Advanced technology has changed diabetes management, and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a major example. Where traditional fingerstick checks are not real-time, a CGM allows for rapid blood sugar tracking, helping a person with diabetes manage their diet, exercise, and medications quickly. Especially for older veterans who have diabetes due to age, lifestyle, or service-related...
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have changed everything about tracking blood sugar levels. People with diabetes benefit the most, but athletes, health-focused individuals, and those with prediabetes also use these devices. The main problem is cost. Because of sensors, transmitters, and other parts, these monitors can cost hundreds of dollars each month. This expense keeps many...
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) changed how people with diabetes and health-focused individuals track their blood sugar. The technology keeps getting more popular. One question often arises: “How long does a CGM last?” There is no straightforward solution. The brand, the type of sensor used, your wearing style and maintenance play a role here. If someone...
Today, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are designed for more users than people with diabetes. Biohackers, athletes, dieters, and health enthusiasts often use CGMs to better understand their metabolism and improve their eating and exercise decisions. While attaching a CGM might be straightforward, the important thing is knowing how to make sense of the data. Unlike...
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have made a big difference in monitoring glucose for people with and without diabetes. Different groups, such as athletes, biohackers, and metabolic health supporters, now explore CGMs as ways to monitor and care for their well-being. Still, people without diabetes cannot just ask their pharmacist for a CGM. Certain procedures, legal...
Imagine if your blood sugar could be monitored nonstop and without discomfort instead of tests and pricks. With CGM, you no longer have to rush to your healthcare center to check your blood sugar every time. This allows diabetes patients to see their glucose levels at any time. There are plenty of different options when...
Will airport security mess with my CGM?” If you had that thought while trying to plan your next trip, you aren’t alone. There is so much to consider when traveling with diabetes – managing your health, traveling through new routines, and the various things that can screw up your plans. Airport security is one of...
Have you ever jumped into the water and suddenly thought, “Is my CGM working?” If you’re a person who lives with diabetes, with a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), it’s a fantastic question – maybe even a little more common than you think. Swimming is not only an enjoyable activity – but also a full-body exercise,...
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have changed how people with diabetes check their blood sugar. These devices give real-time updates and reduce the need for finger pricks. But for those new to CGMs, the idea of wearing a device that uses a needle can cause concern. Questions are frequently asked, “Is there a needle in a...
Wegovy and Zepbound two of the most commonly used medications that have gained a lot of traction in recent years due to the ability of reducing weight as well as obesity-related disorders. Semaglutide in the drugs belongs to the group of GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps decrease appetite and causes weight loss. When comparing Wegovy...
