Diabetic Living Australia

CHOOSING A cgm * *continuous glucose monitor

With recent changes to the Australian Government’s access to subsidised continuous and flash glucose monitoring through the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS), an increasing number of Australians with diabetes are now using continuous glucose monitoring devices. The subsidy also removes price as a deciding factor in which device to choose. So whether you are considering starting CGM or a seasoned wearer, DL Mag diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, discusses the options available and how to choose the device that is best for you.

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING?

A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device is a small wearable device that

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