(The CMS previously required people with diabetes to take a certain amount of insulin per day to access a CGM.) Medicare now allows individuals with diabetes who do not take insulin to receive a CGM if they have a history of problematic hypoglycemia. Within six months of ordering a CGM, a person must have an appointment with their provider.
Sensor's first day: The difference between your BGM and CGM readings may be greater when you insert a new sensor. Generally, the readings get closer over the first 24 hours. Pressure on your CGM sensor: When something is pressing on your sensor, it can affect your readings. Relieve the pressure and your BGM and CGM readings should get closer.
If so, they write a prescription and send it to one of the CGM program's partner pharmacies, and the CGM is shipped to your door. In September 2024, both Abbott and Dexcom introduced over-the-counter CGMs for the first time in the U.S. Dexcom's sensor is called the Stelo, and Abbott's is called the Lingo .
The CGM sensor captures glucose levels continuously for 14 days. It is for one-time use only. Discard the sensor at the end of the 14 day period. Is the CGM Waterproof? The CGM is not entirely waterproof, but it is water-resistant. This means that the sensor will remain on your body and not be affected in the shower or during a gym …
CGM offers patients continuous information on glucose levels in interstitial fluid (ISF) over the whole day, including real-time (rt) display of glucose levels, trends in glucose levels, alerts for hypo- or hyperglycemic events, and round-the-clock monitoring. 3 However, the widespread use of CGM in patients with diabetes has been hindered by a ...