Ep 116 - CGM Chaos? What's Working, What's Not, and Why Your Glucometer Still Matters

In this episode of Type 1 in Midlife, Melissa dives into the highs and lows—literally—of life with a CGM. With 43 years of Type 1 wisdom and nearly a decade of CGM wear, she shares her honest thoughts on the latest devices, what's improved, what's still frustrating, and how to keep your sanity when your sensor decides to ghost you. What you'll hear: Dexcom G7 vs. G6: what's changed and why Melissa's cautiously optimistic Sensor errors, calibration tips, and the "wait 3 hours" message we all dread Pros and cons of other CGMs like Libre 3, Medtronic Guardian, and Eversense Why you still need a glucometer—and Melissa's favorite backup tool New G7 app features: meal and activity logging (and what's still missing) How to actually deal when your CGM is just not giving you reliable data A shoutout to the women handling diabetes tech without access to the latest gear—you're the real MVPs Whether you're tech-savvy or old-school, this episode reminds us that our body always tells the truth—even when the CGM doesn't. 🔗 Links & resources mentioned: PIP Diabetes Supplies (Save 15% on your first order—link in show notes!) https://pippack.hellopip.com/TYPE1INMIDLIFE Previous episode 94 with Amanda Mueller on data-driven decisions https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com/podcast/episode/3b5c48e8/ep-94-pump-crazy-mastering-the-omnipod-5-algorithm-with-amanda-mueller 📲 Don't forget to share your CGM highs and woes over on Instagram @type1inmidlife—what's your go-to backup plan?   Hit the subscribe button and rate and review to help this podcast reach more people. Be sure to share this episode. What to do now: *Join the book pre-launch list for early access, bonuses, and 2026 launch updates. Grab my free guide, HRT and Type 1 Diabetes  Everything I wish I knew in perimenopause. *Follow me IG @Type1.in.midlife stay in the loop on upcoming episodes. DM me with any feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like us to cover.   Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on this Type 1 in Midlife Podcast should be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please always consult your medical professional before changing your diet, insulin dosages or health care plan.