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That certainly is the perception with those of us who have used or use a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) but do they really "read low".
First we need to understand exactly what they are "reading".
A Lab test, so when you go for A1C, 8 hour Fasting Test, A Random Test or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) they are drawing blood directly from your veins.
Your veins contain the "most accurate" level of blood sugar "at the time of the test" because veins are "closest to the sugar source"โฆ read more
I know my Libre and my finger sticks are normally off somewhat. When the censor reads low, the finger poke is a little higher. When my sensor reads high, my finger poke is generally a little lowerโฆ read more
libre2. Sensors and reader on prescription.Replacement sensors from Abbott outside that
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Blood sugar is measured by pricks and strips! Ranges from 90's to 135.
I'll let you know when I test after a Moon Pie and coffee! LOL
If you should wish to get maximum value, be sure to use a meter equipped with bluetooth with mysugr. I use the Contour Next Gen meter and test strips.
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I'd like trends, advice, patterns, notes. Food and exercise logging not essential but would be nice.
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Many of us, myself included, seem to be a little tentative in totally relying on what our CGM (Libre or Dexcom being the two most common) are telling us
We seem to always "suspect" they are reading a little high, a little low or really out to lunch sometimes
So just yesterday I got to put my CGM (Libre 2) to the ultimate test - I got to compare what it has been telling me to a lab drawn A1C test (my annual A1C test)
We currently have 3 main options for testing our blood sugar
There is theโฆ read more
Thanks for the research and positive conclusions that apples, oranges and bananas all came out relatively with the same conclusions. This answered mt questions regarding the differences in theโฆ read more
Hello HKC, you have made my decision much easier. Many thanks for not just the reply but for all your motivational messages. Thanks for being the Samurai in this battle๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Thanks! Good info. I will follow your suggestions.
If you mean cgm continuous glucose meter you can purchase or talk to your doctor to see if you qualify for a prescription
