Welcome to a special edition of “Problem Solving My Pancreas”! I’m Becky, and for the next few weeks, I’ll be taking over to share an exciting journey with you. In this “Tecky Becky Takeover,” I’ll be documenting my experience of wearing a Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) as I train for and compete in an […]
Tecky Becky Takeover: Tracking Blood Sugar on the Road to Conquer a Triathlon Read More »
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have revolutionized diabetes management by providing real-time data on blood glucose levels. In the United Kingdom, there are four main CGMs available: Freestyle Libre 2, Libre 3, Dexcom G6, and Dexcom G7. Choosing the right CGM for your needs can be challenging, but a technical drawing comparison can help you make
A Comparative Look at CGMs in the UK: Freestyle Libre 2 vs. Libre 3 vs. Dexcom G6 vs. G7 Read More »
Going on a work trip can be both exciting and challenging, especially for individuals managing diabetes. On a recent trip, I found myself facing an unexpected twist when my Dexcom glucose monitor seemed to go haywire. This incident taught me valuable lessons about the importance of being prepared and vigilant when it comes to packing
A Diabetes Travel Tale: Lessons Learned from being prepared… or not as the case may be Read More »
Travelling to NYC with my boss (J) today… Thought I’d won when I remembered my Star Alliance Senator card would let me through the business and first class security check; they let him through too. Sadly a massive slow moving queue was there to greet us…only one X-ray machine was working! Still not too bad,
It’s Procedure, Madam Read More »
