Understanding Diabetes and Continuous Glucose Monitoring
CGM and Daily Life
What is the A1C test?
The A1C test, also known as a glycohemoglobin or hemoglobin (Hb) A1C test..
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
Can I take Ibuprofen with Dexcom G6 or Dexcom G7 CGM?
Yes, you can take ibuprofen when using Dexcom G7 or G6 CGM as there are no contraindications or interference. Learn more about NSAIDs and Dexcom.
Can type 2 diabetes be prevented?
Type 2 diabetes can’t be totally prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices like diet changes, increased exercise, and weight loss can lower your chances of developing it or having complications.
Blood Sugar Levels
What is fasting blood sugar (FBS) or glucose level?
A fasting blood sugar (FBS) level or fasting glucose in diabetes is the result of a blood sample taken after a patient fasts for at least 8 hours. Learn more.
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
Signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes can include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, loss of weight, fatigue, frequent infection, and patches of darkened skin.
What is hyperglycemia?
One has hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, when they have excess glucose in the blood – a blood glucose level above 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) – and haven’t eaten for 8 hours.
What is a normal fasting blood glucose for a person with diabetes?
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines, patients with diabetes should strive to achieve fasting blood glucose levels below 131 mg/dL, and levels following meals below 180 mg/dL.
Who Can Use CGM?
What is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Glycemia is the presence of sugar (glucose) in the blood - hyperglycemia indicates excess glucose in the blood while hypoglycemia refers to abnormally low presence of glucose in the blood.
What is juvenile diabetes?
Juvenile diabetes is an older term for what is now known as type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is most often diagnosed in children and young adults whose bodies do not make insulin. Some symptoms include frequent urination, extreme thirst, hunger (even though a patient may be eating normally), fatigue, blurry vision, slow healing of cuts and bruises, and weight loss.
How many people are affected by type 1 diabetes?
Approximately 5 of people with diabetes have type 1, which is when the body produces very little or no insulin. It was previously called juvenile diabetes and usually affects children and young adults.
What are the main symptoms of type 1 diabetes?
Symptoms related to type 1 diabetes (T1D) build over time or come on suddenly, sometimes within just a few weeks when the disease reaches a critical point.
Glucose Monitors/Meters
Can I take Ibuprofen with Dexcom G6 or Dexcom G7 CGM?
Yes, you can take ibuprofen when using Dexcom G7 or G6 CGM as there are no contraindications or interference. Learn more about NSAIDs and Dexcom.
What is a glucometer?
A glucometer, also known as a glucose meter or blood glucose monitoring device, is a home measurement system you can use to test the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.
CGM Accuracy and Studies
Is diabetes a disease?
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that are characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
What are the benefits of CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring)?
Learn about the benefits of using a CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) system for diabetes, including improved glycemic control and no fingersticks.
Dexcom CGM vs. Blood Glucose Meters: Which Is Accurate?
For Dexcom CGM users, the expected level of accuracy is based on comparisons to the traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG).
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Some of the most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes (T2D) are increased thirst, frequent urination, incresed hunger, unexplained weight loss, rapid breathing, fatigue, headaches and other. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms.