Devices
Technology
Continuous and flash glucose monitors have changed what daily Type 1 management looks like, adding trend arrows, alarms and a fuller picture of the day. These guides explain how each device works, what it can and cannot do, and how it fits alongside traditional finger-prick testing.
Technology is a powerful support, not a replacement for understanding. The best results come from combining these tools with the fundamentals — knowing your targets, your insulin, and your own patterns.
CGM for Type 1: A Gentle Guide to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
A calm, plain guide to continuous glucose monitoring in type 1 diabetes: how the sensor works, what the arrows tell…
Flash Glucose Monitoring: How It Differs From a Full CGM
Flash glucose monitoring reads glucose with a scan rather than a constant stream. A plain guide to how it works, what…
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