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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 management and device use. The surprising link between food, skin, and CGM patch...
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 management and device use. The surprising link between food, skin, and CGM patch...
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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. Maybe you’re a parent managing your own diabetes...
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. Maybe you’re a parent managing your own diabetes...
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What dermatologists want CGM users to know about adhesive buildup
Wearing a CGM patch isn’t just about keeping your sensor in place - it’s about keeping your skin protected too. But when adhesives linger, your skin can pay the price....
What dermatologists want CGM users to know about adhesive buildup
Wearing a CGM patch isn’t just about keeping your sensor in place - it’s about keeping your skin protected too. But when adhesives linger, your skin can pay the price....
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Why kids may scratch at their CGM patch – and how to stop it
If your child keeps scratching, tugging, or pulling at their CGM patch, you’re not the only one noticing. Whether it’s a Dexcom, Libre, or Omnipod, many parents report that patches...
Why kids may scratch at their CGM patch – and how to stop it
If your child keeps scratching, tugging, or pulling at their CGM patch, you’re not the only one noticing. Whether it’s a Dexcom, Libre, or Omnipod, many parents report that patches...
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From diagnosis to Stanford: how diabetes made Sarah stronger
At just 12 years old, Sarah Marriott was at a cross-country ski camp when she first sensed something wasn’t right. “I was ravenous, constantly thirsty, rapidly losing weight, and...
From diagnosis to Stanford: how diabetes made Sarah stronger
At just 12 years old, Sarah Marriott was at a cross-country ski camp when she first sensed something wasn’t right. “I was ravenous, constantly thirsty, rapidly losing weight, and...
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How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic
You know that feeling when your CGM patch just won’t stay put – or worse, your skin flares up after wearing it? Sometimes it’s the weather. Sometimes it’s sweat. But...
How to make sure your CGM patch is actually hypoallergenic
You know that feeling when your CGM patch just won’t stay put – or worse, your skin flares up after wearing it? Sometimes it’s the weather. Sometimes it’s sweat. But...
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