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Alert: Product and Recall NoticesThe Facts About Low Blood Sugar
It’s no shock that hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is often the number one concern for people managing type 1 diabetes, and even type 2 diabetes. We all know that hypoglycemia can be extremely dangerous, and catching and treating these lows is challenging. But have you ever thought about what impact lows may be having on your quality of life? Check out this infographic for some stats that might surprise you.
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LOOP Blog Editorial TeamAt Medtronic Diabetes our vision is to transform diabetes care together for greater freedom and better health. Each word in that statement is important – including the one “together”. We’re a group of passionate people working hard to make a big positive impact on the lives of those with diabetes. But we can’t do it alone. Collaboration is key. With healthcare providers, academic institutions, non-profits and other companies. And, most importantly, with you – the people who live with diabetes every day.
I have T2 and will have 2 to 3 lowes a week and medacare will not support a gcm and I know that will help so we need to get medacare to support all the new devices so we can have better health care it will cost medacare more to care for you in the long run with hospital care.
Hi Thomas, I’m sorry to hear this. To learn more about how you can advocate for Medicare coverage of CGM read our CGM Medicare Access Next Steps blog here – http://bit.ly/1PJ3AM3. Medtronic also offers payment plans and financial assistance for those who qualify. If you’d like to be connected with a member of my team to discuss your options please let me know.
There is experiencing a low (bg between 60 and 90) and then there is experiencing a LOW (in the 30-40 range). Both very different. I have lived through some very dangerous low sugar numbers (T1 for 44 years) – most of mine happen during the night. I remember one time being as close to unconscious as possible. I was delirious. My husband was crazy concerned but calm. It was very scary for him (and me, afterwards as he explained my actions).
I have been using the Enlite sensor for over 2 years now and the Threshold Suspend feature has saved me from ever experiencing such a low again. I go into TSuspend maybe 1 time a week – still trying to pinpoint the reasons why I go low. Could just be life with diabetes.
My CDE, whom I visit regularly, runs his Carelink reports (that we all have access to now – YAY) says that I should not have more than 10% of my bg numbers registering in the “low” range. When I first started seeing him, I was running about 35% lows .. Then I stabilized to an 11% number. Been stressed with LIFE and think now I am around the 16% range.
Life with diabetes! I continue to challenge myself!
Thanks for sharing this info graphic … Would be nice if this could be shared with our state & federal representatives to change Medicares refusal to cover the cost of CGM’s!! How silly not to encourage preventive medicine.
It’s our pleasure, Darryl. Please know that Medtronic is actively working with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ultimately establish coverage consistent with other healthcare insurance companies in the US. Our goal is to ensure consistent access for CGM and insulin pump therapy for all who can benefit. The first step is to work with CMS to assign CGM to a benefit category. We are excited to work this through with industry partners and will keep you updated. You can read this blog post for more information http://bit.ly/1LvQHlG.