Why Is My CGM Device Giving Inaccurate Readings and Falling Off Constantly? - #15523
I got a CGM device a few weeks ago because I was so tired of pricking my fingers multiple times a day. I thought it would be a great way to keep track of my blood sugar without the hassle, but honestly, it’s turning out to be more of a headache than a help. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong, if my body just doesn’t work with these things, or if CGM devices just aren’t as reliable as they claim. First off, the readings from my CGM device are all over the place. I’ll check it in the morning, and it’ll say my blood sugar is 90. Then, 10 minutes later, it jumps to 140, even though I haven’t eaten anything. I tested with a regular finger prick, and the CGM device was off by 30 to 50 points, which is insane. How am I supposed to make decisions about my food, insulin, or exercise if I can’t trust the numbers? Sometimes, it even gives me a "low glucose" warning in the middle of the night, which wakes me up in a panic, but when I check with a glucose meter, my sugar is totally fine. Then there’s the issue of the CGM device falling off. It’s supposed to last for 10 to 14 days, but mine barely sticks for a week. I’ve tried putting it on my arm, my stomach, even my thigh, but no matter where I place it, it peels off. I started using medical tape to keep it in place, but that just makes my skin itchy and irritated. The adhesive from the CGM device also leaves red marks that take days to go away. I even switched brands, hoping for a better experience, but the new CGM device has the same issues. Another weird thing—sometimes the sensor just stops working randomly. It'll show a "sensor error" or "no readings available," and I have to restart my phone or the app to get it back. Once, it just refused to give any readings for an entire day, and then suddenly, it started working again as if nothing happened. I really wanted this CGM device to help me understand my sugar levels better and avoid spikes and crashes, but now I feel like I’m more stressed than before. I have no idea if I should trust it or not. Are there any Ayurvedic remedies that could help stabilize my blood sugar naturally so I don’t have to rely on this CGM device so much? Is there anything in Ayurveda that can improve insulin sensitivity so my levels stay more stable throughout the day? And is there any natural way to keep my skin from getting irritated from the adhesive? I’d love to hear from anyone who has used a CGM device and found ways to deal with these problems, especially if you've tried any Ayurvedic approaches for better blood sugar control.
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