Diabetes

Continuous glucose monitoring: FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7

Our practice uses continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), including FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7, when appropriate. A small wearable sensor estimates glucose in the fluid beneath the skin and sends readings to a compatible phone or reader/receiver.

CGM provides a view of glucose patterns throughout the day and night. It can help reveal after-meal rises, overnight changes, and episodes of low glucose that occasional finger-stick checks may miss.

We can review your glucose reports during follow-up to guide treatment decisions. Device choice depends on clinical needs, compatibility, availability, and insurance coverage. Sharing CGM data does not mean that the office monitors it continuously or provides emergency alerts.

Using CGM safely

Keep a blood glucose meter available. If sensor readings do not match how you feel, or the device instructs you to check, use a finger-stick measurement and follow your care plan and the manufacturer’s instructions. CGM measures glucose; it does not deliver insulin by itself.

Follow your agreed insulin plan rather than making unplanned dose changes in response to individual readings. Review alert settings and what to do for low or high glucose with your care team.

Support for insulin treatment

Insulin needs can change with meals, activity, illness, and other medicines. Visits can include review of dosing, injection technique, glucose patterns, and episodes of low blood sugar. If care becomes more complex, endocrinology involvement may be appropriate.

Ask for a clear plan for sick days and low glucose, including whether a rescue glucagon prescription is appropriate. Tell us about repeated lows or difficulty using or affording medicines and supplies.

Care beyond the glucose number

• Personalized goals: Review A1c and glucose patterns, with attention to avoiding low blood sugar.
• Medication review: Consider effectiveness, side effects, kidney health, cardiovascular risk, and cost.
• Complication prevention: Keep up with kidney blood and urine testing, eye examinations, and foot care as recommended.
• Heart health: Address blood pressure, cholesterol, and tobacco use.
• Daily habits: Build practical nutrition and activity goals, with diabetes education or nutrition referral when helpful.

Prepare for your diabetes visit

Bring your medication and insulin doses, CGM reader or phone, glucose records, and recent lab results. Note any low-glucose episodes and questions about meals, activity, or device use. Ask our team how to make your CGM reports available for review.

Schedule a diabetes follow-up

Discuss type 2 diabetes, insulin management, and whether FreeStyle Libre 3 or Dexcom G7 fits your care at Ahad MD PC in Troy.