Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems for Diabetes

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What is continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)?

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices help you manage Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes with fewer fingerstick tests. A sensor just under your skin measures your glucose levels 24 hours a day. A transmitter sends results to a wearable device or cell phone. It takes time to learn how to use CGM, but it can help you more easily manage your health.

How does a continuous glucose monitor work?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) estimates what your glucose level is every few minutes and keeps track of it over time. A CGM has three parts. First, there is a tiny sensor that can be inserted under your skin, often the skin on your belly or arm, with a sticky patch that helps it stay there. These sensors are called disposable sensors.

What is a flash glucose monitor & continuous glucose monitor?

Flash glucose monitors and continuous glucose monitors let you check your sugar levels without you having to prick your fingers. You wear a small sensor on your body day and night that reads your sugar levels so you can see the information on your mobile, or other device.

What does CGM stand for?

CGM stands for continuous glucose monitor or continuous glucose monitoring. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, one of the first things that your healthcare team will tell you about is monitoring your blood glucose levels. Self-monitoring is one of the cornerstones of careful diabetes care.

How does CGM monitor glucose levels?

CGM monitors your glucose level continuously and sends data to your display device on an ongoing basis. You can set it to alert you when your reading is high or low and you can easily view trends and patterns. With flash glucose monitoring, it is only when you scan your sensor that you can take a reading and see trends.

What Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems Information

1. https://www.dexcom.com/en-gb/uk-dexcom-g6-cgm-system