Continuous Glucose Monitors

Are you aware of monitors like this https://www.freestylelibre.us/? A friend of mine has it and is really happy about it.

I've automated almost all of my diabetes management into a level I basically can look into graphs and decide the level I want my glucose to go.For glucose monitoring I use Dexcom G5 sensors[0] and xDrip[1] open source monitoring application for Android.Insulin delivery is handled by a Accu-Chek Spirit Combo[2] pump, that is one of the rare pumps with a Bluetooth connection. The entity deciding the basal rates and corrections is an open source Android app called AndroidAPS[3].As an

What would this do for you that a current CGM wouldn't?

Type 1 diabetic here: diagnosed at age 14, almost 22 now.I use xdrip with a CGM and I have to say, it's been the best thing for my care (after insulin, lol). The main challenge of diabetes is keeping your blood sugar in range, not too high, and not too low, and getting it back in range if it deviates too far. Blood sugars dropping too low during exercise is a major concern as it can result in seizures and worse.Thanks to the combination of my dexcom G4 + Android + Xdrip + smartwatch,

This is welcomed news! I'm diabetic (type 2). While I have it under control and don't need continous monitoring or insulin, it would be nice have data on levels monitored.I've considered implantable monitoring like Eversense CGM but it's costly and the implants only last for 90 days and requires doctor's visit to "install" it. At the moment - I resort to finger testing whenever I feel off or want to know the measurement.I would be willing to do an implant

For anyone new to it, the words you’re looking for are “continuous glucose monitor” (GCM), and “flash glucose monitor”.Popular brands of it in the US are Freestyle Libre and Dexcom.Their final cost to you will vary hugely by your insurance provider. Some with little to no cost, and others several dollars per day.If you like data and are analytical by nature, and since you’re on HN that’s fairly likely, I’d highly recommend using them for a little while if you can afford it. They’re grea

Related: Abbott gets FDA clearance for 2 over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors8 (2024) (3 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40645387

There is Dexcom too. https://www.dexcom.com/

self monitoring of blood glucose?

Yeah, it's pretty common. You can buy them for a reasonable amount and learn quite a bit: https://chemist2customer.com/freestyle-libre-2-sensor