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Old Sep 27, 2023, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by NatalieJastrow View Post
I would also suggest asking your doctor about a continuous glucose monitor. I would love to get one but don't qualify because I don't have diabetes. But friend that had them were shocked to find out certain food that they thought were fine... made the glucose spike like crazy. It was a real eye opener and helped them get their numbers down.
I think Medicare won't cover a CGM for prediabetes. Only for diabetes.
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