[Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the dexcom?

[Jude DaShiell]

If readings tend to be above normal, a fingertip would work if readings
tend to be normal or below normal a stomach would work.
If high most of the time you'll get earlier warning.  When paramedics test
for blood sugar they usually go for the fingertip if memory serves.


-- Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that
order." Ed Howdershelt 1940.

On Mon, 1 May 2023, Dar via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Can you share where the best place works best!
>
> Dar
> Every saint has a past,
> Every sinner has a future
>
>
> > On May 1, 2023, at 11:38 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > That's interesting Walter I didn't know that it matters where the blood
> > comes from for blood sugar readings.  Thank you for that.
> >
> > Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> > Ham call K5FPT
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter
> > Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 11:20 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the
> > dexcom?
> >
> > Please forgive me, I am recovering from a stroke and left out the most
> > important point. Your reading will vary based on where the blood is taken
> > from. I have my G6 at the top of my stomach, the blood for a glucose monitor
> > is taken from your finger. There will be a difference in the levels based on
> > this.
> >
> > Now it is time for me to lay down. I think that I did a little too much
> > today, but I will keep trying.
> >
> > "Blind love is the answer, today, and for our future!"
> > Walter
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 1:38 AM
> > To: 'Jude DaShiell' <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] Opinions between, the libre models, or the
> > dexcom?
> >
> > Jude,
> >
> > Your friend is correct, but the margin can be high or low. It is best to
> > have a plan 2 ready to go until you feel comfortable with the reading from
> > the CGM's. I did when I first got mine, now I can tell my levels based on
> > how I am feeling do to monitoring my levels frequently and when my body has
> > felt differently. It may be high or lower than I actually am, but close
> > enough to make management decisions.
> >
> > Walter
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 5:08 PM
> > To: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Opinions between, the libre models, or the
> > dexcom?
> >
> > Last year a friend who is also type 2 and uses one of those cgm's and
> > perhaps has tried both told me the systems are routinely 8 to 10% low on
> > readings as compared to traditional glucometers.  He may have got a better
> > model by now so maybe his accuracy assessment changed for the better with
> > that new model.  Usually paramedics do the finger stick when coming to give
> > a diabetic another ride to hospitals unless that too has changed in the last
> > few years.
> >
> >
> > -- Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
> > defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
> > Ed Howdershelt 1940.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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