{"id":35998,"date":"2025-10-07T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/2025\/10\/linx-cgm-accurate-and-smart-glucose-monitoring-for-everyday-use\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T18:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T16:27:08","slug":"linx-cgm-accurate-and-smart-glucose-monitoring-for-everyday-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/2025\/10\/linx-cgm-accurate-and-smart-glucose-monitoring-for-everyday-use\/","title":{"rendered":"LinX CGM \u2013 accurate and smart glucose monitoring for everyday use"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35998\" class=\"elementor elementor-35998 elementor-34374\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-07eef6e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"07eef6e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee16212\" data-id=\"ee16212\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e6466a elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"3e6466a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine being able to track your glucose levels continuously, without painful finger pricks, and see how your body responds to food, exercise, or stress. That\u2019s exactly what <strong>LinX CGM<\/strong> offers \u2013 a modern, reliable, and user-friendly continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that helps adults with diabetes take control of their health more accurately than ever before. Plus, you have access to glucose history, trends, and the ability to share with your doctor and family members (up to 20 people).  <\/p><br><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is LinX CGMS?<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/sensors-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm\/linx-cgm-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgmm-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>LinX CGM<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is a continuous glucose monitoring solution that consists of a sensor and a mobile app. The sensor measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid and automatically sends the data to a smartphone. The system provides real-time information, alerts for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and helps adjust treatment in both the short and long term.  <\/p><br><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Key benefits of LinX CGM<\/strong><\/h3><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Real-time data<\/strong> \u2013 automatically updated every minute, without the need to scan the sensor.<\/li><li><strong>Calibration is not mandatory<\/strong> \u2013 factory calibrated, but manual calibration is also possible as needed.<\/li><li><strong>Duration of use up to 15 days<\/strong> with one sensor.<\/li><li><strong>Discreet design<\/strong> \u2013 only 22 mm diameter, 4.2 mm thickness, 2.2 g weight.<\/li><li><strong>Waterproof (IP68)<\/strong> \u2013 safe for showering or swimming up to 1.5 m deep for up to 30 minutes.<\/li><li><strong>Low daily costs<\/strong> \u2013 optimized lifetime ensures cost-effectiveness.<\/li><li><strong>Automatic alerts<\/strong> on critical levels and trends.<\/li><li><strong>Transparent mobile app<\/strong> \u2013 clear glucose history, trends, the ability to share data with a doctor and other connected persons.<\/li><\/ul><br><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The importance of continuous glucose monitoring<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional indicators only reflect average glucose levels, but do not show diurnal fluctuations. These are the ones that often cause episodes of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and late complications.<br> Continuous monitoring allows you to see trends, anticipate changes and react in a timely manner. Moreover, since the measurements are automatic, everyday life becomes easier and more convenient. This gives you the opportunity to make adjustments in your daily life to improve your quality of life.   <\/p><br><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How the LinX CGM System Works<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CGM system consists of two parts \u2013 a sensor and a smart device. The sensor measures glucose levels in the intercellular fluid and sends the data to an app, which allows you to see your levels \u201chere and now\u201d. <br>LinX CGM data is updated automatically, which transmits information without any user intervention. This means that the user does not have to remember to take measurements, which significantly improves the rhythm of daily life. <\/p><br><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Data that helps control diabetes<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The continuous glucose monitoring system allows you to calculate several important indicators:<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Time in Range (TIR)<\/strong> \u200b\u200b\u2013 time spent in the target range (e.g. 3.9\u201310 mmol\/L).<\/li><li><strong>Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia time<\/strong> \u2013 how long glucose levels have been too low or too high.<\/li><li><strong>Average glucose levels<\/strong> and <strong>glucose variability<\/strong> , which reflect fluctuations and risks.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This data helps both doctors and patients better tailor therapy, improve quality of life, and reduce the risk of complications.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring is no longer a technology of the future \u2013 it is a solution of today that can significantly facilitate the daily life of a diabetic patient and improve disease control. Although these devices are not yet reimbursed for adults in Latvia, the accuracy, convenience, and safety they provide prove that the investment is worth it. <\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know that sensor calibration should not be performed 30-45 minutes after eating, as glucose levels in the intercellular fluid rise more slowly than in the blood.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-188e25f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"188e25f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea5fe0c\" data-id=\"ea5fe0c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b52eb elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"28b52eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-gift\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">  Great news from RAL for every LinX sensor buyer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b466ba7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b466ba7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c35292\" data-id=\"5c35292\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1634b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"d1634b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>In October, we will also include a special sticker with every LinX sensor ordered.<\/strong>  These stickers are special \u2013 only the edges are sticky, but the middle is non-sticky. This means you can feel safer because when you remove the sticker, there is no risk of accidentally pulling out the sensor itself. <\/p><p>The additional patch is not mandatory, however, if you want extra security in your daily activities or just peace of mind, this sticker will now be available in the kit.<\/p><p>The LinX sensor itself is small, convenient, and durable.<\/p><p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/shop\/diabetic-patients\/sensors-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm\/linx-cgm-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgmm-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>LinX CGMS<\/u><\/a> , glucose monitoring becomes accurate, convenient, and smart.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LinX CGM is a continuous glucose monitoring solution consisting of a sensor and a mobile app.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1141,"featured_media":34386,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1741],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1141"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35998"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35998\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36440,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35998\/revisions\/36440"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ral.lv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}