Sleeping with a CGM: What Happens When You Lie on It, and How to Stop It

September 21, 2026

Quick answer: yes, and here is what to expect Yes, you can sleep with a CGM sensor and patch on, and most nights it ...

How to Tell if Your CGM Patch is Causing a Reaction

September 21, 2026

How to tell what is causing it Check three things: where the redness sits, how quickly it appeared, and whether it it...

Strong enough for school, fun enough for holidays: CGM patch tips for kids

September 21, 2026

What keeps a CGM on a child A CGM stays on a child through three things working together: correct placement for their...

CGM Patches for Tennis | Keep Your Sensor Secure on Court

August 05, 2026

Whether you're playing social doubles, training for competition or competing in tournaments, tennis puts unique deman...

How Long Should a CGM Patch Last? What to Expect

August 05, 2026

How long a patch should last is one of those questions you don't think to ask until you need the answer. Usually that...

Wearing a CGM in Hot Weather: Does Extreme Heat Affect Your Readings, and How to Keep Your Sensor Secure

July 17, 2026

Summer brings beach days, holidays, outdoor exercise and plenty of sunshine. For people living with diabetes, however...

Wearing a CGM as an Elderly Adult: Fragile Skin, Easy Removal, and Help from a Carer

July 17, 2026

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are helping more older adults manage diabetes with greater confidence. Whether you...

Cardio vs Strength Training: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar?

June 18, 2026

If you’re living with diabetes and you move your body, you already know the deal: exercise helps, but it can also fee...

What are Type Strong patches

June 18, 2026

You apply your CGM, it feels secure, and you get on with your day. Then at some point it catches on something. A towe...

CGM Patches for Swimmers and Triathletes: Pool, Saltwater, and Open-Water Wear

June 02, 2026

If you wear a CGM patch when you swim, you have probably climbed out of the pool or come out of the surf and found an...

Which Type Strong Patch Fits Your CGM?

May 26, 2026

Type Strong makes six adhesive patch SKUs plus two accessories, each pre-cut for a specific diabetes device family. D...

This app takes the guesswork out of your meal’s nutritional content

May 12, 2026

CGMs show what your glucose is doing, but not why. SNAQ closes that gap by   using AI photo recognition to log meals ...

Small Frequent Meals vs Intermittent Fasting for Diabetes

April 21, 2026

There is no single best approach to managing blood sugar. See how meal timing strategies affect glucose and how CGM i...

Is Type Strong Better Than Other CGM Patches?

April 16, 2026

Most CGM patches do not fail on day one. They fail quietly a few days in, when edges start lifting, adhesion weakens,...

Is Diabetes Hereditary?

April 15, 2026

Is diabetes hereditary? If diabetes runs in your family, understanding your genetic risk and lifestyle factors is key...

Early signs of type 1 diabetes in kids

April 07, 2026

It often starts with something small. Your child is drinking more water than usual. They are waking up at night to us...

Chlorine vs saltwater: Which damages CGM adhesive more?

April 02, 2026

Swimming should feel freeing, not frustrating. But if you wear a CGM, you have likely stepped out of the pool or ocea...

How to Remove a CGM Patch Without Skin Damage

March 26, 2026

If you wear a continuous glucose monitor, sensor change day can sometimes bring an unexpected problem. Removing the p...

A simple daily diabetes routine that works

March 24, 2026

Living with diabetes can sometimes feel overwhelming. Between monitoring glucose levels, planning meals and staying a...

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?

March 19, 2026

Many people hear the word diabetes and assume it refers to one single condition. In reality, there are several forms...

Best covers for Libre 3 sensors (2026 guide)

March 17, 2026

The best cover for a Libre 3 or Libre 3 Plus For most FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus wearers, a flexible...

CGM placement guide: Where to wear your sensor for accurate readings

March 12, 2026

You can follow every instruction and still feel unsure about your numbers. Sometimes the issue is not your insulin, y...

What is a CGM and how does it work? (Beginner’s guide 2026)

March 10, 2026

If you have just started continuous glucose monitoring, the first thing you notice is the small device attached to yo...

5 tips to self-manage CGM issues without panic

March 03, 2026

CGMs are meant to support you, not make you second-guess yourself. Yet when something goes wrong, panic often arrives...