Dexcom (CGM) for Helena
Helena has the opportunity to recieve a device called a Dexcom. Dexcom is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). A CGM will test Helena's Blood Glucose levels every 5 minutes, which will allow us to read trends, plan ahead and manage her diabetes better, together. Even a slight increase in better management could mean more years of a healthy life for our little girl without complications from diabetes. Along with better management, there will be a built in hypo alarm (low blood sugar) and less finger pokes on her 6 year old fingers! Our ultimate goal is to provide Helena with more freedom and a better quality of life to ultimately let her be the fun-loving girl she was born to be without being weighed down completely by the responsibility that comes with having Type 1 Diabetes. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and, if you choose, your support! Here are some great link rescources:
http://www.jdrf.org/about/fact-sheets/type-1-diabetes-facts/
https://www.dexcom.com/continuous-glucose-monitoring
http://www.jdrf.org/about/fact-sheets/type-1-diabetes-facts/
https://www.dexcom.com/continuous-glucose-monitoring
Organizer
Kasey Evonne Nemetz
Organizer
Sparta, MI