Podcast Episode 15: Mastering CGM - Real Stories and Expert Tips for Seamless Glucose Monitoring
Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Argento, MD
Real-time real talk is intended for healthcare professionals in the US.
In the latest episode of Real Time Real Talk, we engage in a conversation on the progressive strides in diabetes management with our special guest, Dr. Nicholas Argento.
With personal experience spanning over five decades of living with type one diabetes and leveraging his professional expertise in diabetes technology, Dr. Argento details the role that CGM plays in his life from diagnosis in 1968, the evolution of glucose monitoring, from insulin to now integrating CGM with an automated insulin delivery devices and what the future could hold.
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Argento also offers his first-hand experience with the Dexcom G6 device, drawing parallels between CGM and a personal GPS for glucose. He elaborates on the downside of the traditional finger sticks method of monitoring blood glucose levels and champions the CGM as a significant milestone in diabetes management. He also shares actionable strategies for dietary adjustments and lifestyle modification, emphasizing the link between diet, light exercises, and effective blood glucose level management.
This is a fantastic episode with great takeaways, not just for those living with diabetes but also health care professionals.