Continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes

Moe et al discuss continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes. Continuous glucose monitors use subcutaneous sensors and include real-time monitors (RTMs) and flash monitors (FMs). In patients with type 1 diabetes, RTM use is associated with lower rates of severe hypoglycemic events (6%) compared with...

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Published in:Canadian family physician 2023-06, Vol.69 (6), p.406-406
Main Authors: Moe, Samantha S, Kolber, Michael R, Falk, Jamie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood Glucose
Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Disease management
Glucose
Glucose monitoring
Hemoglobin
Humans
Sensors
Tools for Practice
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Summary:Moe et al discuss continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes. Continuous glucose monitors use subcutaneous sensors and include real-time monitors (RTMs) and flash monitors (FMs). In patients with type 1 diabetes, RTM use is associated with lower rates of severe hypoglycemic events (6%) compared with SMBG use (8%), with no reported events in those with type 2 diabetes. Effects on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) may not be clinically meaningful. Compared with SMBG, FMs do not differ regarding rates of severe hypoglycemic events, and effects on HbA1c are inconsistent (type 1) or similar (type 2). Cost may limit use.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258
DOI:10.46747/cfp.6906406