Diabetes

[southernlady]

Sounds to me like the CGM may need to be calibrated - that it is detecting changes well, but potentially isn't offering precision. In any case I hope that you can work with your doctor on a plan that quickly leads to greater stability / less volatility in blood glucose throughout each day.

I know the Dexcom can be calibrated but not the FreeStyle that I have.

 

[JackieOnLine]

I hope that you can work with your doctor on a plan that quickly leads to greater stability / less volatility in blood glucose

what she said!

 

[southernlady]

what she said!

Me too. I had the greatest stability on the insulin pump. But I haven’t figured out if Medicare has changed their stance on those for type 2’s. Back in 2011, they wouldn’t pay but that was 12 years ago.

 

[Georgepds]

Re "sounds to me like the CGM may need to be calibrated -"

IIRC.. they all need frequent calibration.The way SouthernLady is using it is , possibly, the best use:

1 a warning system to be cross checked with a pinprick BGM if a lo is detected
2 an indication of hi/lo excusions that really can't be tracked by frequent pinpricks

 

[southernlady]

I was able to get switched to the Dexcom. The sensors showed up 3 hours before my last FreeStyle Sensor stopped. So I got a final reading, applied the Dexcom. And it’s been wonderful. Absolutely steady. And I’ve been able to add it as a complication to my Apple Watch so I can look at my watch for my readings. It’s absolutely night and day difference.

 

[JackieOnLine]

I'm so glad, Liz!