Active 6 days agoSmart watchesHas anyone gotten a smart watch that shows blood glucose levels? Do you like it and is it accurate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
FeaturedFinger 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
freestyle libre 2 sensor ABBOTT SUCKSwhy would Abbott make this ? an uncontrolable alarm that goes off below 70, above 150 and when your phone is out of range... and it overrides your phone system...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
CGM use has highlighted problem with rising fasting blood sugars I've been a type 2 diabetic for over 20 years, 69 years old. Taking only oral meds. Started using the Freestyle Libre 2 prior to hand surgery in November as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedicationsGlucose Meters & Monitors
Libre Lite Lancet questionI have a Libre Lite lancet (actually on my third one) and I have tried tirelessly to get the needle to come out of the top of the device after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsTips & Advice
how to keep track of diabetesWhen seconds matter, having a medical ID bracelet on can be lifesaving. Basic medical alert bracelets can assist EMS workers learn vital information about a patient, even if they are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
Medicare just made a major change regarding qualifying for a CGM!Medicare has permanently eliminated the 4 times-a-day testing requirement to qualify for a CGM. This long-time barrier to CGM access will be permanently removed on July 18, 2021! The removal...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesGlucose Meters & MonitorsInsurance & Disability
Glucose metersWhy doesn't medicare pay for the free style Libra or that type of meter, instead of taking finger sticks 3 times a day...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDepressionGlucose Meters & Monitors
Blood pressure meds and statinsGood morning. 9 months ago, I was informed I am type 2 diabetic. Ive since dropped 36 pounds, lowered my BP from 155/95 to 120/70 with proper nutrition and daily...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSide EffectsGlucose Meters & Monitors
How accurate are Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices?I compared more than 80 CGM sensor readings with finger prick blood glucose readings taken at the same time. I found that the sensor readings are higher than the finger...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesGlucose Meters & Monitors
