General CGM

What is a CGM sensor, and what does it do?/ ¿Qué es un sensor CGM y para qué sirve?
The CGM is a small sensor that attaches painlessly to the back of your arm to measure blood glucose levels for up to two weeks. El CGM es un pequeño ...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:44 AM
What does blood glucose tell us? / ¿Qué nos indica la glucosa en sangre?
Think of your blood glucose level as a message from your body that tells you how your body reacts to the food you eat. Your blood sugar levels can signi...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Why do I have to scan/tap on my CGM? / ¿Por qué tengo que escanear/tocar mi CGM?
The FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM that you received requires manually tapping your sensor with your phone at least every 8 hours. We recommend that members tap thei...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Why is it important to know how food affects my blood glucose levels?/ ¿Por qué es importante saber cómo los alimentos afectan mis niveles de glucosa en sangre?
Consider Apples. You may have heard that apples are a healthy source of fiber for everyone.  For the most part, they are, but two people may react different...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:45 AM
What should my CGM response look like? / ¿Cómo debería ser mi respuesta del CGM?
Look for the following: Steady Lines: A steady line on the CGM graph indicates balanced blood glucose levels. Spikes and Drops: Pay attention to any s...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:45 AM
What happens after I finish using my CGM device? / ¿Qué sucede después de que termine de usar mi dispositivo CGM?
Once the CGM sensor expires, please follow the instructions in the box or watch this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXgIyrlcX74 to safely remove an...
Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 at 9:48 AM