I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 31 years. I started with a needle and syringe, then moved to a "pen" and about 14 years ago to an insulin pump. It's amazing and changed my life for the better! Throughout the years I tested my blood sugar levels by poking my fingers NUMEROUS times a day. Recently I got a CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor. This little gadget near my belly button now tests my blood every five minutes and sends my glucose number to my phone. It graphs my numbers and alerts me when it's going high or low. It's a wonderful feature especially at night. You can't see the insulin pump gadget that's on the other side of my abdomen.
Have heard about these .. must make managing so much easier.. Heard of a young boy with type 2 was able to go on school camp when he was fitted with a cadget that just needed the teacher/carer to scan him in his sleep.. so much better than having to wake him and do the prick test .. It is great when things improve for the better ..
I worked as a nurse for 38 years. I never really got to work with these, as the last 37 were in a psychiatric hospital and monitors were removed when a patient was admitted due to the safety risk for the patient. (To be admitted the patient was supposed to be imminently dangerous to self / others.) I find these fascinating and believe they must be a wonderful improvement in the treatment of DM.
Amazing device that tests your blood every five minutes and sends alerts. This is much better than being a human pin cushion. Thanks for sharing the information on 365.
They definitely have some great new technology out there. I saw something advertised that does the same thing but still requires a prick. A couple of my friends have that same monitoring device. They both love it.
Have never worked with these, our clients are not in the age bracket to have used these. I do know that they are used with younger patients. It must make a huge difference to you.
I have had two friends in the last three years who were fitted with one of these and like you it changed their lives for the better. And I am walking around with a new knee which has done the same for me. It just goes to show that when it is used for the good, technology is pretty awesome.
