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What Would Cause The CGM To Give False Low Readings? My Endocrinologist Told Me To Do A Fingerstick When This Happens

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North Quincy, MA
April 5
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A myT1Dteam Member

It can be a compression low, especially when sleeping or leaning on the sensor.

April 5
A myT1Dteam Member

I've never had luck with continuous glucose meters, I've tried the libre and dexcom. Im waiting to hear back from my insurance about Eversense, the implant that's put in every 6 months. It's suppose to be more accurate

April 12
A myT1Dteam Member

CGMs are just devices and they are not 100% accurate. Some of that is due to clogging of blood entry point for the reading. If you question your level shown by the CGM, best to due a finger trick test. Last May my CGM was very far off and I was low. Lucky I tested and now I always test if any doubt.

April 12
A myT1Dteam Member

Compression lows are the most common reason.

April 8
A myT1Dteam Member

Sometimes pressure on them. Like if your sleeping on it, has caused this for me.

April 8

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