Diabetes Management and Complications
You open your annual lab results and one number immediately catches your eye.
Your fasting blood glucose is higher than expected.
At first, diabetes can sound like a simple food problem. Eat less sugar, skip dessert, walk a little more, and maybe the numbers will go back down. But once you start seeing a doctor regularly, the conversation quickly becomes much broader.
There is A1C to check. Blood pressure and cholesterol matter. Kidney tests appear on the lab order. Your doctor asks when you last had a dilated eye exam. Then come questions about medications, exercise, weight, foot care, glucose meters, and possibly a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM.
That is when diabetes starts to make more sense.
Diabetes management is not simply about lowering one blood sugar reading. It is about controlling glucose while protecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, heart, brain, and blood vessels over the long term.
The goal is not to create a perfect day.
The real goal is to build a diabetes management system that you can realistically maintain for years.
This guide explains how diet, exercise, medications, glucose monitoring, medical devices, complication screening, and U.S. insurance support fit together.
Diabetes Management Is About More Than Blood Sugar
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose.
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As insulin production becomes severely reduced, insulin replacement becomes necessary for survival.
Type 2 diabetes usually develops through a combination of insulin resistance and progressive beta-cell dysfunction.
Early in type 2 diabetes, the pancreas may still produce a considerable amount of insulin. The problem is that muscles, the liver, and other tissues do not respond to insulin as effectively as they should.
Over time, pancreatic beta cells may struggle to keep up with the increased demand.
Chronically elevated glucose can damage tissues through several mechanisms, including oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and the formation of advanced glycation end products, commonly called AGEs.
Small blood vessels are especially vulnerable.
Damage to these vessels contributes to diabetic retinopathy in the eyes, diabetic kidney disease, and diabetic neuropathy.
Large arteries may also be affected, increasing the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.
This is why modern diabetes care is much broader than glucose control alone. The CDC also emphasizes that diabetes complications can affect the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, and blood vessels, and that controlling major risk factors can prevent or delay many of these problems.
| What to Monitor | Common Measurements | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose control | Fasting glucose, post-meal glucose, A1C | Evaluates overall glucose management |
| CGM patterns | TIR, TAR, TBR, GMI, glucose variability | Shows daily highs, lows, and trends |
| Blood pressure | Systolic and diastolic pressure | Helps protect the heart, brain, and kidneys |
| Cholesterol | LDL, HDL, triglycerides | Helps assess cardiovascular risk |
| Kidney health | eGFR and UACR | Detects diabetic kidney disease |
| Eye health | Dilated retinal exam | Detects diabetic retinopathy |
| Nerves and feet | Sensory testing, monofilament exam | Helps prevent ulcers and amputations |
| Body composition | Weight, BMI, waist circumference | Provides information about metabolic risk |
A1C Is One of the Main Numbers to Know
A fingerstick glucose test gives you a snapshot.
A1C gives you a longer view.
Hemoglobin A1C reflects average glucose exposure over approximately the previous two to three months because glucose attaches to hemoglobin inside red blood cells.
For many nonpregnant adults with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Standards of Care lists an A1C goal below 7% as an appropriate general target when it can be achieved safely.
However, that number is not a universal rule.
Some people may benefit from a lower target, while others may need a less aggressive goal because of age, frailty, other medical conditions, hypoglycemia risk, or treatment burden.
The ADA specifically emphasizes individualized, person-centered glycemic goals rather than forcing every patient toward the same number.
A1C also has limitations.
Two people can have the same A1C but completely different daily glucose patterns.
One person may stay between roughly 90 and 170 mg/dL most of the day.
Another person may repeatedly fall to 55 mg/dL and then spike above 250 mg/dL.
Their averages may look similar, but their glucose stability and hypoglycemia risk are very different.
That is one reason CGM data has become increasingly useful.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Adds Time in Range
A traditional blood glucose meter measures glucose at one moment.
A continuous glucose monitor measures glucose repeatedly throughout the day and night, allowing you to see trends rather than isolated numbers.
One of the most useful CGM measurements is Time in Range, or TIR.
For many nonpregnant adults, the standard target range is 70–180 mg/dL.
The 2026 ADA Standards suggest a TIR greater than 70% for many adults using CGM.
Time Above Range, or TAR, measures how long glucose remains above the target range.
Time Below Range, or TBR, measures the amount of time spent in hypoglycemia.
The ADA recommends keeping time below 70 mg/dL under 4% for many adults and time below 54 mg/dL under 1%.
CGM can be particularly helpful when you are trying to understand questions such as:
Why does my glucose spike after breakfast?
Why do I go low during the night?
Does a 20-minute walk after dinner actually help?
What happens to my glucose when I eat pizza compared with rice or oatmeal?
Does exercise lower my glucose immediately, or several hours later?
This kind of pattern recognition is one of the biggest advantages of CGM.
Diabetes Nutrition Is Not About Eliminating Carbohydrates
One of the first questions many people ask after a diabetes diagnosis is:
“Do I have to stop eating carbs?”
Usually, the answer is no.
Carbohydrates do raise blood glucose, but diabetes nutrition is more complicated than simply removing bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, or fruit.
The amount of carbohydrate matters.
The type of carbohydrate matters.
Fiber matters.
Portion size matters.
The protein, fat, and vegetables eaten with that carbohydrate can also influence the overall meal and the speed at which glucose rises.
A large sweetened soda behaves very differently from beans, vegetables, or steel-cut oats.
The U.S. plate method can be a useful starting point.
Roughly half of the plate can be filled with non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, peppers, green beans, or salad.
About one-quarter can contain a protein source such as fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, lean beef, or beans.
The remaining quarter can contain a carbohydrate food such as brown rice, potatoes, corn, whole-grain pasta, or another grain.
This does not mean the plate must look exactly this way at every meal.
It is simply an easy visual tool.
Reading U.S. Nutrition Labels Can Make Carb Management Easier
American packaged foods provide a Nutrition Facts label, which can be particularly useful for people with diabetes.
The most important mistake to avoid is looking only at sugar.
Total Carbohydrate is usually more useful for estimating the glucose impact of a food because starches and other carbohydrates can also raise blood glucose.
Serving size matters just as much.
A package may appear to contain 30 grams of carbohydrate, but if the package actually contains two servings and you eat the whole thing, you may be consuming 60 grams.
Added sugars can also be useful to watch, particularly in soda, sweetened coffee drinks, sports drinks, breakfast cereals, desserts, and snack foods.
Liquid sugar is especially easy to consume quickly.
A person may carefully reduce bread at lunch but unknowingly drink a large amount of carbohydrate in a sweetened iced coffee.
That is why diabetes nutrition works better when you look at the entire meal rather than labeling individual foods as “good” or “bad.”
Kori’s Midway Thoughts
The more I look at diabetes advice, the more I notice how often it becomes a list of things people are told not to eat.
That approach may work for a few days, but diabetes is usually managed for years.
So I think the better question is not, “Am I allowed to eat this?”
It is, “How much should I eat, what should I eat with it, and what does my glucose actually do afterward?”
A sustainable routine will usually beat a perfect diet that lasts two weeks.
Exercise Helps Muscles Use Glucose
Skeletal muscle is one of the largest consumers of glucose in the body.
During physical activity, muscles increase glucose uptake to provide energy.
Regular exercise can also improve insulin sensitivity, meaning the body may respond more effectively to insulin.
For many adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the ADA recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, preferably spread across at least three days.
The guidelines also recommend resistance exercise two to three times per week on nonconsecutive days.
Long periods of sitting should ideally be interrupted approximately every 30 minutes.
That does not mean someone who has never exercised needs to start with five intense workouts a week.
Walking after meals can be an excellent starting point.
Even 10 to 20 minutes after dinner can turn exercise into something connected to a daily routine rather than another appointment you need to schedule.
Resistance training also deserves attention.
Muscle is metabolically active tissue.
Exercises such as squats, machine exercises, resistance bands, dumbbells, or body-weight movements can help maintain or increase muscle mass while improving strength and glucose metabolism.
One-Line Tip: A short walk after meals that you actually repeat is usually more useful than one exhausting workout you never want to do again.
Exercise Can Also Cause Hypoglycemia
Exercise is beneficial, but glucose does not always respond in a predictable way.
People who use insulin or medications that increase insulin secretion may develop hypoglycemia during or after exercise.
Long-duration activity can sometimes lower glucose hours later.
This is particularly relevant for people using insulin who exercise in the evening and then experience overnight hypoglycemia.
CGM can make these patterns easier to recognize.
Exercise plans may also need adjustment for people with advanced retinopathy, severe peripheral neuropathy, active foot ulcers, cardiovascular disease, or other serious complications.
The important point is not to avoid exercise.
It is to match the type and intensity of exercise to the individual medical situation.
Diabetes Medication Is Not a Sign of Failure
Many people feel disappointed when they have improved their diet and exercise habits but still need medication.
That reaction is understandable, but it is based on a common misconception.
Type 2 diabetes is progressive in many people.
Insulin resistance may continue, and pancreatic beta-cell function can decline over time.
Medication is therefore not proof that someone “did not try hard enough.”
It is another tool.
Metformin remains widely used.
Other commonly used drug classes include DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, and insulin.
Newer treatment strategies also consider cardiovascular disease, heart failure, kidney disease, obesity, hypoglycemia risk, cost, and treatment preference instead of looking only at A1C reduction.
For example, SGLT2 inhibitors may be particularly useful in certain patients with chronic kidney disease or heart failure.
GLP-1 receptor agonists and related incretin-based therapies may be considered when glucose management and weight reduction are both important.
The best medication for one patient is not automatically the best medication for another.
Blood Glucose Meters and CGMs Serve Different Purposes
A blood glucose meter uses a small blood sample, usually from a fingertip, to measure glucose at that moment.
It remains useful because it is relatively simple, inexpensive compared with some newer technologies, and provides a direct capillary glucose measurement.
CGM measures glucose in interstitial fluid rather than directly in blood.
This means CGM values can lag behind blood glucose when glucose is changing rapidly.
For example, immediately after eating or during intense exercise, a CGM reading may not perfectly match a fingerstick measurement.
This does not make CGM inaccurate or useless.
It simply means the two technologies measure glucose differently.
People using CGM should understand when a confirmatory fingerstick may be appropriate, especially when symptoms do not match the sensor reading or a sensor error is suspected.
Diabetes Complications Can Develop Quietly
One of the most dangerous characteristics of diabetes complications is that they can progress without obvious symptoms.
Your eyesight can feel normal while early diabetic retinopathy is developing.
Your kidneys can be losing function without causing pain.
Your feet may not hurt precisely because neuropathy has reduced sensation.
That is why diabetes screening should not wait for symptoms.
Preventive testing is one of the most important parts of long-term diabetes care.
| Complication | Common Screening | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic retinopathy | Dilated comprehensive eye examination | Can detect retinal damage before major vision loss |
| Diabetic kidney disease | eGFR and UACR | Detects declining filtration and albumin leakage |
| Peripheral neuropathy | Sensory testing and 10-g monofilament | Detects loss of protective sensation |
| Diabetic foot disease | Skin, circulation, deformity and nerve exam | Helps identify ulcer risk |
| Cardiovascular disease | Blood pressure, lipids and risk assessment | Helps reduce heart attack and stroke risk |
Diabetic Retinopathy Can Start Before Your Vision Changes
Diabetic retinopathy affects the small blood vessels in the retina.
Early disease may cause no noticeable vision problem.
As retinopathy progresses, retinal hemorrhage, abnormal blood vessels, macular edema, and other changes can threaten vision.
For adults with type 2 diabetes, the ADA recommends an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination at the time of diagnosis.
This is because type 2 diabetes may have been present for years before it is officially diagnosed.
For adults with type 1 diabetes, the initial comprehensive eye examination is generally recommended within five years after diabetes begins.
If repeated examinations show no retinopathy and glucose indicators remain within goal, the screening interval may sometimes be extended to every one to two years. Existing or progressive retinopathy usually requires more frequent follow-up.
The important lesson is simple.
Do not wait until vision becomes blurry before thinking about diabetic eye disease.
Kidney Disease Is Checked With eGFR and UACR
Diabetic kidney disease can progress silently.
Two measurements are particularly important.
The estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR, estimates how effectively the kidneys are filtering the blood.
The urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, or UACR, checks whether an abnormal amount of albumin is leaking into the urine.
These tests provide different information.
Someone can have albuminuria while their eGFR is still relatively preserved.
That is why both tests matter.
The ADA recommends assessing UACR and eGFR at least annually in all people with type 2 diabetes and in people who have had type 1 diabetes for five years or longer.
People who already have chronic kidney disease may need testing one to four times per year depending on severity.
The CDC notes that chronic kidney disease often develops slowly and with few symptoms, which makes routine blood and urine testing especially important.
Diabetic Neuropathy Can Make a Painless Foot Injury Dangerous
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can cause burning, tingling, electric-like pain, numbness, or loss of sensation.
Sometimes people assume that severe diabetic neuropathy must hurt.
That is not always true.
Loss of sensation can actually be more dangerous in certain situations.
Imagine developing a blister from a new pair of shoes.
Someone with normal sensation quickly notices that the shoe hurts and removes it.
A person with loss of protective sensation may continue walking on the blister for hours.
A small wound can become an ulcer.
Poor circulation may slow healing.
Infection can develop.
In severe cases, amputation may eventually become necessary.
The ADA recommends assessment for peripheral neuropathy beginning at the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and five years after type 1 diabetes diagnosis, with at least annual assessment thereafter.
A comprehensive foot evaluation should also be performed at least once a year, including skin inspection, neurological assessment, and vascular evaluation.
The CDC also recommends checking your feet daily so cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, or other changes can be caught early.
Heart Attack and Stroke Are Also Major Diabetes Complications
Diabetes is not only a microvascular disease.
It also accelerates atherosclerosis.
That means long-term diabetes care needs to address cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, smoking, obesity, kidney disease, and physical inactivity.
This is why your diabetes appointment may involve conversations about statins or blood pressure medications even when your main concern is glucose.
Treating cholesterol or hypertension does not mean your diabetes has suddenly become worse.
It means your health care team is trying to protect the organs most likely to be damaged over time.
The heart, brain, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, and nerves are connected through many of the same risk factors.
Managing them together makes more sense than treating each complication only after it appears.
Low Blood Sugar Can Be Just as Important as High Blood Sugar
When people think about diabetes, they usually think about glucose being too high.
But treatment can also push glucose too low.
Hypoglycemia commonly refers to glucose below 70 mg/dL.
Symptoms may include sweating, shaking, rapid heartbeat, intense hunger, dizziness, irritability, confusion, or difficulty concentrating.
Severe hypoglycemia can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness, or the need for assistance from another person.
This is especially important for people using insulin or medications associated with hypoglycemia.
CGM alerts can help some patients identify falling glucose before symptoms become severe.
At the opposite extreme, severe hyperglycemia can lead to emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or HHS.
Vomiting, abdominal pain, severe dehydration, confusion, rapid or deep breathing, or significant changes in consciousness require urgent medical evaluation rather than simply waiting for glucose to fall at home.
A Realistic Diabetes Management Example
Consider a fictional example based on situations commonly seen in primary care.
Mark is a 49-year-old office worker.
His annual physical shows elevated fasting glucose, and follow-up testing confirms type 2 diabetes.
His A1C is above goal.
He also has abdominal obesity, mildly elevated blood pressure, and high LDL cholesterol.
Mark’s first reaction is to eliminate desserts.
He skips breakfast and drinks black coffee.
But lunch is often a large sandwich with chips, and dinner may include a large serving of pasta or takeout.
He does not understand why his glucose remains high.
Eventually, he starts looking at the entire pattern.
He eats a more consistent breakfast.
He reduces oversized carbohydrate portions rather than banning carbohydrates completely.
Vegetables and protein become a larger part of lunch and dinner.
He starts walking for 20 minutes after dinner.
Twice a week, he adds basic resistance training.
His doctor also prescribes appropriate diabetes medication and addresses his blood pressure and cholesterol.
Then another important shift happens.
Instead of checking only his A1C, Mark completes kidney testing, schedules a dilated eye exam, and has his feet and nerve sensation evaluated.
That is what comprehensive diabetes management looks like.
No single habit fixes everything.
The strength comes from several reasonable habits working together.
U.S. Insurance and Support Programs Can Reduce the Burden
Diabetes management can become expensive.
Meters, test strips, lancets, insulin, medications, CGM sensors, pump supplies, appointments, and nutrition counseling all add up.
Coverage varies greatly between commercial insurance plans, Medicaid programs, Medicare, and individual state programs.
For people enrolled in Medicare, several diabetes-related services may be available.
Medicare Part B covers diabetes self-management training for eligible people with diabetes when ordered by a qualified health care professional. Initial coverage may include up to 10 hours of training, followed by additional follow-up training in later years.
Medicare also covers medical nutrition therapy for eligible people with diabetes or kidney disease. For qualifying patients, the service can include nutrition assessment, individualized counseling, and follow-up with a registered dietitian or qualified nutrition professional.
CGM coverage is also available for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
Medicare Part B may cover a CGM and related supplies when a person has diabetes, takes insulin or has a documented history of problematic hypoglycemia, and meets other eligibility and training requirements.
Blood glucose meters and related supplies may also be covered as durable medical equipment when Medicare requirements are met.
Private insurance and Medicaid rules vary.
Before purchasing an expensive CGM, insulin pump, or large supply of sensors, it is worth checking your plan’s formulary, durable medical equipment rules, preferred pharmacy, prior authorization requirements, and in-network suppliers.
Coverage can change.
An old forum post about what insurance covered two years ago may no longer apply to your plan today.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Is More Valuable Than Many People Realize
Diabetes is one of the few conditions where the patient makes dozens of treatment-related decisions every day.
What should I eat?
Should I exercise now?
Why is my glucose falling?
How should I handle a sick day?
What do I do when I travel?
Is this foot blister serious?
When should I call my doctor?
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, often shortened to DSMES, is designed to teach these practical skills.
Education is not simply an optional extra for someone who “does not understand diabetes.”
It is part of diabetes treatment.
A person who understands how food, medications, activity, stress, illness, sleep, and glucose interact is in a much better position to respond when numbers change.
Building a Daily Diabetes Routine Makes Management Easier
Diabetes can feel overwhelming when every task seems separate.
One strategy is to attach diabetes care to routines you already have.
In the morning, medications and glucose checks can be connected to breakfast or brushing your teeth.
During meals, the focus can be on portion size, total carbohydrate, protein, vegetables, and beverages.
After eating, a short walk can become part of the normal routine.
If you use CGM, try to pay attention to recurring patterns over several days rather than reacting emotionally to every single arrow or spike.
At night, checking your feet takes only a minute.
Look at the soles, heels, toes, and spaces between the toes.
Then scheduled medical care handles the larger picture: A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, eye exams, nerve testing, and foot assessments.
Once these tasks become routines, diabetes starts to feel less like a long daily checklist.
What Should You Keep Checking Over the Years?
There is no single screening calendar that is perfect for everyone.
Someone with stable glucose and no complications may need certain tests less frequently than someone with worsening kidney disease, active retinopathy, recurrent hypoglycemia, or rapidly changing treatment.
But the overall structure is worth remembering.
A1C and glucose patterns tell you how glucose management is going.
Blood pressure and cholesterol help estimate cardiovascular risk.
UACR and eGFR help monitor kidney health.
Dilated eye examinations look for retinal disease before vision loss occurs.
Neuropathy and foot examinations help identify people at risk for ulcers and amputations.
CGM can show glucose variability and hypoglycemia that A1C alone may miss.
And medication reviews help determine whether your current treatment still matches your health status and goals.
Diabetes care works best when these pieces are not treated as separate problems.
They are part of one long-term system.
Kori’s Thoughts
Diabetes Management and Complications
A new diabetes diagnosis can make life feel like a collection of numbers.
A1C.
Fasting glucose.
Post-meal glucose.
LDL.
Blood pressure.
eGFR.
UACR.
Time in Range.
At first, it can feel like you need to become a medical professional just to understand your own lab results.
But when you step back, the main idea is much simpler.
Keep glucose as stable as reasonably possible.
Protect yourself from severe hypoglycemia.
Eat in a way you can maintain.
Use your muscles regularly.
Take medications when they are needed.
Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control.
And check the eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, and cardiovascular risk factors before symptoms force you to pay attention.
Diabetes is rarely managed by one perfect meal, one medication, one workout, or one good A1C result.
It is managed by hundreds of ordinary decisions repeated over time.
That may sound less dramatic, but it is also encouraging.
You do not need a perfect day.
You need a system that is good enough to keep working tomorrow.
Medical Information Notice
This article is intended to help readers better understand diabetes and blood glucose management.
It is based on publicly available information from major medical institutions and professional organizations, including Mayo Clinic, the American Diabetes Association, and the Korean Diabetes Association. It explains fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin resistance, diet, exercise, medication, medical devices, complication screening, and prevention in an easy-to-understand way. However, medical information, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines may continue to change over time.
Diagnosis and treatment plans may vary depending on a person’s blood glucose levels, HbA1c results, medical history, family history, body weight, kidney function, and current medications. This article does not replace medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
If a health checkup mentions elevated fasting blood glucose, elevated HbA1c, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, risk of hypoglycemia, reduced kidney function, retinopathy, neuropathy, or cardiovascular disease risk, it is recommended to speak with your healthcare provider and confirm whether follow-up testing or a treatment plan is needed.
Diabetes Management and Complications References
American Diabetes Association, Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diabetes and Diabetes Complications
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diabetes and Foot Health
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies and Services
Medicare, Diabetes Self-Management Training
Medicare, Medical Nutrition Therapy Services
Medicare, Continuous Glucose Monitor Coverage
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Diabetes Information and Complications
This article is for general health education and should not replace individualized medical diagnosis or treatment. Medication changes, insulin adjustments, and treatment targets should be discussed with a qualified health care professional.
FAQ 1. Do People With Diabetes Have to Stop Eating Carbohydrates?
No.
Most people with diabetes do not need to eliminate carbohydrates completely.
Carbohydrate quantity, quality, portion size, fiber content, meal composition, medications, and individual glucose response all matter.
Whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, and other carbohydrate-containing foods can still fit into many diabetes meal plans.
For people using insulin or medications that can cause hypoglycemia, major dietary changes should be coordinated with a health care professional because medication doses may also need adjustment.
FAQ 2. If My A1C Is Below 7%, Am I Safe From Diabetes Complications?
Not necessarily.
An A1C below 7% is an appropriate goal for many adults, but complications are influenced by much more than A1C alone.
Blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, smoking, kidney disease, duration of diabetes, glucose variability, genetics, and other cardiovascular risk factors also matter.
Even when A1C is well controlled, routine kidney tests, eye examinations, foot checks, and cardiovascular risk management remain important.
FAQ 3. Does Everyone With Diabetes Need a CGM?
No.
CGM can be extremely useful, but not every person needs one.
It may be particularly helpful for people using insulin, those with recurrent hypoglycemia, people with large glucose fluctuations, or patients who want detailed information about how meals, exercise, sleep, and medications affect glucose.
Cost, insurance coverage, comfort with technology, treatment type, and personal preference should all be considered.
For eligible Medicare beneficiaries, CGM and related supplies may be covered when Medicare’s clinical and documentation requirements are met.
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