We’ve been using the freestyle libre system since my dog was first diagnosed with diabetes,, with few issues. That means that if you’re trying for continuous coverage, you’d put a new Libre on a few hours to a day before the old one stops working, let the new Libre slowly acclimate / calibrate, and then activate the new one and switch over.) So once you have the attachment worked out, you’ll get the most valid data if you wait and activate a few hours after placing the Libre. (Tip: the first few hours the sensor is under the skin may not yield accurate data, but the count-down only begins when you activate. We tried one type of adhesive bandage but it didn’t stick to our cat’s fur. The tissue glue really helps, as does a feline t-shirt or such to cover it. The first couple of sensors loosened within the first day and sometimes didn’t give readings, but even 12 hours’ readings out of 24 was incredibly helpful. So much data, and so easy to upload by phone and share with the vet! I think that without this, it would have taken much longer and required way more trips to the vet and paw-pricks to find the correct insulin dose. We love the Freestyle Libre on our newly-diagnosed diabetic Siberian cat. Just one patient of ours showed a clear discrepancy between CGMS data and glucometer readings after a few days of initially believable data. We’ve now used this in a few dogs and our experience is that it’s reasonably-priced, easy to apply, easy to extract data and, on the whole, reliable in the euglycaemic to hyperglycaemic range. ‘Conclusion and clinical importance: The FGMS is easy to use and is accurate for IG glucose measurement in diabetic dogs.’ 2016 Jul-Aug 30(4): 983–988.Īccuracy of a Flash Glucose Monitoring System in Diabetic Dogs Its use in dogs is supported by at least preliminary reports: The Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS). Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-There is large day-to-day variation in parameters of serial blood glucose concentration curves in diabetic dogs.’īut now, not before time, we have a reasonable alternative. Rand, BVSc, DVSc, DACVIMīottom line: ‘In this subset of 20 paired curves, an opposite recommendation for dosage adjustment was made on 40% of occasions. 2014 ACVIM AbstractĮvaluation of day-to-day variability of serial blood glucose concentration curves in diabetic dogs For example:įRUCTOSAMINE LEVELS DO NOT AGREE WITH CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION REGARDING DIABETIC COMPENSATION IN DIABETIC DOGS UNDER TREATMENT. The limitations of glucose curves and fructosamine assays in managing diabetic pets are well established. Your options on the Discovery CGM Benefit: There are 3 options for CGM in South Africa, here they are.Our experience with the Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system in diabetic dogs We did it! How to claim the Discovery CGM Benefit: A step-by-step guide to how to claim the CGM Benefit from Discovery. What is a CGM? We unpack the difference between CGM and Flash Glucose Monitoring so you know what to choose. Jaco also sent a link to his Type 1 Diabetes Survival Kit, which is very helpful! What to read next? I have a blog where I post CGM related stuff once in a while: – Jaco My first sensor lasted 30 days, which makes them more affordable. The G4 sensor is suppose to be used for only 7 days, but many people get 3-4 weeks out of them. Yes, the sad part is that they are expensive, but some people might be able to afford them. I experienced the FreeStyle Libre (which is more of a flash glucose monitor than a CGM) and I’ve used the Dexcom G4 now. This feature is very handy for keeping track of Type 1 diabetic children.
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