had continued success. Wishing you all the best, Lauren (team member)
Thanks. I have to sat having the freestyle libre really amped up my ability to understand how different foods affected by glucose and adjust accordingly.
After next a1c if it is still good I will start slowly lowering my metaforin dose. Hoping the weight loss allows me to enter full remission
Hoping for the best for you! Please keep us posted 😀 -CJ, Community Moderator
I L O V E my CGM! My A1C has dropped from 7.2 to 6.0 in 6 months and I am slowly trying to add some foods back into my weekly diet. Without my CGM, I wouldn't know about middle-of-the-night BG spikes caused by a lack of carbs at dinner.
lack of carbs at night Can cause spikes when you sleep I never knew this. I am newly diagnosed and have not been given much advice , We hear you! Things are especially confusing in the early days after diagnosis. Have you ever heard of the "dawn phenomenon" ? This article explains it: https://type2diabetes.com/clinical/morning-high-blood-sugar It might also explain spikes in the morning or while you sleep. I hope this helps!
Gabby (team member)
