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

[Les Fitzpatrick]

I was also told that by a paramedic and a nurse.  Not to worry I'm not a
good research person.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter
Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the
dexcom?

Les,

I was concerned about getting the different reading myself. I had my G6 on
while the office nurse took my reading from my finger and they did not
match, and I inquired why. The nurse explained that the different areas that
the blood is collected from makes a difference . Just like taking a blood
pressure reading from different arms. You may get a bad reading from the
right, but get a better reading from the left arm. Of course it is not a
exact analogy, but I hope that you get the main idea of the dilemma. I am
not an expert at this, but I believe it has something to do with circulation
and metabolism. If you do more research on this, please let us know what you
find out.

Walter

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

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

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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


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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
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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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