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Insulin safety week took place last week with a focus on the safe use of diabetes technology. We had the unique opportunity to learn about insulin management, how it affects users’ daily lives and which tools are in place to support them. PPP had the opportunity to talk with Shay Speakman-Brown, Head of Market Access at Dexcom, and Michael Lawrence, a dedicated Dexcom CGM user and a member of Dexcom’s Warrior programme. Michael, a type 2 diabetes insulin user, shared with us the invaluable benefits of relying on a CGM for his insulin management. Michael used to use a finger prick glucose monitor to check his blood sugar levels two to three times a week, regularly take metformin as well as other drugs, while rigorously managing his diet, exercise, and stress levels, often on his own account. Since switching to CGM, Michael’s life has been profoundly changed: “The CGM makes a huge difference, particularly in the evening after meals. When sleep follows, that’s the most concerning time. But now I have peace of mind and feel a sense of control in that there is an alarm that will sound if glucose levels are irregular. With the CGM I’ve got a much better chance at getting the doses right. The CGM also has an alarm which give some peace of mind and sense of control.” – Michael Lawrence Learn more about the benefits of CGM for individuals with type 2 diabetes insulin users in our latest article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvsz2R9R #ThinkInsulin #InsulinSafetyWeek #CGM #Dexcom #DexcomWarriors