See Your Glucose Anytime with SIBIONICS GS1
Monitoring your glucose shouldn't hold you back or damage your fingers. Old meters provide you with one reading at a time and finger pricks every few hours. With the SIBIONICS GS1 continuous glucose monitor, you wear a tiny sensor on your arm and scan it whenever you need a quick update. You receive real-time levels, trend arrows, and alerts without repeated testing. In the rest of this article, we'll show you how GS1 works, why it hurts less, and how it keeps you in your target range all day long.
What Is Traditional Glucose Monitoring?
Traditional glucose testing requires a small meter, test strips, and a lancet device. You put a strip into the meter each time you test, use the lancet to pierce your finger, and place a drop of blood on the strip. The meter shows your glucose level in a few seconds.
Limitations of Traditional Testing:
1.Discomfort and pain: Testing four or six times a day can be exhausting on your fingers.
2.Limited view: You only see each reading as a snapshot. You don't see what happens between tests.
3.Interruptions: You must interrupt what you're doing—work, school, or social activities—to test.
4.Additional costs: You buy strips and lancets every month, and that adds up over time.
How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Works?
Continuous glucose monitoring involves a small sensor you insert just below your skin, usually in the upper back arm. The sensor reads the glucose in fluid between the cells of your body. You then use a reader or smartphone program to scan the sensor and get your immediate glucose level, as well as trend information showing whether your level is going up, down, or level.
Introducing the SIBIONICS GS1 System
The SIBIONICS GS1 is a CGM solution that's easy and pain-free to track. Here's how it's done:
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Apply the Sensor
Remove the backing and stick the round sensor patch to the back of your upper arm. The small sensor rests just beneath your skin and remains on during showers and exercise.
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Pair with a Reader or App
Use the SIBIONICS reader or download the SIBIONICS GS1 app onto your phone. Follow the instruction to pair the sensor.
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Scan for Readings
When you want to check, hold the reader or phone close to the sensor. In a second or so, you will see: your most recent glucose value ，A trend arrow (up, down, or level)， Up to eight hours of history
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Review Stored Data
The app or reader stores about 90 days of readings. You can scroll through your data to see patterns and share reports with your healthcare team.
Benefits of Using SIBIONICS GS1
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More Data, Less Pain
Because the sensor tracks glucose every minute, you have 1,440 readings in a day with no extra finger pricks. You may still perform a few checks with a finger stick to confirm accuracy, but far less than with traditional testing.
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Trend Information
Each scan shows not just a number but whether your glucose is going up, coming down, or staying the same. That keeps you in front of a high or low before it gets risky.
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Alerts and Safety
You can also set up low- and high-glucose alerts on the app. If your level creeps beyond your target, you'll receive a notification—typically 20 to 30 minutes before a problem may occur—so you can take a few moments to eat, rest, or adjust insulin.
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Convenience and Comfort
You can just put on the sensor, and you will not need to take it off during normal daily activities. The sensor stays for up to 14 days. No excuses on testing, no need to wear strips, no need to use lancets.
Observing how your glucose fluctuates from hours to days gives you a better sense of what affects your levels. You might notice some foods cause spikes or exercise causes dips. "Time in range" (TIR) is the amount of time your glucose stays in your target, let's say 70–180 mg/dL. The more your TIR, the less highs and lows, and the less likely to have issues long term.
Who Can Benefit from CGM?
• Busy Schedules
Rapid scans let you check levels without stopping work, class, or errands.
• Young People and Caregivers
Sensors stay in place at playtime, sports, and swimming. Parents can view data remotely if the app allows.
• Needle-Sensitive Users
If finger sticks make you anxious, CGM minimizes the number of sticks you need.
• Shift Workers and Travelers
Changes in sleep and time zones may affect glucose. Trend data helps you make adjustments.
Starting with SIBIONICS GS1
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Check Coverage
Review your insurance policy for CGM coverage. Most policies have partial or full coverage.
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Talk to Your Healthcare Team
Consult your target glucose levels and alarm settings. Ask for training on sensor application and data review.
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Master the App and Reader
Practice scanning, setting alarms, and exporting reports. Familiarity with your system helps you maximize its use.
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Prepare for Sensor Replacement
Every sensor lasts up to 14 days. Set a reminder so that you can put on a fresh one on time.
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Use Your Data
Review weekly or monthly reports to see how food, activity, and stress affect your glucose. Share insights with your doctor to make better treatment decisions.
