does anyone here use a continuous glucose monitor?
I am going in for a blood test next week and I am wondering if they are
- useful for T2 diabetes, or just for T1?
- useful if you have gotten your blood sugar down to normal, at least some mornings every week, and are trying to keep it that way
- if they are bulky or uncomfortable?
- Are they expensive?
- If they are appropriate if you are not taking drugs for diabetes.
I am getting tired of sticking myself and it appears the blood sugar watches don't really work, so I'm wondering about the CGMs. I'd like to start introducing limited carbs to my diet (mostly less than 20 gms per day now) and monitoring the response. I'd be happy with 50 a day, even some days, frankly. But that means continuing to stick myself throughout the day.
Any advice, recommendations appreciated
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I do not have personal experience with them, but I think the concept is brilliant. I think probably newly diagnosed diabetics should all get one just to see how they are responding as they figure out dietary stuff. You get instant feedback and don't have to stick your finger all the time.
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I've been using mine for over a year now. I am a Type 3C diabetic which is kinda like a type 1. I use Freestyle Libre 2. I love them. Sometimes they fall off ahead of time, usually my fault, but you just call the company(ABBOTT) give them the details and they send you a new one free of charge. It's true that you get instance feedback how your diet and exercise is affecting your numbers, and no finger picks.
Each sensor last 14 days.
I'm a senior in Ontario, Canada, with my own private insurance, so I'm not sure how much you would pay. I get six sensors for$2.42. My doctor refills all my prescriptions for 3 months at a time.
I hope this helps
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