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What should I know about the transmitter size of a CGM system?

Transmitters range in size and shape from a pack chewing gum to a flattened thimble. Some are... Full Answer

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What should I know about the transmitter range of a CGM system?

You should know the following about transmitter range before buying a CGM monitor:

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What should I know about the power supply of a CGM transmitter?

Transmitters either use those “button” batteries, rechargeable batteries, or are a... Full Answer

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What should I know about sensor performance in continuous glucose monitors?

Some sensors are a little rocky on their first day, but seem to get better and better as their... Full Answer

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What should I know about the accuracy of my continuous glucose monitor?

Modern CGM systems are remarkably good most of the time, but none of them are immune to bad... Full Answer

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What should I know about sensor wear limits for my CGM?

You should know the following about sensor wear limits for your CGM monitor:

How... Full Answer

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What should I know about calibration when choosing a CGM?

You should know the following about calibration for your CGM monitor:

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What should I know about the insertion device for my CGM sensor?

Some CGM sensors have to be put in using one-shot disposable insertion devices, while others... Full Answer

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What should I know about gauge of my CGM sensor guide needle?

Generally speaking, CGM sensors are flexible wire-like devices that are inserted with a... Full Answer

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How much do alarm volumes vary between continuous glucose monitors?

Some CGM monitors have satisfyingly loud voices, but others are plagued with short duration,... Full Answer

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What should I know about the alarms on my continuous glucose monitor?

All CGM systems have threshold alarms. Beyond that there are some important differences. Can... Full Answer

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What should I know about the timeout on my continuous glucose monitor?

It is important to know whether your CGM monitor offers the option of having a zero timeout on... Full Answer

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How important is the graph reading on a continuous glucose monitor?

In my opinion, the graph is the single most important display element of CGM. It’s the... Full Answer

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How important is screen shape in a continuous glucose monitor?

Some CGMs have square screens, and some have rectangular screens. It really doesn’t... Full Answer

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How do power supplies differ among continuous glucose monitors?

Some CGM systems use a pair of AAA batteries, or a single AAA. Others recharge like a cell... Full Answer

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