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CGM to Manage Gestational Diabetes
CGM to Manage Gestational DiabetesNow, a Health Minute.Continuous Glucose Monitoring, also called CGM, tracks your blood sugar day and night.When you have Gestational Diabetes, continuously monitoring your blood glucose can help you better controlyour glucose levels for the health of you and your baby.CGM has two parts: a sensor placed into your skin, usually on your belly or arm and a monitor that reads yourblood sugar.Most CGM takes readings every five minutes, all day and night.Some can directly link to your smartphone so you can easily see your levels and make changes if needed.Find a CGM to monitor your blood glucose levels for your health and your baby’s at cbdce.org/locate.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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Watch this video to learn why monitoring your blood glucose and ketone levels at home and keeping regular healthcare visits are important when you have gestational diabetes.
Watch this video for a demonstration of how to test your blood glucose levels at home.
Watch this video to learn the steps for injecting insulin using an insulin pen and the recommended areas of your body to inject. Also, learn how to properly dispose of your used needle.
Watch this video to learn how to safely choose an injection site to take insulin when you have gestational diabetes.
