Checking blood sugar is key to diabetes control — but how you monitor matters. Today, patients usually choose between a Glucometer or a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).
🩸 Glucometer (Fingerstick Test)
✔ Affordable & widely covered
✔ Accurate single readings
✔ Easy to carry
❌ Needs finger pricks
❌ No trend or alert data
❌ Easy to forget tests
📈 CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)
✔ Tracks glucose 24/7
✔ Shows trends (up/down)
✔ Sends high & low alerts
✔ Fewer fingersticks
✔ Helps improve A1C
❌ Higher cost without insurance
❌ Sensors replaced every 10–14 days
Quick Comparison
• Glucometer = manual, simple, low-cost
• CGM = automatic, smarter, more insight
Choose a Glucometer if:
✅ You test 1–2 times a day
✅ You want a low-cost option
✅ You don’t mind fingersticks
Choose a CGM if:
✅ You use insulin
✅ Your sugars fluctuate often
✅ You want real-time alerts
✅ You want better A1C control
Many patients feel safer and more confident after switching to a CGM.
Need help deciding? Telehealth care like Doko MD helps with:
✔ Virtual doctor visits
✔ CGM or glucometer prescriptions
✔ Insurance guidance
✔ Ongoing diabetes support
Bottom Line
Both tools work — the right one depends on your lifestyle and goals.
Better monitoring = better control 💙