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By the Numbers: What to Look for in Phase 5

Phase 5: Crush Your Goals

What Am I Looking For?  

A 90-day average glucose at 140 mg/dL or lower without glucose-lowering medications. This goal corresponds to an A1C of less than 6.5, which is the remission level per the American Diabetes Association (ADA) definition. 

Where Do I Look? 

Instructions for both Dexcom and Freestyle Libre users are below.

Dexcom users:

  • Download the Dexcom Clarity app to your smartphone and log in using your G6 email and password 
  • Select 90 on the top bar to show 90 days of CGM data  
  • Observe average glucose in glucose tile. 

See the graphic below for more guidance:  


Freestyle Libre users: 

  • Open the Freestyle Libre 2 app.  
  • Click the menu icon in the top left and select Average Glucose 
  • Select 90 days on the bottom bar to show 90 days of CGM data.  
  • Observe average glucose below the graph.  

See the graphic below for more guidance:   

Graphic for Freestyle Libre screen showing staying in range for 14 days

What Am I Doing? 

Observing 

Learning 

Actions

  • Use your dietary and behavior change strategies you’ve learned to keep your blood glucose in control.
  • Connect with your Level2 care team through the Level2 app for more ideas to help you stay on track. 
  • Build healthy habits. Watch this video for tips. 
  • Control food cravings.
  • Talk to your physician if you need medications adjusted or reduced.