Correct. During a low blood sugar event, a finger stick (blood glucose meter) provides a more accurate snapshot of your current blood sugar level than a CGM. A finger stick directly measures glucose in the blood, offering an immediate and precise reading

CGMs measure glucose in interstitial fluid (the fluid that surrounds the outside of your blood vessels), which tends to lag behind actual blood glucose levels. This time delay is particularly significant during rapid fluctuations of a hypoglycemia event.

While CGM’s strength lies in identifying trends and alerting you to potential issues, the finger stick’s power is in providing accurate, real-time data.