[Diabetes-Talk] Which of the two accessible CGM is better and why? Getting ready to meet with my doctor about re-authorizing a CGM.
Jude DaShiell
jdashiel at panix.com
Mon Nov 11 20:44:47 UTC 2024
singularwingsmedical has a cgm in development
and this is going to be a durable cgm. You wear it on your heart and a
strap around your body holds it on. Apps to collect sensor information
are already available on the iphone. The company based in taiwan expects
to have it on the open market in two years.
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On Mon, 11 Nov 2024, Milton Ota via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> I would suggest that you stay with the Free Libra.
>
> It should work with iOS 18.1 and if you are upgrading your phone it should
> work fine with the iPhone 16 series.
>
>
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> Mines via Diabetes-Talk
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> Cc: Maurice Mines <maurice at mmines.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Which of the two accessible CGM is better and why?
> Getting ready to meet with my doctor about re-authorizing a CGM.
> Importance: High
>
> 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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