Tag: blood sugar monitoring

Why Your CGM “Glucose” Level is Not the Same as Your “Blood Sugar” Level 

Frustrated when the number on your CGM doesn’t precisely match the number on your meter? There’s a really good explanation for this.

Checking Your Blood Sugar During Pregnancy with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Managing your blood sugars during pregnancy is not a simple task — especially if you’re taking insulin. Here’s what you need to know to keep your BG levels in a safe range.

Using a CGM for My Type 2 Diabetes

Three people with Type 2 diabetes share how using a CGM has changed the way they manage their blood sugars—and how much safer they feel, too.

Getting a CGM for Type 2 Diabetes with Private Insurance

For people with Type 2 diabetes, getting a prescription and insurance coverage for a CGM can be a challenge.

Why do I need to check my blood sugar if my A1C is fine?

Your A1c result only offers you a glimpse into where your blood sugars have been over the past 3 months, but daily blood sugar checks can tell you much more...

Best Times of Day to Check Your Blood Sugar

Here, we’ll look at the best times to check your blood sugar for the most information about your diabetes management!

How to Get the Best Use Out of Your Test Strips

Limited number of test strips per month? Read our tips on how to get the best use + data of out of them.