I recently wrote about the value of HbA1c in measuring more than just our average BG level. And in fact that it’s often not accurate in that. Our best tools for measuring our BG patterns at the moment are Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems. Basic data CGM data can show us is how much our …
This is a question we often see discussed, but I think some of those discussions miss an important issue which I’m going to explore here. The HbA1c blood test shows us how much of the haemoglobin in our blood has been “glycated” (bonded with glucose). We’re often shown that value in the context of trying …
For years many of us have been wearing these devices and carrying phones in our pockets talking to them. And we’ve usually worked out what we need to to do let everything operate smoothly. Now with more people starting to use them (with the recent expansion of the CGM Subsidy and the launch of AID …
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Earlier this year in “Securing CGM sensors” I wrote about my use of Opsite Flexifix Gentle to cover my CGM sensors. This is quite different to traditional “Opsite Flexifix”. The silicone-based adhesive doesn’t cause me any irritation, stays secure for a long time, and when I do remove it it leaves the sensors intact (instead …
On November 14 (which happens to be World Diabetes Day) the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) is hosting a summit in Melbourne talking about translating diabetes research into action and results. It’s also going to be accessible online. The program and registration information is now available online. I’ll be there: on stage participating …
The Dexcom G6 CGM system is relatively flexible, although many people don’t understand how it works. But a little knowledge goes a long way. The basics are an obvious start. We have: a sensor we insert into our skin, a transmitter we place in the sensor, and an application that talks to the transmitter via …