[Diabetes-Talk] Which of the two accessible CGM is better and why? Getting ready to meet with my doctor about re-authorizing a CGM.

[Maurice Mines]

Hello everyone this question has probably been asked on list before. But since I I am about to have that meeting with my primary position, meeting time to decide which CGM I'm going to use for the next three years, I think it's time to just at least look at the pros and cons of both accessible systems.

I'm currently using the Leber 3 System. In my specific situation, I'm finding that the readings are at least 20 to 25 points off the standard stick test. So of course I just have to do math most of the time. Although this isn't a big issue it can be somewhat annoying sometimes. I know many people on this list use the other system, Dex com. What are the advantages, and more potential disadvantages of potentially switching? Note I am not on insulin, and I'm trying to. And we all think that my diabetes is stable meaning I have very good control. Broccoli 6.4 entrance of A1 c.

I hope this is not considered TMI on list? It is certainly not a scientific study and or even scientifically based, I'm just seeking some information. Just to make an informed choice if I need to make one? I'm likely to just stay with what I am using being asked my doctor to continue using what I'm using for another three years. Any thoughts?

 

 

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