Less pricking and less injections? Wearing a sensor and inhalable insulin lets you do just that. You can easily see if your blood sugar is trending up or down, and on some models, get alerts if your blood sugar goes too high or too low. Inhalable insulin is absorbed into your blood stream through your lungs for quicker delivery and gives you the freedom to eliminate injections.
Routine
The beauty of inhalable insulin is the speed in and speed out.
Costs
I found my control has improved and it has seemed 'easier' to manage my diabetes
Daniel, 42
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Pros
Fewer Finger Pricks
Sensors check your blood sugar every few minutes. You only need to prick your finger one to two times per day to calibrate your sensor, or to verify questionable sensor readings.
Prevention
Prevent lows and highs before they happen. The CGM shows you which direction your blood sugar is headed and how fast. Some brands will alarm during the day or night, to let you know when you have a low or high blood sugar.
Balance Cost and Technology
The CGM makes a big difference in blood sugar control. Injections are the most affordable way to deliver insulin.
Cons
Alerts and Alarms
These can be overwhelming and sometimes unhelpful. You can silence or turn them off if you need a break.
Manual Effort
You still have to give injections throughout the day, and the CGM alone doesn't help you calculate doses based on carbs and blood sugar.