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How Long Do CGM Patches Last?
It's the question every CGM user asks within the first week: how long is this patch actually meant to last? The honest answer is "it depends" — but the variables...
Choosing CGM Patches for Sensitive Skin: What t...
If your skin reacts to almost every adhesive you try, choosing a CGM overlay patch is its own small project. The good news is that most of what reduces irritation...
Newly Diagnosed Type 1 as an Adult
Most people still think type 1 diabetes is something children get. The reality is that around half of all type 1 diagnoses now happen in adulthood — sometimes in your...
First Sensor Change: A Survival Guide for New T...
The first sensor change is one of those small milestones that hits harder than you expect. By the time you're staring at the applicator on the kitchen table, you've already...
How to keep your CGM sensor on while swimming
A practical UK guide to keeping your Freestyle Libre, Dexcom or Omnipod sensor on through pools, sea swims and showers. Honest advice on what actually works, what doesn't, and where...
