tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310765395863592182.post2338303961020455591..comments2024-02-16T09:17:42.210-03:30Comments on Diabetes Advocacy: CGMM--Continuous Glucose Monitoring MOTHER!Barb Wagstaffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411795733538192893noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310765395863592182.post-78034268526014065352011-04-13T15:01:00.356-02:302011-04-13T15:01:00.356-02:30I started on my Omnipod pump two and a half years ...I started on my Omnipod pump two and a half years ago. I added the Dexcom CGM 8 months later. At this point I would say that if I had to either give up the pump or the CGM I would give up the pump. Don't get me wrong, I love my Omnipod, but the info from the CGM is so useful. I had decent A1C's before (usually around 6.5) but since going on the Dex my average has been around 5.9. It really helps me post-meals and helps to detect lows. I would say the sooner you can start the better. There's no use worrying about the past but avoiding technology that can improve the future because it MIGHT show you that what you're doing now can be improved is dangerous. You have to do what you can afford and you'll always somewhat be a CGMM just because you are a mother but with the technology you can do an even better job and your son can start becoming more independent. I think it's worth a try if you can afford it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310765395863592182.post-22816533826702022762011-04-13T12:14:58.554-02:302011-04-13T12:14:58.554-02:30Cgms does not have to be a permanent tool.... Unfo...Cgms does not have to be a permanent tool.... Unfortunately, our teen does not want to wear two sites, although Dexcom is very comfortable for her. I think you may find you have resistance from a lot of teens. She has agreed to wear it when we are having problems, as an aide to sorting things out. It is invaluable, even for such limited use. When Dexcom reduces its size even further, as it is scheduled to do, and it integrates with Animas pump, I think she may wear it more, as she won't have to carry the extra Receiver. If insurance agrees to pay, it's worth a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com