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:
What Am I Doing?
Observing
- Tune in to your body and listen to the signals your body is giving you.
- Journal your journey.
Learning
- Continue the dietary strategies of low-carb and time restricted eating
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.
Dec. 22 2022