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William Lee Dubois

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How can I know which continuous glucose monitor is best for me?

There are a fair number of differences among CGM systems. What is important to me may not be... Full Answer

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How effective is a continuous glucose monitor?

It’s possible to have superb control with CGM. And it’s possible to have crappy... Full Answer

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What is the cost of a continuous glucose monitor for diabetes?

Currently, basic CGM systems range from $900 to $1,400 for the gear. That’s down from the... Full Answer

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How likely am I to get insurance coverage for a continuous glucose monitor?

Nationwide, approval for CGM monitor for diabetes is still a bit patchy, with a dizzying array... Full Answer

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How effective is sharing a continuous glucose monitor with other diabetics?

Sharing a CGM monitor with other people with diabetes means that you have a CGM that you... Full Answer

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How can I share a continuous glucose monitor with other diabetics?

One good way to share a CGM monitor with other diabetics is to get to know some like-minded... Full Answer

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Why should pregnant women with diabetes use a continuous glucose monitor?

Pregnant women with diabetes should use a CGM monitor because new research on biological... Full Answer

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How do I know if I need a continuous glucose monitor for my diabetes?

If you’re type-1 diabetic (T-1), you need CGM. Period. Even if you have to do without HBO... Full Answer

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How do I use my continuous glucose monitor proactively?

In the fully proactive approach to CGM, you need to accept it as both crystal ball and tutor.... Full Answer

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What does it mean to use my continuous glucose monitor reactively?

Reactively is the easy way to live with your CGM monitor. You just wear it. You live in the... Full Answer

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How often should I check my continuous glucose monitor?

I check my CGM first thing in the morning. Then I take a fingerstick to calibrate the CGM. It... Full Answer

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How painful is wearing a continuous glucose monitor for diabetes?

The insertion, even if occasionally painful, is no big deal in the greater scheme of things,... Full Answer

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What spare continuous glucose monitor parts should I bring when traveling?

I always carry one more sensor than I need when I travel. If it is a short trip and I’ve... Full Answer

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How do I take my continuous glucose monitor through airport security?

The modern transmitters are just small enough in their metal content that more than half the... Full Answer

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Why is it smart to take my continuous glucose monitor when I travel?

Traveling with a CGM is even more work than living with one, and you might be tempted to just... Full Answer

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