"With my new MM Revel CGM I still test before & after meals and before bedtime. With the CGM I find the rate of change and low BG warnings to be most useful. With hypoglycemia unawareness I'd often be <50 mg/dl before I ever had symptoms…"
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Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Goffe Mar 27, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Im getting a CGM and i'd like to know if it will reduce the amount of times i check my blood sugars per day. I'm currently taking about 10 readings per day.Continue
Thriving with type one diabetes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Jorgensen Mar 11, 2012. 25 Replies 1 Like
Im looking for people thriving with type 1 diabetes. I seem to have good weeks and bad weeks, i used to do better than i do now and i know that i can do better, in fact i know that i can do great.…Continue
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Tom Goffe replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'
T1Forever replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I test at least 8 times per day--more if my BG is higher. Amount I test has not really changed. It is the warning I love and hate, especially overnight. When I hit a rough patch, I feel like I get alerted a lot at night and do not sleep well. Been a…"
T1Forever replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"Mine lasted over 2 years and still charges up for a backup."
Korrie replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"Using DexCom. I test on average about 6 to 8 times a day, as few as 2 or 3 and as many as 12 to 15. I find it depends on becoming comfortable with how your sensor works with you - for me, the first 2 days I do not trust the Dex as much, days 3 to 7…"
Strings replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I am using a medtronic minilink. Heads up though - the battery in the transmitter only last 6-12 months, 18 if you are lucky. Not sure of the other devices."
JohnG replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I test on average, 8 times each day some days could be little as 6 or as high as 15 if I'm having a bad day."
Molly replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I had a 2week trial with a Dexicom 7+. I loved it. It helped me so much with trends. I did have to check my BG just as much while the sensor was getting calibrated. My first sensor took about 24 hours to get to where I trusted it's accuracy.…"
Karen replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"When I was on the MM CGMS I tested the same if not more, at least 10 times, unless I was flatlining then I tested more because I did not believe the CGMS. :) I also has to test more for calibrations."
acidrock23 replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I have a MM CGM and still test 12-15 times/ day. I'm on vacation but have a "chart" that, to me, shows that to be reasonable although BCBS sends a menacing letter every year. I'd love to hire an attorney to staple my chart to…"
NorCal T1 replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"7 times a day, unless I feel a low coming on or am afraid of a high. My poor finger tips are getting worn out and it hasn't been 5 months yet. Oh my!"
Ian Jorgensen replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"thats a big step down, what CGM are you using?
Im pretty excited im gettting one :)"
Ian Jorgensen replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"good to know, do you mind telling me what CGM you have?"
Jennifer replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"It depends. I didn't get the CGM to test less - just to warm me more and see trends I was missing with the BG checks. It does not replace finger sticks - meaning - do not bolus or treat off of the CGM. I still stick for each meal and before…"
Strings replied to Ian Jorgensen's discussion 'Have a CGM? How many times do you test you blood sugar per day?'"I was testing 8 times per day before the CGM but now it's more like 4. CGM is no substitute for a prick though;). It's off a lot of the time. Glad to hear you ate getting one!"
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- At 2:59am on March 11, 2012,
Holger Schmeken said… Thanks Ian, you are welcome. I just visited your twitter account and learned that you are in IT too. Are you just by coincidence developing Apps for the iPhone?
- At 8:50pm on March 9, 2012,
Linda G said… 
Welcome home Ian...
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- At 7:23am on March 9, 2012, Holger Schmeken said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes, Ian!
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Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 1:35pm on March 8, 2012,
Marie B said… hi Ian, welcome! here's a group you might enjoy
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