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Thanksgiving and other holidays that are centered around an abundance of food can be challenging for someone with diabetes. Traditional Thanksgiving foods like mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie are high in calories and carbohydrates. With some careful planning and creativity, a person with diabetes can eat a delicious Thanksgiving meal with their friends and family while keeping their blood sugar under control.   A great way to check your blood sugar if you are diabetic is through continuous glucose monitoring. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a CGM automatically tracks blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see your glucose level anytime and you can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours. Seeing glucose levels in real-time can help you make more informed decisions throughout the day about how to balance your food, physical activity, and medicines.  Diabetes-Friendly

  Interested to learn more about Continuous Glucose Monitoring? Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems track glucose levels throughout the day. CGM users insert a tiny sensor wire just under their skin using an automatic applicator. An adhesive patch holds the CGM sensor housing in place so the sensor can measure glucose readings in interstitial fluid throughout the day and night.    Just as in life, the Continuous Glucose Monitoring arena is full of choices.  The brands have unique features that make them better choices for different people.  Below is a comparison with the pros and cons of some of the CGMs now available.       FreeStyle Libre   Dexcom G6   Medtronic Guardian III Available Online!   Available Online!         --

What is CGM and How Does it Work? Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems track glucose levels throughout the day. CGM users insert a tiny sensor wire just under their skin using an automatic applicator. An adhesive patch holds the CGM sensor housing in place so the sensor can measure glucose readings in interstitial fluid throughout the day and night.    A small, reusable transmitter connects to the sensor wire and sends real-time readings wirelessly to a receiver, so the user can view the information. With some systems, a compatible smart device (cell phone) with the CGM system app can serve as the display device. The receiver or compatible smart device displays current glucose levels, as well as historical trends in levels. Unlike a blood glucose meter (BGM), which provides just a single glucose reading, CGM systems can provide real-time, dynamic glucose information every five minutes — up to 288 readings in a 24-hour period.  Users can gain valuable