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Continuous glucose monitoring

Blood glucose monitoring VS continuous glucose monitoring

Regular glucose monitoring is the main way people with diabetes can manage their condition. By using glucose monitoring devices to check your blood...

What is CGM? How does it help in better glucose control?

There are two types of glucose monitoring devices, continuous glucose monitoring also known as CGM device and blood glucose monitoring known as BGM.

Why continuous glucose monitoring is important to managing glucose levels

With a continuous glucose monitoring device, you can get real-time updates about fluctuations in your glucose levels that can help you improve...

How often should you monitor your glucose levels?

Everyone with type 1 and type 2 diabetes knows that to stay as healthy as possible, one needs to always be on top of their glucose or sugar levels. This can only...

Continuous glucose monitoring devices

Continous Glucose Monitoring device (CGM) monitors your blood glucose levels continuously, traditional monitoring devices only give you a snapshot of....

5 ways to keep low glucose levels at bay

Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices have proven to reduce the time spend in hypoglycemia. Explore 5 ways to keep your glucose levels low.

The best exercises for people living with diabetes

The key to managing diabetes is the right diabetes exercise and diet. Once you have a regular, healthy meal plan, exercise for people living with diabetes is the most important.

5 Stress reducing tips for everyday life

If you have diabetes, you may have noticed a change in your blood glucose levels when you are stressed. Does stress affect diabetes? Research says...

Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Learn the lingo

If you, your child, or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may suddenly be bombarded with lots of information and...

How to talk to your child about diabetes

Parenting a child with Type 1 diabetes isn’t easy. Telling your child with diabetes about their condition is difficult. Trying to explain to them that they now have to eat according...

How to take care of your eyes if you have diabetes

Although one of the biggest uncertainties associated with diabetes is the constant fear of impaired sight, a decrease in eyesight, or a potential loss of vision...

What is the normal fasting glucose or sugar levels in diabetes?

This article explains what is the normal fasting glucose or sugar levels in Diabetics, diabetes risk factors and its preventive measures.

What are the ABCs of diabetes and how to control it?

If you are living with diabetes, this article is for you. To better maintain normal glucose or sugar levels, you need to first be aware of the ABCs of diabetes management.

Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Read this article to know about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, risk factors for people living with diabetes and symptoms of both type 1 and type 2...

The best food for people living with diabetes

The most important part of diabetes management is consuming the right diet for diabetes. See list of diabetes friendly foods that you can eat regularly.

Caring for children with diabetes

There is no cure for Type 1 diabetes in children, but it can be managed regularly by checking your children's blood glucose levels using a blood glucose monitoring...

Monitoring diabetes – type 1 vs type 2

The most important part of diabetes management is consuming the right diet for diabetes. See list of diabetic friendly foods that you can eat regularly.

When to check for gestational diabetes during pregnancy

This article explains what is gestational diabetes, symptoms of gestational diabetes in pregnancy, and when you should get tested for it.

Explaining the FreeStyle Libre System Kit

Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre System is easy to use and painless, making it one of the best continuous glucose monitoring device in India. While other glucose monitoring...

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The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system is indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (age 4 and older) with or without diabetes mellitus, including pregnant women. The indication for children (age 4 - 12) is limited to those who are supervised by a caregiver at least 18 years old who is responsible for handling or assisting the child in using the FreeStyle Libre system and for interpreting its readings. Health care professionals and consumers should be aware about the limitations of available scientific evidence for use of this device in any other groups of patients who require diabetes management. Always read the label and use as directed.

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Continuous glucose monitoring

Blood glucose monitoring VS continuous glucose monitoring

What is CGM? How does it help in better glucose control?

Why continuous glucose monitoring is important to managing glucose levels

How often should you monitor your glucose levels?

Continuous glucose monitoring devices

5 ways to keep low glucose levels at bay

Best practices for diabetes

The best exercises for people living with diabetes

5 Stress reducing tips for everyday life

Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Learn the lingo

How to talk to your child about diabetes

How to take care of your eyes if you have diabetes

What is the normal fasting glucose or sugar levels in diabetes?

What are the ABCs of diabetes and how to control it?

Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

The best food for people living with diabetes

Caring for children with diabetes

Monitoring diabetes – type 1 vs type 2

When to check for gestational diabetes during pregnancy

FreeStyle Libre tips and tricks

Explaining the FreeStyle Libre System Kit

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Continuous glucose monitoring

Blood glucose monitoring VS continuous glucose monitoring

What is CGM? How does it help in better glucose control?

Why continuous glucose monitoring is important to managing glucose levels

How often should you monitor your glucose levels?

Continuous glucose monitoring devices

5 ways to keep low glucose levels at bay

Best practices for diabetes

The best exercises for people living with diabetes

5 Stress reducing tips for everyday life

Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Learn the lingo

How to talk to your child about diabetes

How to take care of your eyes if you have diabetes

What is the normal fasting glucose or sugar levels in diabetes?

What are the ABCs of diabetes and how to control it?

Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

The best food for people living with diabetes

Caring for children with diabetes

Monitoring diabetes – type 1 vs type 2

When to check for gestational diabetes during pregnancy

FreeStyle Libre tips and tricks

Explaining the FreeStyle Libre System Kit

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