How DME Providers Improve CGM Patient Compliance & Outcomes Diabetes patients receiving continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies from DME providers achieve significantly better clinical outcomes compared to pharmacy channels. A recent study published in Clinical Diabetes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Diabetes Association, reports that higher treatment adherence rates are associated with DME providers… Continue reading Diabetes Outcomes & the DME Advantage

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably feel a variety of emotions around living with this disease. From anxiety to disappointment to overwhelm, it’s normal to respond with different feelings. Perhaps one of the strongest emotions around a diabetes diagnosis is shame. This reflects internal stigma—the belief you have about yourself, which, in addition… Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Addressing Diabetes Stigma

When it comes to staying healthy, there are many habits that can help. Besides sleeping eight hours a night and eating a variety of foods, you probably know that exercise is one of the best ways to manage your health. It’s true, moving your body is important! But with diabetes, you need to be aware… Continue reading How Different Types of Exercise Impact Blood Sugar

If you have diabetes, you might be afraid to eat carb-containing foods. Even though you love bread, pasta, fruit, and rice, you might think they are off-limits since carbohydrates raise blood sugar. You want to take good care of yourself and do everything right, but at the same time, not eating your favorite foods makes… Continue reading You Can Eat Carbs with Diabetes: Here’s What to Add to Your Meal for Stable Blood Sugar

Lots of factors go into diabetes management, from what you eat to medications you take to how well you slept the night before. However, one influence that you might not think about is temperature. It turns out that both heat and cold impact blood sugar in different ways. That means it’s essential that you’re aware… Continue reading How Temperature Affects Blood Sugar

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People with diabetes can now connect their Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) with insulin pumps. This means insulin dosage can be an automated process. Making managing diabetes easier than ever!

Learn why Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) readings are sometimes different and how accurate CGM is.

The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system offers a better way to help you gain greater control of your diabetes.