Managing diabetes has become simpler and more precise. Instead of frequent fingersticks, today’s care relies on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
At Sol Endocrinology in Dallas, TX, Dr. Roe uses Dexcom and Abbott FreeStyle Libre systems to help you stay on top of your health, understand your patterns, and make confident decisions. It allows you to track your glucose in real time and interpret your results taking into consideration your meals, stress, sleep patterns, travel, or medication changes.
We bring you caring guidance, clearer insights, fewer fingersticks, and a plan that fits your life.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring gives a complete view of your glucose patterns—day and night—so decisions aren’t made based on singular fingerstick readings which are only one snapshot in time. Our practice primarily uses Dexcom and Abbott FreeStyle Libre for people with irregular blood sugar levels, hypoglycemia, or gestational, type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
At your first visit, we will connect your CGM device to our secure clinic portal, allowing your glucose data to be reviewed remotely at follow-up appointments. Dr. Roe interprets each patient’s data in the context of their overall health—considering factors such as recent illness, recent changes, new prescriptions, trips, meal timing shifts, or stress—because those details shape what the trend lines show.
Then you’ll go over patterns with Dr. Roe to decide if medications and lifestyle routines need an adjustment. While confirmatory fingerstick checks may occasionally be required, the current CGM technology no longer requires that patients input conventional fingerstick readings each day.
This offers comfort and convenience, with sufficient accuracy to empower patients to manage their glucose with greater confidence and minimal disruption to daily life.
If you’re wondering whether this technology may be beneficial for you, think about how your days actually run. When schedules, meals, stress, or meds keep shifting, a continuous view makes decisions simpler and safer.
Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: When meals, movement, or doses vary day to day, CGM shows the bigger pattern, so adjustments aren’t based on guesswork. It helps fine-tune timing and avoids over-correcting from a single reading.
Hypoglycemia (including reduced awareness): Lows can sneak up, especially overnight or during exercise. Seeing downward movement early lets you treat sooner and learn what typically triggers dips for you.
Unpredictable Control: If you’re doing “all the right things” but still see swings, CGM separates food effects from medication timing, activity, or missed cues. That clarity leads to simpler, steadier routines.
Recent or Ongoing Medication Changes: Steroids, antibiotics, and diabetes medication changes can nudge numbers abruptly. Continuous data shows the impact within hours to days, so your plan can be adjusted promptly.
Travel & Shift Work: Time zones, red-eyes, and overnight schedules scramble meals and sleep. CGM helps you navigate those weeks with fewer surprises and clearer decisions.
Evolving Eating Patterns: Late dinners, intermittent fasting, or irregular snacks can be hard to judge with spot checks. Continuous tracking shows how your specific schedule affects mornings, workouts, and bedtime.
Stress, Illness, or Recovery: Infections, surgery, menstrual cycle fluctuations, and high-stress periods can push glucose higher or lower than usual. CGM highlights those temporary changes so short-term tweaks are targeted and temporary.
We work with two proven systems—Dexcom and Abbott FreeStyle Libre—and set them up so your readings reach us reliably. During your first visit to our Dallas, TX clinic, we handle the technical steps and confirm that sharing is working before you leave.
Dexcom sends near-real-time glucose information to your compatible phone or reader. We link your Dexcom account to our practice so reports appear on our side before follow-ups. You’ll learn how to view arrows, alerts, and daily summaries, plus when a quick meter check is the safer call.
Libre sensors continuously collect glucose information and display it in the app or reader. We connect your LibreView account to our clinic portal so your summaries are available for review later. We’ll walk you through alarms, scan habits (if applicable), and give simple wear tips for steady performance.
Between visits, small life shifts can explain big glucose changes. Sharing these updates helps us tailor your plan without guesswork.
Illness or Infection: Even “just a cold” can raise values for a few days.
New Meds or Dose Changes: Especially steroids, decongestants, or antibiotics.
Travel & Schedule Flips: Red-eyes, time zones, or rotating shifts can alter patterns.
Meal Timing Changes: Late dinners, skipped breakfasts, fasting windows, or grazing.
Stress & Sleep: Big deadlines, poor sleep, or extra workouts can nudge trends.
Sensor Issues: Adhesive trouble, site irritation, compression, or sensors coming loose.
With these details, we translate lines on a graph into clear, right-now steps that fit your week.
Modern sensors are designed to guide everyday choices. They show where glucose is headed, not just a single moment. We’ll set expectations for your device so you know when to act, when to wait, and when to double-check.
If your body says one thing and the sensor shows another, verify the CGM measurement with a conventional fingerstick. Signal drop-out and mechanical malfunctions can occur. Blood sugar measurements under 70mg/dL should be treated with rapid acting glucose source, such as juice, hard candy or glucose tablets. If the sensor is consistently unreliable, it may need to be removed and fresh sensor inserted. Check when numbers are moving very fast (up or down). Check if you slept on the sensor, bumped it, or if it looks loose. Also, check when we’re changing your medicine so we have an exact number.
Wearables aren’t perfect. Adhesive can loosen, sites can get irritated, and certain conditions can reduce reliability. We’ll show you placement tips, simple fixes, and when it’s smarter to calibrate or replace the sensor. The aim is steady decision-making, not chasing every blip.
You deserve calm, clear care, not guesswork. We turn your around-the-clock readings into simple steps you can implement directly so you feel steadier, safer, and in control.
You’ll meet with Dr. Roe, a board-certified endocrinologist, who links your numbers to real life– meals, travel, stress, illness, and medicines. She explains what the lines mean in plain words, then makes small, sensible changes you can do. We watch for meaningful shifts, adjust early when needed, and keep the plan matched to your season of life.
A Clearer Picture: See patterns across the full day and night, not just a few spot checks. That view helps you choose wisely at meals, workouts, bedtime, and busy mornings.
Fewer Surprises: Learn to spot early signs of rising or falling glucose. You’ll know what usually triggers a swing for you and how to steady things sooner.
Personalized Adjustments: Expect simple timing or dose changes that fit your routine. We aim for the least complicated fix that still improves control.
Practical Coaching: Get tips for handling a pregnancy, the holiday season, shift work, long meetings and social functions, travel and changing meal times. We keep advice short, specific, and actionable.
Safety You can Trust: Know when to treat symptoms first, when a quick fingerstick is smart, and how to avoid stacking corrections. Clear suggestions lower stress.
Smooth Follow-Through: Your device is linked to our clinic, so reports are ready at follow-ups. We track progress, celebrate wins, and adjust without starting over.
We review shared reports at scheduled visits and touchpoints. For urgent issues—symptoms, very low or high numbers—treat per plan and contact us directly; CGM isn’t an emergency service.
Yes. Bathing and exercise are fine. We’ll show placement, rotation, and adhesive tips so sensors stay secure in water, heat, sweat, and during longer workouts.
Wear time depends on your model. We’ll confirm days of use, set reminders, and teach simple changeovers so you replace on time without gaps in data.
Most current iPhone and Android devices work. We’ll check your phone, update software, enable notifications and Bluetooth, and run a quick sync test before you leave.
If you’re sensitive, we’ll suggest barrier wipes, alternate patches, site rotation, and gentle removal steps. Tell us about allergies or rashes so we can adjust materials early.
Long enough to personalize setup, teach basics, and agree on next steps. Expect clear safety instructions, a simple plan, and a reasonable follow-up timeline.
At Sol Endocrinology, every patient’s care is built on data, understanding, and ongoing collaboration. Continuous Glucose Monitoring is one of the many tools we use to bring accuracy and peace of mind to diabetes management—but it’s thoughtful medical guidance that truly makes the difference.
Dr. Roe combines advanced endocrinology expertise with a personalized approach, helping each patient move beyond day-to-day uncertainty toward steady, sustainable control. Our goal is not just to interpret data but to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in every step of your care. For your convenience, Sol Endocrinology also offers virtual consultations, allowing patients across Dallas, TX, and surrounding states to access expert care from the comfort of home.
Take the next step toward more precise, personalized diabetes care. Connect with Sol Endocrinology in Dallas, TX, to begin a more informed, personalized approach to diabetes management. Call us at 469.648.3636 or schedule an appointment with us today.
