Continuous Glucose Monitors

Are any of you using a CGMS (continuous glucose monitor)?  The two on the market are Dexcom and Minimed.  How is it working out for you?  Is your endo or diabetes doctor supportive?  Would you recommend it to others?

[JDRF Volunteer RL]

Hi, mimsey.  I'm not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes.  My daughter doesn't have a CGMS, but we know of many people who do have one, and they all love it.  Constant and consistent scores and lower a1c's are the norm.  They are expensive, though, and that is usually the biggest prohibitor of people getting one.  Most endos recommend them as well, and the ones that don't should.  The technology is proven, and it works well.

[rphil2]

I use the medtronic CGM and I like it however with some caution.  It will not solve all the problems. You still have to take your BS and sometimes it is a bit of a pain to get started.,  However, my A1C's are down and I would not want to go back.

[badbetacells]

My Minimed rep was trying to get me started on the CGM system even before my insurance would pay for it. It sounds great if it's covered.

That being said, the thought of having another site to wear and worry about changing has me thinking I'm going to run out of comfortable skin space real quick.

Not interested at this point.

[rphil2]

That is not really a concern.  I wear mine on my leg and my pump on abdomen.  So long on its on the same side its fine.

[badbetacells]

Sounds like it could be a little (more) uncomfortable trying to sleep with 2 sites even if they're on the same side. I'm glad it's working for you. I have a hard enough time rotating the single site and trying to sleep and stay active. When they can incorporate both technologies together in one site, I'm in. Until then I'll keep squeezing blood out of my fingers and keep my other fingers crossed for a stem cell breakthrough :)