Here's what we found from the five day trial. Josh only had one overnight low that we would have missed - in the high 60s. Night time lows were one thing CGMS seemed to find the most when people starting wearing them. Josh's low came, not surprisingly, on day when he had lots of exercise.
The most profound thing we learned was food... Read more
Josh wore a version of the Medtronic CGMS Gold and we would not recommend this particular model. The sensor and monitor were attached by a wire and could not be detached. The monitor was big and cumbersome and the sensor was uncomfortable, but Josh stuck with it. I am not above bribery as a motivating tool and this definitely warranted some sort... Read more
Why Try a CGMS & Preparation for CGMS
Our diabetes program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is developing a diabetes technology program that incorporates devices like continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS ) into the overall care of patients. Nurse practitioners or endocrinologists can call in a member of the... Read more
I had the privilege of attending a very special afternoon at Philadelphia’s Wexler Gallery last week. A dozen children ranging in age from 8 to 17 who live with type 1 diabetes and their families joined renowned glass artist, Nicole Chesney to create an original creation for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s... Read more
My son and husband were laughing out loud when they read this short piece in the February 16th Sports Illustrated. Peyton Manning and two other Pro-Bowlers tossed Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler into the pool during the days leading up to the NFL Pro-Bowl in Hawaii. Rookie hazing you might say. I loved Manning's comment, "bad... Read more
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