CGM armband vs patches: which is better for keeping your sensor secure?
Adhesive patches and stickers are a common way to help keep CGM sensors secure, but they are not the only option. Reusable...
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What is a compression low? Causes, symptoms and ways CGM users try to avoid them
· Samantha Hooper
Woken by a low glucose alarm that doesn't seem right? A compression low could be the reason. Here's what causes them and the practical steps many CGM users take to reduce them.
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What Is a CGM Armband? A Practical Guide for FreeStyle Libre and Dexcom Users
What is a CGM armband? Discover how reusable CGM armbands help protect FreeStyle Libre and Dexcom sensors from knocks, friction, and falling...
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How to improve FreeStyle Libre sensor accuracy
Actions that sensor wearers can take so that scan readings will be closer to finger-prick tests.
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10 ways to help stop your CGM sensor falling off early
A CGM sensor falling off early can be frustrating, whether caused by heat, friction, sleep or accidental knocks. Here are 10 practical...
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Identifying diabetes as a hidden disability
How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative can make life easier for those living with diabetes when wearing a Libre sensor.
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Getting to terms with the Libre sensor
Glossary of terms used in relation to diabetes management and Libre sensors.
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