I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine over the length of time you should wear the CGM sensor. It is quite interesting to me and I will layout what she said and my thoughts and ask for your opinions:
My friend's doctor says to wear the CGM three days and then not for a couple of weeks. Some of the reasoning is that you can become obsessed with it which is not a good place to be either. The three days helps you get regulated and then to practice the same through the next two weeks, plus it can confirm how you are doing from your previous two weeks.
My thoughts are to wear the CGM all the time. I believe it is an effective tool in helping recognize the trends of my blood sugar and help me prevent those lows and highs. I have found that since starting the pump and using only fast acting insulin (Humalog) and discontinuing the Lantus that the high blood sugars feel much worse much sooner. Plus when I am out and about with the kids it is nice to have that comfort of being able to see where I am at and see if I my blood sugar is trending one way or the other.
Everyone must take care of their diabetes the way that is best for them. I don't think either of us is more right than the other as there are more than two ways to make a cake. Give your thoughts on the way you manage your diabetes with or without the CGM.
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