CGM & Glucose Monitoring
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Lingo vs Stelo: Which Over-the-Counter CGM Is Better for LADA, Prediabetes, or the Honeymoon Phase?
PublishedOver-the-counter continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are changing how people catch diabetes early, especially for those questioning LADA or managing blood sugar without insulin. In this article, I compare the two OTC CGMs…
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Glucose Meters for Checking Blood Glucose
UpdatedLearning how to check your blood glucose is a critical skill to taking care of your diabetes. Even if you have a CGM, you’ll still want to have a blood glucose meter…
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Adding a Ketone Meter to my Diabetes Supplies
PublishedKetones are a type of chemical produced in the liver when it breaks down fat for energy. When left unchecked, these ketones can begin to accumulate in the body, leading to a…
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Blood Glucose Test: Too Little Blood
PublishedI have to do daily fingerstick blood glucose tests because my insulin pump requires it for calibration. Fingerprick tests are perhaps one of the most common aspects of managing Type 1 Diabetes…
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Sunday is Sensor Start Day
PublishedI have goals, dreams, family, and a career. I didn’t choose to have diabetes and managing Type 1 diabetes* is time consuming. I use the Medtronic Minimed 670G Insulin Pump which connects…
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One of these Lancing Devices is not like the others
PublishedEvery blood glucose test kit comes with a lancing device and lancets. The lancing device is for making a tiny hole in your finger so that you can get a drop of…
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How do you like the Medtronic Guardian 3 sensor?
PublishedThe Guardian 3 sensor is the required CGM to use with the Medtronic 670G Insulin pump. The pump uses the readings from the sensor to automatically deliver insulin when in auto mode.…
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Alternatives to Oval Tape for Medtronic Guardian Sensor CGM
PublishedThe Guardian Sensor for the Medtronic CGM system comes with oval tape, which is not very well liked. The oval tape is intended to go on both the transmitter and the sensor,…
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When to start a new Medtronic Guardian CGM sensor?
PublishedIt is best to start a new Guardian 3 CGM sensor in the morning because it requires more frequent calibration on the first day. If you start it late in the day,…
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How I’ve improved my Time in Range
PublishedSince getting the freestyle libre, I improved my time in range from being only 50-70% to now being 87% !! Note that I am using a time in target range of 80-180…
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What I’ve learned from using the Freestyle Libre CGM over the last two months
PublishedI just refilled my Freestyle Libre 14 day sensor. It costs me about $74.99/month (see more about cost). I’m amazed with the technology. (I’ve previously written my first thoughts on the Freestyle…
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Freestyle Libre 14 Day System Review – First Week thoughts!!
PublishedPreface: This is my second post on the Freestyle Libre 14 day system. My first post was about the cost of the Freestyle Libre system and sensor. Have you ever bought something…
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Buying a Freestyle Libre – What is the Freestyle Libre 14 Day System and Sensor Cost?
PublishedQuick answer: On Aug 7, 2019, my local Costco quoted me the cash price of $80.75 for the Reader (a one time cost), and $139.84 for 2 sensors (each 14 day sensor…