Continuous glucose monitoring is a system that allows people with diabetes to detect trends and patterns in their glucose levels. This system senses and records your glucose levels every 5 minutes, which means it can show real-time trends – whether they are rising or falling.
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Glucose sensors galore! How do you make a choice?
For extra insights around these decisions, glucose sensors can be incredibly helpful. In addition to seeing your current glucose number, a glucose sensor will show you a graph of where your glucose has been, and trend arrows to give you an idea where your glucose is headed.
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By now you’ve no doubt heard that sitting is bad for you. But wait, you exercise so you needn’t worry about the harms of sedentary living, right?
Glucose Sensors Comparison Chart
This chart provides a comprehensive comparison of three leading glucose sensors: the Dexcom G7, Freestyle Libre 2, and the Medtronic Guardian Connect or Guardian 3 (compatible with 770G/780G insulin pumps). It covers key aspects like sensor features, insertion parts, wearable pieces, sensor sites, warm-up time, wear time, display devices, and additional functionalities.
Maintaining a healthy weight – why is it important for people living with diabetes?
Living with diabetes is a challenge. Adding to that challenge is trying to attain and maintain a healthy weight. Why bother? Is it worth the struggle? The evidence suggests an overwhelming yes!
