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Insulin: The Key to Controlling Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month. Join Shield HealthCare and the American Diabetes Association in raising awareness today!

Paige Oyaga

How Insulin Pump Technology is Transforming Diabetes Care

People with diabetes can now connect their Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) with insulin pumps. This means insulin dosage can be an automated process. Making managing diabetes easier than ever!

Paige Oyaga

CGM Accuracy: The difference between BGM and CGM

Learn why Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) readings are sometimes different and how accurate CGM is.

Paige Oyaga
3 Steps to Getting Started with Dexcom G7

4 Steps to Getting Started with Dexcom G7

The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system offers a better way to help you gain greater control of your diabetes.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

Diabetes Awareness Month: Shining a Spotlight on a Global Epidemic

Diabetes Awareness Month is not just about acknowledging the existence of the disease, but also about understanding its various forms and complications.

Paige Oyaga
how to use the dexcom follow app

How to Use the Dexcom Follow App

For individuals managing diabetes, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems offer a life-changing, state-of-the-art technological tool to help track glucose.

Oscar Orozco
video snapshot of woman applying a CGM sensor to her arm. learn more about the four key benefits of CGM for Medicare patients with diabetes

What is CGM? Four Key Benefits of CGM

Continuous Glucose Monitoring, or "CGM", is a tool that helps individuals with diabetes to track their glucose* levels continuously throught the day and night.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Find Your Optimal Eating Plan

With so much information available regarding diets on the internet, in books, on TV, and with many “quick fixes” plans, it can be very confusing and often contradictory. The introduction of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) has provided the ability to personalize your lifestyle and food choices by having real-time actionable information.

Kristin Sessums

Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes – Self Assessment

Download our type 2 diabetes risk self assessment

Paige Oyaga
Medicare expands CGM access 2023

Two Major Updates for People with Diabetes

Medicare Expands CGM Access and Shield Launches Dexcom G7.

Oscar Orozco
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