Many people have a blood sugar imbalance and don't even realize it. If you're getting fungal infections or struggle with infertility your blood sugar may be either too high or too low. Other signs include putting on belly fat and craving sweets, so have your blood sugar checked by your doctor. He may recommend that you check your blood sugar daily. If so, here are some of the top technological ways to keep track of your blood sugar.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
A continuous glucose monitor, also known as CGM, is a sensor that is inserted just under your skin that measures your glucose every 15 minutes all day and all night. It looks like a small disk attached to a person's arm and allows patients to read their glucose levels either on their smartphones or on a CGM receiver. With the instant information you get with a CGM, you can learn how different foods impact your blood sugar levels. You can also find the best exercise to make your blood sugar drop if it's too high and the best foods to increase low blood sugar levels. Also, you can easily tell if your blood sugar is starting to get low and remedy it before it becomes a problem.
One of the downsides of a CGM is that it isn't always as accurate as a manual blood sugar test. You also need to listen to your body and don't simply rely on your CGM. The monitor is attached to your body at all times, feeling like a needle that's constantly under your skin. It can get in the way and be accidentally torn off.
Smart Insulin Pen
With a smart insulin pen, you can inject insulin and the system keeps track of your dosage. it also sends you reminders and reports as well as alerts when there is an issue. These handy pens will tell you how much insulin to inject and when to inject it. it will also monitor the quality of the insulin you're taking. This is helpful for those who have trouble calculating the right dosage. It keeps you from taking too much at one time and becoming hypoglycemic. It's also less expensive than an insulin pump.
Insulin Pump
An insulin pump is a small device between the size of a pager and a cell phone that you keep with you at all times. A tube runs from the pump to underneath your skin. The pump, which you usually wear on a belt, holds a reservoir of insulin that goes into your body at regular intervals, making it easy to take your insulin at set times throughout the day and night. The pump itself can last for years, but the tubing and insulin reservoir must be changed on a regular basis. With an insulin pump, you won't have to inject insulin several times a day, avoiding those painful needles. You'll have improved blood glucose levels and face less of a risk of severe hypoglycemia. You can exercise with an insulin pump without having to worry about your blood sugar dropping too rapidly.
Diabetes can be a serious illness with disastrous consequences if it's not kept in control. Thanks to modern technology, however, maintaining your blood sugar is easier than ever.
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