All Things Diabetes

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

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

Aug 15, 2025

You’re tracking your glucose, wearing your CGM consistently, and trying to stay on top of your health. But then your skin starts reacting. A red outline when the patch comes...

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 skin starts reacting. A red outline when the patch comes...

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What to pack for CGM patch care when travelling

What to pack for CGM patch care when travelling

Aug 13, 2025

Travelling with a CGM can be freeing - you can explore, enjoy meals, and manage your glucose levels without constant finger pricks. But diabetic travel also comes with its own...

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 finger pricks. But diabetic travel also comes with its own...

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

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

Aug 12, 2025

Understanding how food affects blood glucose levels is one of the most valuable insights you can gain from wearing a CGM. A continuous glucose monitor doesn’t tell you what to...

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 CGM. A continuous glucose monitor doesn’t tell you what to...

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

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

Aug 08, 2025

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

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

Jul 30, 2025

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

What dermatologists want CGM users to know about adhesive buildup

Jul 28, 2025

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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