Tag: continuous glucose monitor

Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Best Practices for the Holidays

Why a CGM Is Your Secret Weapon for Festive Feasts

How Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Can Make Exercise Easier When You Have Diabetes

Whether you are walking the dog or competing in a marathon, exercise becomes more challenging if you have diabetes. The development of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), however, has made it easier t...

Beyond Type 2’s Continuous Glucose Monitor— ‘CGM’ —Chart

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have completely changed the way diabetes is managed. For example, CGMs: Offer a dynamic and accurate method of monitoring blood-sugar levels. Provide real-time blood...

Dexcom Launches the G7 with Apple Watch Integration

On June 5, 2024, Dexcom announced that its G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) now connects directly to the Apple Watch in the U.S. Dexcom first revealed this implementation in March. With its officia...

Why a Newly Diagnosed Person With Type 2 Diabetes Should Consider a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

Continuous glucose monitoring is not just for people with type 1 diabetes anymore! In fact, there are several reasons why a newly diagnosed person with type 2 should consider using a continuous glucos...

CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitor

A continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) is a small wearable device that tracks your glucose levels in real-time throughout the day and night.

How Smart-Pen Technology Can Help a Person With Type 2 Diabetes Stress Less About Food

It’s no secret that diabetes and food are closely connected, and an integral part of diabetes management is determining how much insulin to give based on the amount of carbs you eat. Fortunately, sm...

How to Use Technology to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes

We live in a tech-obsessed world, and there is an abundance of technology out there to manage diabetes. Combining knowledge, technology and data can help empower you to make the best decisions for you...

If You Aren’t Sharing your CGM Data, Consider these Benefits

If you use a continuous glucose monitor, sharing your blood sugar data through your device’s app can offer extra benefits.

Checking Your Blood Sugar: Picking the Right Method

Use this guide to help you pick whether a blood glucose meter or continuous glucose monitor is best for you.