Choosing the Right Diabetes Technology for You

Choosing the Right Diabetes Technology for You

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Publish Date: 2026-02-09 11:11:00

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Decisions, decisions

Deciding which diabetes device to use should start with a talk with your health care team and loved ones. Beyond that, lifestyle choices might come into play. Do you not want to carry insulin shots with you all the time? A pump might be the way to go. Or conversely, do you struggle with technology and don’t have someone at the ready to help? Maybe a CGM isn’t the choice for you, and you use the old finger-prick method.

“Make sure you’re not afraid to ask questions of your health care providers. That’s what we’re here for: to help,” Adcock says.

Daily maintenance

Regardless of what you choose, it’s important to keep the devices working properly. If, for example, your CGM stops working unbeknownst to you, your blood sugar could spike or drop, and you could wind up in the hospital. So talk to your health care provider about a backup plan if your primary device fails.

“Make sure you’re using your device correctly and as ordered by your physician,” Adcock implores. “These devices will give you messages like ‘It’s time to change your pump site’ or ‘It’s time to change your CGM site.’ Make sure you’re not ignoring and avoiding those.

“A really neat feature of CGMs is that since they use Bluetooth, you can have a support person also connected. They can review your numbers in real time but not be in the same area,” Adcock adds.

Learn more

Read more about preventing and treating diabetes on the OSF HealthCare website.

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