Confused about which CGM is right for you? Amber (RD/LD, CDCES) and Richie compare the three major continuous glucose monitors in the U.S.: Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus, and the Eversense 365 implant.
Topics: accuracy (MARD), warmup times, calibration mistakes, why "compression lows" aren't real lows, insurance vs. OTC pricing, and 5 questions to ask before panicking over a number. Plus: why the CGM isn't your judge — it's a tool, not a grade.
You'll learn:
✅ Key differences between all 3 CGMs
✅ Why day-one readings are less reliable
✅ What causes false overnight lows
✅ Why cutting carbs can backfire on your graph
✅ How a post-meal walk shows up on your data
Part two of our three part diabetes tech series. Next up: Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Your CGM Isn't Your Judge
00:40 Intro to CGMs
01:19 Dexcom G7: 10 vs 15-Day Sensors
05:01 Calibration Mistakes
07:39 Predictive Glucose Alerts
11:45 Libre 3 Plus: Accuracy & Warmup
13:53 What MARD Means
16:23 Compression Lows Explained
17:13 Eversense 365 Overview
20:07 Eversense Risks & Best Candidates
23:57 Sensor Failure Rates
26:05 Daily Charging Routine
30:00 OTC CGM Costs & Options: Stelo and Lingo
33:52 Reading Your Glucose Data
36:44 Why Avoiding Carbs Backfires
40:24 5 Questions Before You Panic
45:37 What "Time in Range" Really Means
51:52 How CGMs Can Lower A1C
56:16 Next Up: Automated Insulin Delivery
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