Have you ever thought about having a blood sugar dashboard? Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) are dashboard-like devices that let you know your glucose level 24/7 with almost no action. Given that CGMs are becoming a staple in diabetes management, we often get questions about their accuracy. Can we rely on them to make decisions about...

Weight loss involves more than strength of will; you must learn about your body. You’ve likely tried a low-carb diet, counted calories or done extra workouts, but the scale makes no difference. That’s because people’s needs are different. It is at this point that Continuous Glucose Monitors play a role.  Previously designed for diabetes patients,...

Diabetes patients can better manage their lives by monitoring their glucose levels with Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).  CGM accuracy depends on where the sensor is placed on the body. When the sensor is placed correctly, your readings stay constant, you are more comfortable wearing it, and the sensor ages better.  We will examine where to...

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have changed the way diabetes and metabolic health are managed now. As well as insertion, getting rid of the adhesive properly holds just as much importance to keep the skin safe, reduce risks of infection, and make room for the new sensor. Properly taking out your device helps reduce irritation and...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and systems have ushered in a new era in the treatment of diabetes, giving accurate, real-time glucose measurements that enable a patient to preempt the highs and lows. So, how does this little device ultimately get under your skin, and does it hurt? Not a surprise, the answer is that...

People’s approaches to managing long-term conditions like diabetes have shifted a lot in recent years. A large part of it is due to the introduction of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). Usually, these are placed on the body and monitor your blood sugar for you all day. Initially, you could only use insulin after it was...

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) have made managing diabetes easier because they provide accurate real-time blood sugar updates, allowing users to prevent harmful glucose changes. Still, as these devices can be expensive, diabetes insurance becomes very important for many people.  Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) is among the largest health insurance companies in the US, offering...

With a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), diabetes patients avoid needing to prick their fingers regularly. Since these devices display sugar levels 24/7, they help diabetes care become easier and more accurate. Many worry that CGMs are costly and are unsure if their health insurance helps with the payment. Learning what insurance offers for CGMs helps...

Imagine having diabetes managed without the prick of a finger to determine blood sugar or watching your blood sugar potentially swing dangerously high and low. That sounds amazing, right? That is just what Continuous Glucose Monitoring or cgm devices do that allows large amount of happy diabetics to live life more healthfully, more balanced, and...

Diabetes patients now benefit from Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), giving them new motivation. These devices track blood sugar levels all day long, giving people the power to make better choices about their health. Doctors can see patterns and help patients avoid dangerous blood sugar drops or spikes. Medicare patients who get CGMs often see big...