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How to Build a CGM-Friendly Holiday Plate (Without Feeling Deprived)

Holiday meals are often rich, carb-heavy, and celebratory. For people living with diabetes or monitoring glucose leve...

September 17, 2025

Why coffee might be messing with your CGM (even if you drink it black)

Your morning routine might start the same way every day: brew, sip, check your CGM. But sometimes the readings don’t ...

September 12, 2025

55,000 potentially misdiagnosed: NHS type 2 diabetes test error explained

In September 2025, NHS England confirmed that a laboratory equipment issue had caused inaccurate blood test results f...

September 11, 2025

You can’t see my CGM, but it’s there: Living with an invisible illness CGM

From the outside, you might look completely healthy. But what others can’t see is the device under your shirt or patc...

September 10, 2025

How to use adhesive wipes to improve CGM and patch wear time

You know the feeling – you’ve just put on a new sensor, added your patch, and a couple of days later the edges are al...

September 08, 2025

“Why do I have to wear this?”: Helping your child feel proud of their CGM

It’s a question many parents hear from their kids the first time they wear a CGM: “Why do I have to wear this?” For c...

September 03, 2025

Best snacks for diabetics to eat between meals

Long afternoons, a rising CGM arrow, and that 4 pm slump - you know the feeling. You want something quick and satisfy...

September 01, 2025

Burnt out from managing your diabetes? These tips can help

Some days, it feels like diabetes doesn’t just live with you – it takes over your calendar. There’s the constant hum ...

August 27, 2025

Patch wearers with tattoos – does ink affect adhesion

If you’ve got tattoos and wear a CGM patch, you might be wondering: does having one under your sensor or adhesive aff...

August 25, 2025

Brodie Sargent’s 26-Marathon Challenge for Type 1 Diabetes

Meet Brodie Sargent — 21 years old, raised in Mudgee, NSW, now living and training in Wollongong. On August 26, Brodi...

August 20, 2025

Can exercise loosen your CGM patch? Here’s how to fix it

You’re pushing through your workout, sweat building, energy high. Then it hits - a little tug, a patch edge peeling, ...

August 18, 2025

Why your CGM patch might be causing redness – and what to do about it

You’re tracking your glucose, wearing your CGM consistently, and trying to stay on top of your health. But then your ...

August 15, 2025

What to pack for CGM patch care when travelling

Travelling with a CGM can be freeing - you can explore, enjoy meals, and manage your glucose levels without constant ...

August 13, 2025

How food affects your blood glucose levels (According to your CGM)

Understanding how food affects blood glucose levels is one of the most valuable insights you can gain from wearing a ...

August 12, 2025

Can your meals affect your CGM patch? What to eat (and avoid) for better wear

Disclaimer: This article is not medical advice. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your diabetes...

August 08, 2025

How to apply patches with one hand – tips for solo users

Whether you’re using a Dexcom, Libre, or any other CGM, applying a patch with one hand can feel like solving a puzzle...

July 30, 2025

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