CGM Training and Optimization

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM’s)

 

Are you a diabetic and have been trying to manage your glucose levels with the regimen your doctor gave you, but continue to have highs and lows and not quite hitting your target A1C and glucose despite this? 

 

Or perhaps you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes and feeling overwhelmed with learning how to manage your glucose levels? 

 

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM’s) are beneficial to any person trying to have a

better understanding of what their blood glucose levels are doing and why. Every

person diagnosed with diabetes would benefit from being on a CGM -

here’s why…

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• Real-Time Data: CGMs provide continuous, real-time glucose readings, allowing users to see their glucose levels at any moment and respond promptly to changes.

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• Trend Analysis: They show trends over time, helping users understand how their glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day and in response to food, exercise, and other factors.

 

• Early Detection of Spikes and Dips: CGMs can alert users to rising or falling glucose levels before they reach dangerous thresholds, helping prevent hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.

 

• Better Decision-Making: With real-time data, users can make more informed decisions about food, medication, and activity, improving overall diabetes management.

 

• Reduced Finger sticks: CGMs require fewer finger stick tests, making monitoring less invasive and more convenient.

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How amazing would almost completely eliminating finger sticks be?

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The pain it causes to have to stick your finger sometimes multiple times/day and to

only get that one reading in that tiny moment in time vs.

having your glucose readings continuously in real time to better understand

what is going on any time of the day without the pain and hassle! It is

life changing for a lot of people!

 

• Increase in Motivation: Seeing the immediate impact of lifestyle choices on glucose levels often motivates users to stick to their management plans.

 

• Improved A1C Levels: Studies have shown that using a CGM can lead to better glycemic control and lower A1C levels over time.

 

• Customizable Alerts: Users can set personalized alerts for high or low glucose levels, enhancing safety and allowing for quicker interventions.

 

• Insights into Patterns: CGMs help identify patterns and correlations between meals, exercise, stress, and glucose levels, leading to more effective management strategies.

 

• Support for Health Care Decisions: The data from a CGM can facilitate discussions with healthcare providers, helping to tailor treatment plans based on individual needs.

 

• Reduction in Lows: CGM’s have alerts for low glucose levels and offer great benefits to any persons at risk for hypoglycemic episodes. 

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Overall, a CGM empowers individuals with diabetes by providing valuable insights

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promoting proactive management of their condition.

 

Why should I work with a diabetes coach if considering getting on, or already on a CGM?

 

MANY reasons! But, simply said.. For system optimization!

 

Here are 10 of the many reasons why working with a diabetes coach

when using a CGM is the best way to go..

 

Working with a diabetes coach while using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can offer numerous benefits including:

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1. Personalized Guidance: A coach can help you interpret your CGM data, providing tailored advice on managing your blood sugar levels based on your unique patterns and lifestyle.

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2. Behavioral Support: They can assist you in setting achievable goals and developing

healthy habits, making it easier to implement changes that improve your

diabetes management.

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3. Education: A coach can educate you about how different foods, activities,

and stressors affect your glucose levels,

empowering you to make informed choices.

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4. Motivation and Accountability: Regular check-ins with a coach can keep you

motivated and accountable, helping you stay committed to your

diabetes management plan.

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5. Problem-Solving: They can help troubleshoot issues that arise with your

CGM data, such as unexpected spikes or drops in glucose levels,

and suggest strategies to address them.

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6. Emotional Support: Managing diabetes can be stressful; a coach

provides emotional support and encouragement, helping

you cope with the challenges of living with diabetes.

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7. Lifestyle Integration: A coach can assist you in integrating CGM data into your

daily life, ensuring you understand how to use it effectively in

conjunction with your diet, exercise, and medication.

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8. Enhanced Communication: They can facilitate better communication between

you and your healthcare team, ensuring everyone is on the same page

regarding your management plan.

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9. Long-Term Management: A coach can help you develop a sustainable approach

to managing diabetes, focusing on long-term health rather than short-term fixes.

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10. Access to Resources: Coaches often have access to a variety of tools, resources,

and networks that can provide additional support and information.

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By combining the technology of a CGM with the personalized support of a

diabetes coach, you can create a more comprehensive and effective approach to

managing your diabetes. You can follow your management plan to a T,

but still not get the results you desire if you are not aware of your glucose

trends or fully understand how to optimize use of this system.

 

Click here and jump on a call with me and let’s discuss how we can help you make changes

and attain CGM system optimization to better your health NOW! 

 

The Coaching Package Includes:

 

~A comprehensive 60-90 min 1:1 (loved one welcome!) consultation to discuss initial assessment 

 

 Then… 6 X 45 min 1:1 coaching sessions to implement plan together and assess/adjust

along the way, to achieve clarified goals; including:

 

~ initial placement if not already on a CGM 

 

~ education on data analysis 

 

~clarification of personal goals

 

~ discussion of technology optimization

 

~ alerts and alarms

 

~ how to correct lows and highs

 

~ written instructions

 

~ full access to contact me between sessions

 

~and.. the collaborative development of an individualized glucose management plan and how to make the CGM WORK for you!

** Maintenance Packages offered upon completion of any initial package for continued guidance..