What do you wish you knew when you first started using CGM???
I am finally getting a cgm, minimed paradigm.... and I am so excited. But I'd love to know what you all wish you'd known when you first started using a cgm??
Tidbits for the newbie, please!
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Permalink Reply by Joe on -
I heard them all tell me I'd need to test with fingersticks even with CGM. And I now realize that the CGM is simply an additional tool. I still test with strips 6 or 8 times a day.
But I feel absolutely lost without my CGM. I've had it 4 years now, and I wouldn't trade it for anything!
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Permalink Reply by Naomie on -
my doc has been suggesting CGM for two years now. The thought one having something else attached to you isnt so flattering to me. does it come off(in water)? and if it has to,do u have to reinject it?
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Permalink Reply by barbraann on -
I've had my CGM just over 24 hours now! Knew I would still have to test but I think I will test less. Went running today and it was great, just kept my eye on it and when it started to take a nose dive took some glucostabs. Didn't have to actually test until I was done. I think it may be hard to keep it within the 5 ft range all the time. I had set my low at 70 and it kept going off all night. Even after I got up and got some juice it kept buzzing until it went above 70. I lowered it to 60 for tonight.
I have a question for everyone. I'm going snorkeling, is there someway to get the receiver water proofed or do I just put it up until I come back into the boat? I'd really like to keep it with me while I'm in the water so I can keep my eye on my BS. Any suggestions?
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Permalink Reply by FHS on -
I've had my Dexcom for almost 3 weeks. I'm still learning the nuances, but it has already taught me more about my BG profile than I would have ever learned with fingersticks alone. Unfortunately, I have not weened myself off 10-15 tests a day yet. The CGM is great for telling me trends, but I don't trust it quite enough to make corrections based on what it's telling me so I'm constantly double checking it against my meter.
The only thing I really wish is that I'd known about this gadget earlier.
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