How to Understand The Trend Arrows on Your CGM
Introduction
A continuous glucose device (CGM) is a wearable device that helps patients monitor and tract their blood glucose levels. It is primary used by patients living with diabetes. However, there is an increasing trend of use in the weight loss community with non-diabetic patients who simply want to track foods that increase their blood glucose levels. In the article, learn how to understand how to read your CGM.
How Does A CGM Work?
CGM uses a small sensor that is inserted under the skin usually in upper arm. Every minute, the CGM measures the glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (fluid around the cells) and sends the result to either a smartphone app or an alternate tracking device.
CGMs helps patients manage their blood glucose levels and helps to reduce the risk of blood glucose emergencies where the glucose levels make get really low or really high.
Understanding Blood Glucose (BG) Trend Arrows on Your CGM
We will look at how to understand the trend arrow on TWO popular brands of CGM: Freestyle Libre and Dexcom. Let’s start with the Freestyle Libre (either 2 or 3).
How To Read Your Freestyle Libre 2 or 3:
How To Read Your Freestyle Dexcom CGM:
We hope you found this post to be helpful. Remember, always consult with YOUR personal healthcare provider for guidance on how to use and interpret your CGM.
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