#glucose monitor

[snarp]

We are Urgently issuing a Voluntary recall of the sensor embedded in your body?

[aureliacetinn]

Ring of blood stability is a glucose checker/companion for your ttrpg

works with both dnd and pathfinder!

can get for PWYW on my ko-fi now https://ko-fi.com/s/57da2a2e5b

remember diabetics can also be adventurers

big thanks to technomancer kyle for advice: check out his kofi here https://ko-fi.com/s/57da2a2e5b

[im-adrienne]

Something I haven't talked about on Twitter is that I have been going through a health transformation the last two months. I have started checking my glucose twice a day (or more) and eating much, much healthier. I stopped taking my hormonal medication because it has not been helping me at all. Doing that helped with losing weight. I have lost 20+ lbs and cannot talk about this on Twitter because I will get hate comments of all kinds. I'm just proud of myself for sticking to everything. Thought I would share it here since it's a completely different atmosphere. Being disabled and trying to feel better is a constant struggle that cannot always be shared everywhere.

[healthcauldron]

Health cauldron

Hello everyone,

Today I am starting my new blog Health Cauldron it's a very big day for me.

In this blog I am going to talk about different aspects of health. In this we are going to know more about our present health based on different factors which you can check at home.

Here i am going to tell you different points on which your health is dependent we are going to know both positive and negative factors of health. We will try to maintain a GOOD health for our future.

Here also time to time I will provide you with different parameters so you can keep your health in check.

expecting your love and support.

[healthywealthypvk]

Practical advice to stabilize blood sugar and improve your overall well-being. Save this pin to start your journey today! 💪💊

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[accusureindia]

Check out the Glucometer Prices in India - Accusure India

Your health, your way with the AccuSure Gold Blood Glucose Monitor. Check out the AccuSure Glucometer pricing in India and experience the ease of buying directly from Accusure India for accurate and effective health monitoring.

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[typicaltypeone]

The Dexcom G6

There’s plenty of different ways and plenty of different brands of glucose monitors to help you keep track of your blood sugar. The Freestyle Libre is a pretty insurance friendly choice and a quick go to for many diabetics both type 1 and type 2.

But for those who can afford it, I use and recommend the Dexcom G6. It’s a wonderful setup that I’ve used twice in two different periods of my diabetic journey. I mention this because I’ve had two very different experiences with it based on my knowledge at the different points in time.

For beginners - I don't actually recommend using this if you’re only just starting out as a diabetic. While it is an amazing tool for later use, there is a catch to it. See, it reports your glucose levels in intervals of somewhere between fifteen to twenty minutes. On top of that it can take up to thirty minutes for insulin to kick in. As a beginner I found it very easy to “chase” after perfect numbers. I’d take medicine, get impatient, take even more, send myself into hypoglycemia, eat way too much and wind up with high blood sugar, then repeat the cycle. Be wary of this.

For average to experienced diabetics - Its amazing. Get it, use it. It’s a great way to avoid the constant pricking of your fingers. To stop being frustrated over how calloused your fingertips are getting and making it harder to draw blood. As a more experienced diabetic who understands better how insulin works now, my A1C has never been better than my second time using the Dexcom. Some perks to the Dexcom: 1. You can either use the App, or the hand held device delivered with your first package. I personally use the hand held device, as it’s more accurate and more easily picks up the signal from the monitor.

2. Super easy to charge. Comes with its own adapter and cord, and it doesn't even take two hours to fully charge it.

3. It’s water resistant! It’s waterproof up to a point, but best not to push its limits. However for just taking a bath or shower, or taking a normal swim in a pool, this thing will last you without issue. The adhesive is pretty good, though it can come slightly loose from hot water. However, its never come loose enough to ever be an issue for me.

4. If you miss one alert, it’s relentless in making sure you’re made aware. Especially good if you’re a heavy sleeper, if you miss an alert, every five minutes or so it will alert you again, while also progressively beeping louder each time. It gives me a lot of peace of mind for if my blood sugar dips during the night while i’m asleep. (I speak only for the handheld, as I’ve never tried the app. I dont know if the app also does this.)

5. Simple and easy applicator. I admit I’ve never used any other auto glucose monitor other than the Dexcom, but the applicator makes it so easy to put on. Do you feel it? Yes. But It feels like an itch, not painful and never has been for me.

6. It can later be used in conjunction with an insulin pump. I dont have any experience in this, as I still manually inject my insulin, but its a cool feature nonetheless.

Pretty awesome right? But it can be a little confusing when you first get the kit, so let me give you a nutshell layout of all the parts and what they do!

This is the applicator. You don't have to load anything into it. There is a number on the bottom on some paper that you use to help link it to your handheld device. But after removing that, all you do is take that orange tab off, press it to wherever you want your patch to be, then press the button! It inserts the sensing needle in flawlessly. I recommend rubbing along the adhesive to make sure it sticks well after using the applicator. The patch lasts ten days before needing replaced. Each applicator is only good for one use, then you discard it.

Here’s your transmitter. This tiny part is what takes the info from the patch/sensing needle, and as per its name, transmits it to your handheld/app. This piece is not automatically in the patch when you apply it to your body. You have to push it into the patch after application until it clicks. Doesn’t hurt in the slightest. It lasts for three months and can be reused until then. The patch, once taken off, can bend at a certain spot to easily remove the transmitter for the next patch.

Here’s a quick photo of what it looks like when the transmitter is locked into place inside of the patch. Warning! The adhesive can itch if you’re sensitive like me! I used to think this might be the needle poking me but trust me, that needle is not moving.

Here is the handheld device that comes with your supplies! I can personally attest that everything about this device appears as you see it in the picture. It shows you your last reported numbers, what time they’re recorded, and the arrow next to your number tells you if you’re headed up, down or steady. When setting it up it’ll ask you for basics like date and time, but it also asks you what you consider to be high blood sugar and low blood sugar, making it pretty easy to set goals for yourself as you slowly work to better control your blood sugar. I personally use the default settings. Anything below 70 is too low, and anything above 200 is too high. I still aim to stay within 90 to 150, but 200 is a good max limit I have for myself.

Something to know now that you know all your pieces; when setting up your Dexcom for the first time, it asks for a number, found either on the outside of the box, or on the bottom of the transmitter. Use the transmitter because there are at least four different numbers on the box your stuff comes in. There is only one number on your transmitter and that is the number you’re looking for. Makes it a lot easier. You’ll have to repeat this process every three months when you get a new transmitter.

To nutshell my nutshell, the only numbers you will need to be concerned with are:

The number found on the flat bottom side of your applicator, used when setting up each patch every ten days.

The number on your transmitter, used during first setup and then every three months.

Other than those, you don't need worry about any other numbers you see or find on boxes. You don’t even need to keep the boxes, though I tend to for easy storage of my applicators.

Another thing to note is that they send you 3 months worth at a time, so it’s easy to keep track of when you need a new transmitter. You need it when you simply run out of your whole batch of applicators.

And last thing I’ll say! As of this post there is a newer Dexcom out there, one meant to be worn on your arm rather than your belly. I have not used this and have no knowledge of how similar it may be to the Dexcom G6. Any questions on that should be sent to your doctor or endocrinologist.

DISCLAIMER: As always I am not a doctor or licensed medical professional. These are simply my experiences and observations as a type 1 Diabetic. You’re welcome to ask me about my experiences and personal journey but for any serious issues please seek professional help from your doctor or endocrinologist.

[catherinebhicks]

Im not diabetic but have had several low blood sugar episodes (due to some other health issues) that have set off seizure clusters that were hard to maintain.

After a particularly gnarly one my doctor asked me to monitor with a CGM but has never been able to get it approved by insurance since I don’t have diabetes (insert rant about US healthcare system here)

I did it for about 6 months and then stopped cause they’re expensive and I was doing fine after a second cluster landed me in the ER and overnight in the hospital pretty close to the first one while we adjusted meds.

Now my A1c is trending up a bit (still normal levels but up) so my doctor asked me to try again because he doesn’t want it to get out of hand again

his Nurse practitioner ran some kind of voodoo because I now have access to the Dexcom g7 with some help from insurance.

Continuous monitoring vs having to scan the libre 2, has a complication for my watch and the month is going to cost me out of pocket what 10 days of the 2 did because I agreed to allow my data used in research. (Yay science).

This thing is TIIIIIIIIIINY. Surprised at how small it is!

[emedecare]

How Glucose Monitor Can Help Manage Diabetes Effectively.

[curekaaa]

[healthcaresproduct]

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[psykologist]

Shocking Revelation: 1 in 5 "Healthy" Adults May Have Prediabetes Metabolism!

Innovative Analysis: Researchers Develop Game-Changing Tool to Detect Precursor to Prediabetes.

Exercise and Healthy Eating: Key to Preventing Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.

Early Detection Saves Lives: New Method Can Identify Prediabetes at an Earlier Stage.

Alarming Statistics: 37 Million Americans Have Diabetes, 8 Million Remain Undiagnosed.

Reversing Prediabetes: Catching It Early Makes It Easier to Reverse and Prevent Complications.

Beyond Blood Tests: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Revolutionize Diabetes Management.

CGMs Not for Everyone: Experts Weigh In on Widespread Use for Prediabetes Screening.

Holistic Approach: Lifestyle Factors like Diet, Physical Activity, and Mental Health Play a Vital Role in Managing Prediabetes.

Long-Term Benefits: Addressing Prediabetes Early Reduces Risks of Heart Disease, Stroke, and Other Complications.

[rodspurethoughts]

FDA Clears New Insulin Pump & Algorithm-Based Software for Type 1 Diabetes

Exciting news for type 1 diabetes management! FDA clears Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump & iLet Dosing Decision Software. #diabetes #healthtech #FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Beta Bionics iLet ACE Pump and the iLet Dosing Decision Software for people with type 1 diabetes. These two devices, along with an FDA-cleared integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM), will form the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin dosing (AID) system that uses an algorithm to determine and command insulin delivery. The…

[kbjones]

Number 70 of 150

This boy is diabetic and is wearing a visible glucose monitor on his upper arm.

[hafwen]

Libre 3 Recall

[Image Description: headline "Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Sensor Recall: Abbot Diabetes Care Inc Issues Recall For Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors due to Risk For Inaccurate High Glucose Reading" The paragraph beneath it says "This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold, and does not apply to the Libre 3 reader or app. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause injury or death if you continue to use it." End I.D]

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