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    Please explain the indications of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)!

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      Arya veer last edited by

      Hello, nowadays there is a trend of using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device for diabetic patients. Please explain the indications of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Is it really effective or just a marketing gimmick?

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        Debayan @Arya veer last edited by

        @arya-veer Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is an essential tool for modern diabetes therapy. Randomized controlled studies have provided evidence that hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) results can be improved in patients with type 1 diabetes with elevated baseline HbA1c when using CGM frequently enough and that the frequency and duration of hypoglycemic events can be reduced in patients with satisfactory baseline HbA1c. The CGM group within the Working Group Diabetes Technology (AGDT) of the German Diabetes Association (DDG) has defined evidence-based indications for the practical use of CGM in this consensus statement related to hypoglycemia (frequent, severe, or nocturnal) or hypoglycemia unawareness, insufficient metabolic control despite use of all possible therapeutic options and patient compliance, pregnancy associated with inadequate blood glucose results, and the need for more than 10 blood glucose measurements per day. Contraindications and defined preconditions for the successful use of CGM should be considered.

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