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kaoruseta

Updated 1y ago

When to Rely on Your CGM?

When is it a good time to completely rely on your cgm? I’ve been using dexcom for a couple days now but still check my sugar via finger prick. Idk I feel like i’m not using this resource correctly ://

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Liney

2y

I almost never prick now! I started using dex in January and pricked the first few days until I was comfortable with its accuracy. Now I really only prick if it asks me to or if I feels really off- which has maybe been once or twice! I think it’s probably more of just getting used to it and trusting it to help you feel like you can wean off finger pricks.
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kaoruseta

2y

I hope to eventually get to that point! Mine is reading usually around 10 less or 10 higher than my finger stick, is that normal/accurate? :)
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Lanna

2y

As long as you don't calibrate often. I did the same for the first month or two on dexcom. You'll gain confidence in it! Trust the process 💕
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MissMandaBear

2y

For the first couple weeks I would double check once a day to see if it matched my dex and now I just trust it, I barely poke anymore
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T1David

2y

Got dexcom g6..have to calibrate a lot. *Does it get more accurate over time? Use to have night time seizures now I am alerted prior..helpful.

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